EIN 46-3280693

The Freedom Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Freedom Foundation serves many needs of active duty, reserve and honorably discharged military veterans. Veterans receive financial assistance for rent and other emergency expenses through our veterans emergency assistance program. Additionally, we provide a veterans food pantry and lunch program where veterans can receive meals throughout the year through meals served or delivery of pantry items. In 2019, the program served 2,983 veterans. Veterans also have a place to interact with fellow veterans and share in the camaraderie they shared while serving our country.
Also known as...
Iowa Veterans Welcome Center
Total revenues
$533,503
2023
Total expenses
$247,909
2023
Total assets
$1,088,688
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Freedom Foundation

Veteras emergency assistance fund (veaf) helps veterans when they are a little short financially or with basic items needed (ex. Winter coat). We help veterans with their rent, deposits, utilities, auto repairs/tags/registration. In 2023 we assisted with 64 veterans in emergency financial need.
Veterans homeless shelter program; putting veterans in shelters to keep them off The street and get them into permanent housing. In 2023, this program provided housing for 4 veterans.
Veterans food pantry & lunch program: veterans receive food throughout The year through meals served as well as delivery of food pantry items to individuals that may have medical or mental health issues. During 2023, The food pantry program served 3,975 veterans meals through The veteran's lunch program, 2,173 veterans received goods from The food pantry.

Who funds The Freedom Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$153,620
Lavern T Busse and Audrey Busse FoundationGeneral Operating Budget$40,000
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF)General Support, Emergency Expenses: Laptop Funding, Veterans Weekly Free Lunch, Veterans Emergency Assistance Program$16,900
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at The Freedom Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Lexi CoberlyExecutive Director$66,154
Amanda BrantSecretary$0
Matt DlouhyTreasurer$0
Roger JensenBoard Vice President$0
Brian EschenPresident$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Freedom Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$530,448
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3,368
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-566
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$253
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$533,503

Form 990s for The Freedom Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-05990View PDF
2022-122023-05-03990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from First Federal Credit Union Foundation
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Lavern T Busse and Audrey Busse Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,500 from American Online Giving Foundation
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsMilitary and veteran charitiesHuman service organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesHungerMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4001 Ctr Point Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Metro area
Cedar Rapids, IA
County
Linn County, IA
Website URL
usfreedomfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(319) 826-2010
IRS details
EIN
46-3280693
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P50: Personal Social Services
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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