EIN 04-3678807

Freedom Writers Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Freedom Writers Foundation focuses on four main programs that improve the education of students around the globe. We train educators to teach every student, develop interesting and substantive curriculum for students, award scholarships to first-generation high school graduates, and bring hope by sharing our stories of overcoming adversity through education. The Freedom Writers Foundation provides educators with transformative methods to engage, enlighten and empower at-risk students to reach their full potential.
Total revenues
$1,337,995
2022
Total expenses
$1,250,575
2022
Total assets
$533,335
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at Freedom Writers Foundation

The organizations primary objectives are to 1 create opportunities for students to reach their full academic potential and aspire to higher education, 2 publicly and systematically promotoe an educational philosophy that values, upholds, and honors diversity, 3 inspire students to realize their roles as vital members of their communities, and 4 train educators to teach every student through challenging, relevant, and project-driven activities.
Development of educational literature, informational DVDs, documentaries, and other projects.

Who funds Freedom Writers Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Sherwood Foundation2023 Operating Grant$75,000
A. Gary Anderson Family FoundationTo Be An Advocate for At-Risk Students By Providing Tools That Facilitate Student-Centered Learning, Increased Overall Academic Performance, and Increased Teacher Retention.$50,000
John and Mary Tu FoundationSupport for Education$20,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Freedom Writers Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Erin GruwellPresident$69,996
Giovanna DottoreTreasurer / Board Member$0
Julie BroadySecretary / Chair / Treasurer$0
Bob RomneyChair / Treasurer$0
Matt SmithSecretary / Member at Large$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Freedom Writers Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$708,187
Program services$528,148
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$84,435
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,906
Miscellaneous revenues$14,319
Total revenues$1,337,995

Form 990s for Freedom Writers Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122023-10-26990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Sherwood Foundation
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from A. Gary Anderson Family Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Sherwood Foundation
July 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 41505
Long Beach, CA 90853
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
freedomwritersfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(562) 433-5388
Facebook page
freedomwritersfoundation 
Twitter profile
@freedomwriters 
IRS details
EIN
04-3678807
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B00: Education: General
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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