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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+32.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$121K
+186.7% YoY
Grant Count
11
+120.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+30.3% YoY
About Lady Freethinker
Based on IRS filings
Lady Freethinker is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $121K. Net investment income was $97K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,635,229 | $1,989,521 | $1,534,111 |
| Revenue | $2,222,487 | $1,978,510 | $1,820,183 |
| Expenses | $1,561,376 | $1,547,648 | $1,447,572 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $96,743 | $56,022 | $1,965 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lady Freethinker ($27,741), Chainfree Knoxville ($10,058), Alachua County Coalition for the Ho ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALACHUA COUNTY COALITION FOR THE HO GAINESVILLE, FL | SHELTER-ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| BEACH DOG RESCUE OF COSTA MAYA MEXI RANGELEY, ME | VET CARE-ANIMALS | $8,700 |
| CHAINFREE KNOXVILLE KNOXVILLE, TN | SUPPLIES TO DOGS | $10,058 |
| COMPASSIONATE LIVING SANTA ROSA, CA | VEGAN OUTREACH | $6,000 |
| HAPPY COMPROMISE FARM SANCTUARY WAVERLY, NY | SHELTER-ANIMALS | $8,700 |
| LAW N' PAWS EL PASO, TX | VET CARE-ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| PAWS FOR COMPASSION RED BANK, NJ | VET CARE-ANIMALS | $9,877 |
| RESCATE FENIX ESCONDIDO, CA | VET CARE-ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| REZDAWG RESCUE MORIARTY, NM | VET CARE-ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| ZIGGY'S REFUGE FARM SANCTUARY PROVIDENCE, NC | SHELTER FOR PIGS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NINA JACKEL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $146,834 |
| JENNIFER WEISER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DANETTE NELSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BENJAMIN JACKEL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $5,451 |
| TIM PISARSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARC JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lady Freethinker?
Lady Freethinker is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lady Freethinker?
As of 2024, Lady Freethinker holds $2.6M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $121K in 2024.
Where does Lady Freethinker operate?
Lady Freethinker has awarded grants in California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Maine, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pr, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Lady Freethinker award?
In 2024, Lady Freethinker awarded 11 grants totaling $121K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lady Freethinker's EIN?
Lady Freethinker's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4213802. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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