Stable Road Foundation is a private foundation based in Cheyenne, Wyoming, established in 2017. The organization operates with a hands-on approach to philanthropy, emphasizing direct engagement and tangible community impact rather than passive grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-20.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$439K
-36.9% YoY
Grant Count
16
-48.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+22.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on the motto "feel the impact," reflecting a commitment to rolling up sleeves and delivering real results for real people. The organization focuses on three primary areas:
- Children
- Education
- Environment
The foundation engages with local leaders to understand community needs and partners with organizations both domestically and internationally to empower people to achieve their fullest potential.
Grantmaking
Stable Road Foundation has demonstrated grantmaking activity across multiple focus areas:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds both domestically and internationally. Recent activity indicates support for:
- Hawaii-based initiatives
- California-based programs (including Malibu)
- Local and community-based organizations
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,271,692 | $2,844,521 | $2,419,948 |
| Revenue | $1,174,107 | $861,746 | $183,052 |
| Expenses | $1,153,007 | $911,297 | $240,568 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,117,902 | $877,140 | $236,813 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,164,954 | $577,147 | $178,630 |
| Distributable Amount | $104,401 | $137,936 | $144,974 |
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
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ed Freedman - Founder of Stable Road Foundation (established 2017). Freedman has been recognized as one of Hawaii's Most Admired Leaders by Pacific Business News and has been profiled in media outlets for his philanthropic work and business background.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD FREEDMAN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| KATIE FREEDMAN GOLDSMITH | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| Pablo Rendon | Treasurer/Director | 35 | $210,833 |
| Jason Filardi | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| Ken Leonard | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**January 2025**: Stable Road Foundation's LA Fire Relief Efforts were featured on Good Morning America
**May 2025**: Ed Freedman was profiled in Canvas Rebel's "Inspiring Conversations" series, discussing his path to success and philanthropic motivation
**July 2025**: Ed Freedman named to Pacific Business News' Hawaii's Most Admired Leaders list
Stable Road Foundation\u2019s Ed Freedman Named to Pacific Business News\u2019\**Recent Hawaii Initiative**: The foundation made a donation to Hawaii Land Trust and supported the grand opening of Kaiāulu o Kūku'ia in West Maui
Ed Freedman and Stable Road Foundation Make Donation to Hawai ...**Malibu Scholarship Fund**: Helped launch a scholarship fund in Malibu, California
In Malibu, Ed Freedman and Stable Road Foundation Help Launch Scholarship\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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