Rescue- Freedom International
Rescue- Freedom International is a public charity based in Kirkland, Washington. The organization, which does business as Atlas Free and was formerly known as Rescue:Freedom, says it works to accelerate and resource the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation.
Rescue- Freedom International at a glance
In short: Rescue- Freedom International gave $1.4M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,357,716
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +57.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,257
- -50.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,224
- Total assets
- $5,732,057
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rescue- Freedom International
- How to Apply
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The website describes exclusive funding opportunities for Atlas Free Network members.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 77, Kirkland, WA 98083
Phone: (888) 388-1811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rescue- Freedom International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was EverFree ($220K). Together the top 10 received $877K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 94 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest listed recipient-state shares were California (23%), Florida (12%), Washington, D.C. (12%), Colorado (9%), and Washington (6%). The organization’s website also describes a Nairobi, Kenya, funding initiative.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rescue- Freedom International gives
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $1.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EverFree Orange, CA | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $219,679 |
| International Generosity Foundation Clearwater, FL | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $158,800 |
| Justice Ventures International Washington DC, DC | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $102,500 |
| Hosea's Heart Marshall, WI | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $61,500 |
| Starfish Project Goshen, IN | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $60,000 |
| Street Grace Norcross, GA | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $60,000 |
| Hope's Cry International Hammond, LA | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $58,400 |
| Seven Sisters International Breckenridge, CO | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $56,500 |
| Restore NYC New York City, NY | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $50,000 |
| The Well House Odenville, AL | Prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,732,057 | $7,140,976 | $6,393,518 | $1,357,716 | 30 | $83,764 |
| 2024 | $5,197,994 | $7,370,153 | $6,374,565 | $1,726,287 | 19 | $39,898 |
| 2023 | $4,141,086 | $6,660,506 | $6,591,100 | $1,883,583 | 19 | $46,069 |
| 2022 | $3,903,250 | $6,740,936 | $6,911,935 | $1,194,494 | 15 | $56,287 |
| 2021 | $4,282,677 | $6,983,515 | $4,596,726 | $560,000 | 11 | $40,947 |
| 2020 | $1,736,273 | $1,627,095 | $1,556,488 | $15,000 | 1 | $1,209 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to accelerate and resource the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation. Its filing describes a partner network focused on targeted prevention, policy and advocacy, intervention and survivor care, and perpetrator accountability.
The organization’s 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied approaches. For example, EverFree describes its mission as ending exploitation through better data, better care, and stronger collaboration. Starfish Project says it restores hope to exploited women through socially responsible business, including alternative employment and services such as counseling, education, health care, food, and shelter. Seven Sisters International describes providing rehabilitative care, education, job preparation, and legal advocacy to girls who have experienced trafficking and sexual abuse. EPIK Project says it works to disrupt the demand that drives sexual exploitation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 30 itemized grants totaling $1,357,716. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $219,679, with a median of $37,224. The largest awards included EverFree ($219,679), International Generosity Foundation ($158,800), Justice Ventures International ($102,500), Hosea’s Heart ($61,500), Starfish Project ($60,000), and Street Grace ($60,000). The stated purpose for these grants was prevention, research, education, advocacy, rescue and/or restoration services.
The organization’s website describes two funding streams for Atlas Free Network members: Kinetic Funding, which is undesignated support for organizational purposes that combat sex trafficking, and Impact Project Funding, which is designated for a time-limited project with a specific measure of success. Its 2024 filing says it communicates with grant recipients about how funds are to be used and follows up quarterly to verify spending.
The Nairobi Impact Hub Initiative notice described a Summer 2026 funding opportunity for projects in Nairobi, Kenya, with anticipated awards of $50,000–$700,000 over a term of up to three years. Its stated funding commencement was November 2026. The Summer 2026 notice is a past funding cycle as of October 2, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeremy Vallerand as President/CEO; John Richmond as Chief Impact Officer; Callie Tybur as Chief Operating Officer; Hannah Bryeans as Vice President of Finance and Operations; and Daniel Stone as Development Director. It lists Betsy Miller as Board Chair, Rebecca Hixon and Amy Brown as Directors, and Peter McGowan as Treasurer. Derek Green is also listed as a Director.
Rescue- Freedom International is led by Jeremy Vallerand, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 5 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeremy Vallerand
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2021) → $209K (2025)
Betsy Miller
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Stone
Development Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Derek Green
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hixon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Pereboom
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Callie Tybur
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$109K (2021) → $158K (2025)
Hannah Bryeans
Vice President of Finance & Operations
Director of Finance & Operations → Vice President of Finance & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $136K (2025)
John Richmond
Chief Impact Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$168K (2024) → $176K (2025)
Peter McGowan
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Mick Kicklighter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Del Chittim (2020–2022) — Chief Impact Officer
- Former: Nancy Richardson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Martha Paterson (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Messner (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $209K, to Jeremy Vallerand (President/CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rescue- Freedom International
How much does Rescue- Freedom International give each year?
Rescue- Freedom International gave $1.4M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 19 grants.
What is Rescue- Freedom International's typical grant size?
Rescue- Freedom International's median grant in 2025 was $37,224, and its average grant was $45,257, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rescue- Freedom International give grants?
Rescue- Freedom International's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington DC, DC (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Rescue- Freedom International give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Rescue- Freedom International's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Rescue- Freedom International's largest grantees?
Rescue- Freedom International's largest 2025 grantees include EverFree ($219,679), International Generosity Foundation ($158,800) and Justice Ventures International ($102,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rescue- Freedom International?
Rescue- Freedom International reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.1M.
What does Rescue- Freedom International fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to accelerate and resource the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation. Its filing describes a partner network focused on targeted prevention, policy and advocacy, intervention and survivor care, and perpetrator accountability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rescue- Freedom International?
The website describes exclusive funding opportunities for Atlas Free Network members. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rescue- Freedom International's EIN?
Rescue- Freedom International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1773392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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