Land of the Free Foundation
The corporation is committed to celebrating the men and women of the armed forces, past, present, and future. The primary purpose of the corporation is to support programs that help unites states armed services personnel and their families.
Land of the Free Foundation at a glance
In short: Land of the Free Foundation gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,360,000
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,360,000
- +234.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,360,000
- Total assets
- $95,836
- -47.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Land of the Free Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Starfish Donations Inc ($1.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 86 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Land of the Free Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $850K (2020) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Starfish Donations Inc Newport Coast, CA | General Support | $1,360,000 |
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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 | $95,836 | $1,572,662 | $1,659,731 | $1,360,000 | 1 | $4,604 |
| 2023 | $182,905 | $1,687,712 | $1,590,756 | $1,220,000 | 3 | $39 |
| 2022 | $85,949 | $1,632,374 | $1,697,904 | $1,344,000 | 35 | $13 |
| 2021 | $151,479 | $1,598,458 | $1,462,050 | $1,178,400 | 25 | $3 |
| 2020 | $15,071 | $907,894 | $945,441 | $850,000 | 22 | $30 |
About Land of the Free Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Land of the Free Foundation is a public charity, based in City of Industry, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Land of the Free Foundation is led by Edward P. Roski Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward P. Roski Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H. Semcken III
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Valley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Land of the Free Foundation
How much does Land of the Free Foundation give each year?
Land of the Free Foundation gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 3 grants.
How large is Land of the Free Foundation?
Land of the Free Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
Where does Land of the Free Foundation operate?
Land of the Free Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington.
What is Land of the Free Foundation's EIN?
Land of the Free Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0710805. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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