Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge
- Assets
- $16.0m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Valley Forge, PA
- Founding
- 06/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-1657857
Organization Overview
Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge is located in Valley Forge, PA. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge employed 12 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge 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 12/2021, Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge generated $2.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by 0.0% per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE CIVIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: AS A RESULT OF THE SEVERITY OF THE PANDEMIC WHICH RESULTED IN CLOSING OUR CAMPUS TO ALL IN-PERSON PROGRAMS, WE CREATED 11 VIRTUAL SPIRIT OF AMERICA PROGRAMS FOR 934 STUDENTS FROM MARCH TO EARLY JUNE 2021. RECOGNIZING THE VALUE AND IMPACT OF IN-PERSON LEARNING, WE SHIFTED BACK TO ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS IN JUNE 2021 DESPITE THE HURDLES POSED BY THE ONGOING GLOBAL PANDEMIC. STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TRAVELED TO OUR 72-ACRE CAMPUS, NESTLED IN HISTORIC VALLEY FORGE, FOR OUR IMMERSIVE LOW-TECH, HIGH-TOUCH PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF 2021.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)IN 2021, WE WELCOMED 244 TEACHERS TO OUR IN-PERSON GRADUATE SEMINARS WHICH PROVIDE HISTORY AND CIVIC CONTENT BY EXPOSING TEACHERS TO EXTRAORDINARY SCHOLARS AND THINKERS IN PROGRAMS ON THE CONSTITUTION, AMERICAN HISTORY, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND AMERICAN VALUES. WITH TEACHERS AVERAGING 100 STUDENTS IN A SINGLE SCHOOL YEAR, THIS MEANS MORE THAN 24,400 STUDENTS WERE OR WILL BE IMPACTED BY FREEDOMS FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS IN THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.
HONORING ACTS OF CIVIC VIRTUE: THROUGH ITS NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM. FREEDOMS FOUNDATION RECOGNIZED 53 INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN 2021 AS EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP, RECOGNIZING ADULTS AND STUDENTS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE, PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, STUDENT ESSAYS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND OUTSTANDING WORK IN THE CLASSROOM. DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARDS WERE ALSO PRESENTED IN 2021 TO 2 DESERVING INDIVIDUALS AND 1 ORGANIZATION. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1949, MORE THAN 57,000 NATIONAL AWARDS HAVE BEEN PRESENTED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David J Harmer CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $236,364 |
Jordan W Clements Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Deshong Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelby Scarbrough Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher M Rothey Treasurer (left Sept 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Nehlsen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
American Philanthropic Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $121,712 |
General Asphalt Paving Company Construction | 12/30/21 | $121,102 |
Aem Architects Inc Construction | 12/30/21 | $107,327 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $30,575 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,511,028 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $69,892 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,541,603 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $169,317 |
| Investment income | $271,438 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $44,482 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $168,511 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$6,911 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,907 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,192,144 |
| 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. | $279,400 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,940 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $534,293 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,776 |
| Other employee benefits | $79,886 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,228 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,316 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $39,207 |
| Fees for services: Other | $298,660 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,718 |
| Office expenses | $103,118 |
| Information technology | $21,287 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $199,858 |
| Travel | $141,860 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,700 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $194,065 |
| Insurance | $63,633 |
| All other expenses | $6,508 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,203,888 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,603 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $580,043 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $14,558 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $37,426 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,052 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $112,773 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,929,877 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,963,468 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $348,712 |
| Total assets | $16,030,512 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $229,589 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $17,779 |
| 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 | $211,730 |
| Other liabilities | $3,732 |
| Total liabilities | $462,830 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,594,608 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,973,074 |
| 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 | $16,030,512 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge has recieved totaling $222,461.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of Broward Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL PURPOSE: CIVIC/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $139,596 |
Amvets Lanham, MD PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATIN | $82,865 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,016,628 |
| Earnings | $231,845 |
| Other Expense | $26,880 |
| Ending Balance | $2,221,593 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | $46,676,983 | $13,573,500 |
Center For Constitutional Rights Inc New York, NY | $41,124,158 | $13,327,325 |
Human Rights Foundation Inc New York, NY | $22,212,219 | $22,408,926 |
American Civil Liberties Foundation Of Pennsylvania Inc Philadelphia, PA | $9,232,042 | $4,773,653 |
March On Maryland Inc Annapolis, MD | $3,121,880 | $6,897,403 |
Equal Justice Usa Inc Brooklyn, NY | $9,056,649 | $3,782,041 |
American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | $23,701,662 | $5,522,447 |
American Civil Liberties Union Newark, NJ | $5,973,919 | $1,889,249 |
Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge Valley Forge, PA | $16,030,512 | $2,192,144 |
Sikh Coalition Inc New York, NY | $3,731,388 | $3,246,505 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of New Jersey Foundation Newark, NJ | $7,595,733 | $2,528,512 |
Reclaim New York Inc New York, NY | $454,528 | $1,533,472 |