Institute for Freedoms Inc
The organization seeks to reimagine franklin delano roosevelt's four freedoms in the 21st century, using art as a tool to engage in critical and complex ideas, enabling citizens to have a greater understanding of the American political system, and engender deeper civic participation. Institute for Freedoms works with artists to present new and existing work in the public sphere, including museums, universities,and outdoor environments.
Institute for Freedoms Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,807,371
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,236,962
- -52.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,679,941
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Freedoms Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saloma Acres Blythewood, SC | General Operating Support | $137,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,807,371 | $2,236,962 | $3,679,941 | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,436,227 | $4,696,075 | $3,004,575 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,262,708 | $3,084,128 | $3,687,300 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,464,699 | $1,611,057 | $149,687 | $137,000 | 1 |
About Institute for Freedoms Inc
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Freedoms Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Freedoms Inc is led by Rujeko Hockley, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rujeko Hockley
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Woo
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Pena
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$113K (2022) → $134K (2024)
Angelina Vontore
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamille Bigio
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Eric Gottesman (2021) — President
- Former: Hank Willis Thomas (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Skidmore (2021) — Director
- Former: Sol Guy (2021) — Director
- Former: Tanya Selvaratnam (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $134K, to Claudia Pena (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Freedoms Inc
How large is Institute for Freedoms Inc?
Institute for Freedoms Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Institute for Freedoms Inc?
Institute for Freedoms Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Institute for Freedoms Inc operate?
Institute for Freedoms Inc has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Institute for Freedoms Inc's EIN?
Institute for Freedoms Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2667788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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