Freedom Writers Foundation
- Assets
- $456.1k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
- Founding
- 01/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 04-3678807
Organization Overview
Freedom Writers Foundation is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Freedom Writers Foundation employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Writers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Freedom Writers Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO POSITIVELY IMPACT COMMUNITIES BY DECREASING HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE FREEDOM WRITERS METHOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 PROMOTE 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin Gruwell Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $80,065 |
Bob Romney Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Julie Broady Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Giovanna Dottore Treasurer | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Robert Hill Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Margrit B Polak Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $133,134 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $637,908 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,880 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $771,042 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $553,344 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $60,348 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $11,990 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,405,485 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,065 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,901 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $488,468 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,200 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,745 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,659 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,157 |
| Office expenses | $39,682 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,100 |
| Travel | $514,129 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $659 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,418,481 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,660 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $133,134 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,029 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,146 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $258,622 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $456,091 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,785 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $317,092 |
| Total liabilities | $434,877 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,214 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $456,091 |