Six Strings for Freedom
The mission of this organization is to raise money by putting on concerts. All proceeds will go to organizations supporting active duty military, veterans, first responders and cancer research.
Six Strings for Freedom at a glance
- Total assets
- $21,975
- +90.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $182,740
- -11.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $172,313
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Six Strings for Freedom funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Docs Gym Clovis, CA | — | $5,596 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,975 | $182,740 | $172,313 | — | — |
| 2024 | $11,548 | $206,141 | $200,633 | $5,596 | 1 |
| 2023 | $6,040 | $150,029 | $159,936 | — | — |
About Six Strings for Freedom
Based on IRS filings
Six Strings for Freedom is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Clovis, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Six Strings for Freedom is led by Clay K Groefsema, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clay K Groefsema
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Clarke P Groefsema
CFO
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Zac Ellis
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Six Strings for Freedom
How large is Six Strings for Freedom?
Six Strings for Freedom reported $22K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $183K.
What is Six Strings for Freedom?
Six Strings for Freedom is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Clovis, CA. It holds $22K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Six Strings for Freedom operate?
Six Strings for Freedom has awarded grants in California.
What is Six Strings for Freedom's EIN?
Six Strings for Freedom's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1441598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 2, 2026)
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