Independent Liberty
Independent Liberty is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Beverly, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021.
Independent Liberty at a glance
- Expenses (2021)
- $8,356
- -96.5% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Independent Liberty funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Nation Foundation Mission, KS | Charitable Activities | $95,000 |
| American Action Network Washington, DC | Social Wefare | $40,000 |
| With Honor Action Inc Alexandria, VA | Social Welfare | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $8,356 | — | — |
| 2020 | $8,708 | $250,004 | $241,648 | $155,000 | 3 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Independent Liberty is led by Andrew Wierda, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Andrew Wierda
Director & President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Zita
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Vanderploeg
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Gantt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Independent Liberty
What is Independent Liberty?
Independent Liberty is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Beverly, MA.
Where does Independent Liberty operate?
Independent Liberty has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kansas, Virginia.
What is Independent Liberty's EIN?
Independent Liberty's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1207891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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