Freedomworks Foundation Inc
The mission of Freedomworks Foundation is to educate and empower americans with the principles of individual liberty, small government, and free markets. Education is the animating force that informs the daily activities at Freedomworks Foundation. The organization was founded in 1984 on the campus of george mason university-a center for American free-market economic thought. Since those early days, we have continued to pursue a goal of preserving liberty by education americans about free-markets, limited government, and individual liberty.
Freedomworks Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $919,613
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $877
- -76.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,539,746
- -44.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Freedomworks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $519K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Smalls Legacy Foundation Alexandria, VA | To Further the Organization's Mission. | $33,656 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $919,613 | $2,539,746 | — | — | $877 |
| 2023 | $1,836,076 | $4,607,322 | $4,556,267 | — | — | $3,673 |
| 2022 | $1,663,129 | $7,186,346 | $8,423,843 | $33,656 | 1 | $46,727 |
| 2021 | $3,288,674 | $7,527,754 | $8,604,982 | $200,000 | 1 | $43,674 |
| 2020 | $3,901,615 | $8,379,908 | $6,805,394 | $519,150 | 3 | $863 |
About Freedomworks Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Freedomworks Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Haymarket, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. Net investment income was $877.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Freedomworks Foundation Inc is led by Adam Brandon, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Brandon
President
Board Member & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
26 hrs/week
$281K (2020) → $98K (2024)
Paul Beckner
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Parissa Sedghi Fornwalt
Secretary
Executive Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$165K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Joan Carter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicola Opdycke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Abram
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Albaugh
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Hayden
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Lansing
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: John Tamny (2020–2023) — Director Center for Economic Freedom
- Former: Noah Wall (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Phillip Bell (2021–2023) — Director of External Relations
- Former: Jonathan Eberle (2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Laura Zorc (2023) — Vice President of Program & Executive Director of B.e.s.t.
- Former: Margaret Iuculano (2023) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Matthew Carnovale (2023) — Vice President of Development
- Former: John Stoddard (2020–2022) — Vice President of Marketing
- Former: Parrisa Sedghi Fornwalt (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Savannah Steele (2021–2022) — Senior Controller
- Former: Steve Moore (2021–2022) — Economist
- Former: Casar Ybarra (2022) — Vice President of Policy
- Former: Andrew Smith (2020) — Vice President-Technology & Analysis
- Former: Cleta Mitchell (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Colby Bledsoe (2020) — Director, Education Campaigns & Training
- Former: Jason Pye (2020) — Vice President-Legislative Affairs
- Former: Mary Beth Weiss (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Darland (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert TE Lansing (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $98K, to Adam Brandon (President).
Frequently asked questions about Freedomworks Foundation Inc
What is Freedomworks Foundation Inc?
Freedomworks Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Haymarket, VA.
Where does Freedomworks Foundation Inc operate?
Freedomworks Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia.
What is Freedomworks Foundation Inc's EIN?
Freedomworks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1526916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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