The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc
The freedom to help foundations mission is to enrich the communities they serve, empower individual success through education, provide resources for health and wellness, and to support the military and their families.
The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc gave $140K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,142
- +44.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,518
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $108,061
- +71.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medstar Health Organization ($30K). Together the top 8 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $97K (2023) to $140K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar Health Organization Columbia, MD | Wellness Program for Staff | $30,000 |
| Harford County Public Schools Bel Air, MD | Support Employees and Staff | $29,142 |
| Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation Bel Air, MD | Employee Wellness Programs | $20,000 |
| The Society of Italian American Businessmen Bel Air, MD | Support Community Organization | $20,000 |
| Harford Community College Foundation Bel Air, MD | Support Employees and Staff | $13,000 |
| Harford Community Chamber of Commerce Bel Air, MD | Wellness Program for Staff | $12,000 |
| CCBC Essex Foundation Inc Dundalk, MD | Provide Resources for College Student | $10,000 |
| Community Assistance Network Baltimore, MD | Support Community Organization | $6,000 |
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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 | $108,061 | $225,495 | $186,333 | $140,142 | 8 | $371 |
| 2023 | $62,877 | $232,308 | $169,431 | $96,727 | 6 | $194 |
About The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Bel Air, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $108K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $371.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc is led by Carmen Mirabile, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carmen Mirabile
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Heidelmaier
Committee Chair
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Johnson
Committee Chair
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Macpherson
Chairman
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Keith Gill
Committee Chair
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Young
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc
How much does The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc give each year?
The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc gave $140K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $97K across 6 grants.
What is The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $16,500, and its average grant was $17,518, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc give grants?
The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bel Air, MD (5 grants).
Does The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Medstar Health Organization ($30,000), Harford County Public Schools ($29,142) and Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc?
The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc reported $108K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $225K.
What is The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Freedom to Help Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1328920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
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 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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