Individual Freedom Fund
Individual Freedom Fund was a private foundation based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Its 2023 IRS filing is marked as a final return: the filing states that the trust decided to terminate as of December 31, 2023, and distributed all its cash assets to public charities before that date. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Individual Freedom Fund at a glance
In short: Individual Freedom Fund gave $209K across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $15K), top state Georgia. 50% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $209,209
- +1985.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +100.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $14,944
- +942.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $9,605
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (34% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Individual Freedom Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing identifies the foundation as terminated, so this policy should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 186, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Phone: (770) 963-9270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Individual Freedom Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Answers in Genesis ($34K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grant dollars were reported across recipient states as follows: Georgia, 34%; Florida, 19%; Kentucky, 16%; Michigan, 16%; and California, 7%. The listed recipients also include organizations in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Individual Freedom Fund open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 2013% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $209K (2023). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $209K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Answers in Genesis Petersburg, KY | General Charitable Purposes | $33,500 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Charitable Purposes | $33,500 |
| Rafiki Foundation Eustis, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $31,000 |
| The Haven at Hebron Dacula, GA | General Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Blackaby Ministries International Jonesboro, GA | General Charitable Purposes | $21,500 |
| The Obria Group Inc Santa Ana, CA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,500 |
| Georgia Right to Life Education Trust Fund Norcross, GA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $9,209 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| The Areopaqus Marietta, GA | General Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— indicates that the figure was not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $8,774 | $215,841 | $209,209 | 14 | $212,516 | $5,467 | $9,613 |
| 2022 | $207,067 | $2,301 | $10,321 | $10,034 | 7 | $10,177 | $2,157 | $10,544 |
| 2021 | $215,087 | — | $12,362 | $10,315 | 7 | $11,437 | — | $11,156 |
| 2020 | $227,449 | $6,667 | $12,154 | $9,900 | 7 | — | — | $11,421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Individual Freedom Fund reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the fund itself. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Answers in Genesis says it proclaims the Bible’s authority and relates the relevance of a literal Genesis to the church and world. Blackaby Ministries International says it provides biblical teaching and training in areas including prayer, revival, spiritual leadership, and Christian growth. Georgia Right to Life Education Trust Fund says it educates people in Georgia on pro-life issues.
Other 2023 grantees describe missions involving women’s health services (The Obria Group), conservative public policy (The Heritage Foundation), and government accountability and the rule of law (Judicial Watch). These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the fund.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $209,209. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $33,500, with a median of $9,604. The largest grants included $33,500 each to Answers in Genesis and Hillsdale College, $31,000 to Rafiki Foundation, $30,000 to The Haven at Hebron, and $21,500 to Blackaby Ministries International. Other reported grants included $10,500 to The Obria Group, $10,000 to Georgia Right to Life Education Trust Fund, $9,209 to The Heritage Foundation, $8,000 to Cru, $6,000 to The Areopagus, and $5,000 to Judicial Watch. Stand to Reason is also identified as receiving $4,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Jack O’Kelly Baggett Jr, Judy Otwell Baggett, and Mary Jill Baggett Jackson as trustees.
Individual Freedom Fund's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jack O'Kelly Baggett Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy Otwell Baggett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Jill Baggett Jackson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Individual Freedom Fund
How much does Individual Freedom Fund give each year?
Individual Freedom Fund gave $209K across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 7 grants.
What is Individual Freedom Fund's typical grant size?
Individual Freedom Fund's median grant in 2023 was $9,605, and its average grant was $14,944, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Individual Freedom Fund that year got $13K on average.
Where does Individual Freedom Fund give grants?
Individual Freedom Fund's top state is Georgia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Kentucky (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Norcross, GA (2 grants).
Does Individual Freedom Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Individual Freedom Fund's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Individual Freedom Fund's largest grantees?
Individual Freedom Fund's largest 2023 grantees include Answers in Genesis ($33,500), Hillsdale College ($33,500) and Rafiki Foundation ($31,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Individual Freedom Fund fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the fund itself. Its 2023 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Answers in Genesis says it proclaims the Bible’s authority and relates the relevance of a literal Genesis to the church and world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Individual Freedom Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Individual Freedom Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Individual Freedom Fund reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Individual Freedom Fund's EIN?
Individual Freedom Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2208692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Individual Freedom Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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