EIN 27-2521943

The Freedom To Choose Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Freedom To Choose Project provides education and training of life skills for people who are currently incarcerated, on probation or parole, or who may be impacted by incarceration. The organization has launched a new self-study program called self-directed learning, which is a one-year correspondence course that provides in-depth supportive feedback to its participants.
Also known as...
Freedom To Choose Foundation
Total revenues
$549,554
2022
Total expenses
$431,508
2022
Total assets
$721,760
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at The Freedom To Choose Project

Freedom To Choose launched a new self-study program calledfreedom To Choose launched a new self-study program called self-directed learning which is a one-year correspondence course. Unique To this offering is in-depth supportive feedback provided To The incarcerated participants by trained volunteers. Ftc curricula teach communication skills, relationship skills, and also emotional intelligence skills, offering a specific skill set To heal The underpinnings of anger and release patterns of behavior that undermine a healthy and balanced life.

Who funds The Freedom To Choose Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Williams-Corbett FoundationTo Support A Volunteer Program To Help Incarcerated Invidividuals$25,000
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund (GSPF)Community & Human Services$12,500
Meshnick Charitable Family FoundationTransform the Lives of Individuals Impacted By Incarceration Through Compassionate Experimental Education.$10,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at The Freedom To Choose Project

NameTitleCompensation
David PaulChief Executive Officer$0
Karen PetersonExecutive Director / PHD Director$27,659
Stephanie TanOperations Manager
Bonnie PaulFounder | Director of Education / Director and Secretary / Director of Education and Bod Secretary / Director and Bod Secretary$0
Jl M.D.Past PHD Director and President and Chief Executive Officer

Financials for The Freedom To Choose Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$554,371
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$-4,817
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$549,554

Form 990s for The Freedom To Choose Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-02990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122020-01-31990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Russell Colgate Fund
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Meshnick Charitable Family Foundation
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCrime and legal aid organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCrime and lawRehabilitation for ex-offenders
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
315 Meigs Rd A295
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
freedomtochooseproject.org/ 
Phone
(805) 323-6543
IRS details
EIN
27-2521943
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I40: Rehabilitation Services for Offenders
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0169347
FTB Entity ID
3290362
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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