THE MINNESOTA FREEDOM FUND PAYS CRIMINAL BAIL AND IMMIGRATION BONDS FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE AFFORD TO AS WE SEEK TO END DISCRIMINATORY, COERCIVE, AND OPPRESSIVE JAILING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.6M
-14.9% YoY
Revenue
$1.2M
+53.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$586K
+42.8% YoY
Expenses
$4.0M
-9.6% YoY
About Minnesota Freedom Fund
Based on IRS filings
Minnesota Freedom Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $586K.
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 | $15,613,130 | $18,349,190 | $22,089,479 |
| Revenue | $1,158,080 | $755,173 | $330,096 |
| Expenses | $4,033,318 | $4,462,915 | $7,039,822 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $585,705 | $410,210 | $42,950 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALENTINA MCKENZIE | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MONCIES FRANCO | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| WILLIE LLOYD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BONNIE HOWERTON | SECRETARY (THRU 12/2024) | 2 | — |
| MALAIKA EBAN | MEMBER (THRU 12/2024) | 2 | — |
| TOSHIRA GALLOWAY | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHANDA SMITH BAKER | INTERIM EXEC. DIR. (THRU 12/2024) | 40 | $125,708 |
| SARAH NOBLE FRANK | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $95,242 |
| JANA KOOREN | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $119,387 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minnesota Freedom Fund?
Minnesota Freedom Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds $15.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Minnesota Freedom Fund?
As of 2024, Minnesota Freedom Fund holds $15.6M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue.
Where does Minnesota Freedom Fund operate?
Minnesota Freedom Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Minnesota.
What is Minnesota Freedom Fund's EIN?
Minnesota Freedom Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1214607. 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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