Freedom Alliance
- Assets
- $45.8m
- Revenue
- $14.1m
- Investments
- $2.3m
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Dulles, VA
- Founding
- 03/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-1411430
Organization Overview
Freedom Alliance is located in Dulles, VA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (Q99) the organization is classified as: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Freedom Alliance employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Alliance 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, Freedom Alliance generated $14.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
. FREEDOM ALLIANCE IS AN EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE AMERICAN HERITAGE OF FREEDOM BY HONORING AND ENCOURAGING MILITARY SERVICE, DEFENDING THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE UNITED STATES, AND PROMOTING A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC POLICY AND EDUCATION: FREEDOM ALLIANCE CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND OFFERS ANALYSIS ON PUBLIC POLICY MATTERS-ESPECIALLY THOSE ISSUES WHICH IMPACT AMERICA'S NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY, NATIONAL DEFENSE, FOREIGN POLICY, AMERICAN HISTORY, AND THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT GENERALLY. FREEDOM ALLIANCE EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON THESE MATTERS THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF POLICY PAPERS, NEWSPAPER COLUMNS AND GRASSROOTS COMMUNICATIONS. FREEDOM ALLIANCE ALSO HOSTS OR CO-HOSTS CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS AND PROVIDES OPINION AND ANALYSIS ON ISSUES OF CONCERN THROUGH THE INTERNET, TALK RADIO, TELEVISION TALK SHOWS, AND NEWSPAPERS.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS: THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, FREEDOM ALLIANCE HELPS WOUNDED TROOPS REDUCE STRESS AND ANXIETY, REPAIR STRAINED FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, RECOMMIT THEMSELVES TO THE LONG-TERM DEMANDS OF THEIR REHABILITATION, ACHIEVE THE MOST HEALTHY AND POSITIVE TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE THAT HIS OR HER INJURIES WILL ALLOW. OUR PROGRAM HELPS INJURED SERVICE MEMBERS AT VARIOUS STAGES OF THEIR REHABILITATION. WE PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED WHEELCHAIRS, RECREATIONAL THERAPY SUCH AS HUNTING AND FISHING, MORTGAGE FREE HOMES, RETREATS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES SUFFERING THE WOUNDS OF WAR, PROVIDE CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO CHILDREN THROUGH OUR PRESENTS FOR PATRIOTS PROGRAM, AND AWARD FINANCIAL GRANTS.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND: FREEDOM ALLIANCE PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE DEPENDENTS OF U.S. MILITARY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE BEEN KILLED OR PERMANENTLY DISABLED IN A COMBAT MISSION OR A TRAINING ACCIDENT. OUR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO HELP THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF AMERICAN HEROES ACHIEVE A COLLEGE EDUCATION AND TO HONOR SERVICE MEMBERS WHO HAVE SACRIFICED LIFE OR LIMB FOR OUR NATION. DURING 2021, FREEDOM ALLIANCE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO 601 STUDENTS, ISSUING A TOTAL OF $2,423,840 IN SCHOLARSHIPS. THROUGH 2021, FREEDOM ALLIANCE HAS AWARDED MORE THAN $20 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE. EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ADMINISTERING THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE PAID FROM UNRESTRICTED DONATIONS. IN ADDITION TO THE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN AWARDED, FREEDOM ALLIANCE HOLDS NEARLY $30 MILLION IN A PERMANENT TRUST FUND FOR FUTURE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WHO ARE NOT YET OF COLLEGE AGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas P Kilgannon President | Officer | 70 | $191,520 |
Dolores L Wilgenbusch Coo/cfo | Officer | 60 | $131,300 |
Calvin Coolidge Executive Director | 60 | $119,000 | |
Gerald Lindholm Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rita Scott Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Bauman Director (start 04/2021) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Richard Norman Co Direct Mail | 12/30/21 | $308,947 |
Lawrence Direct Mktg Direct Mail | 12/30/21 | $117,822 |
Martin One Source Printing/mail Shop | 12/30/21 | $141,962 |
Mvp Press Llc Printing/mail Shop | 12/30/21 | $110,707 |
Robertson Mailing List Co List Rental | 12/30/21 | $129,298 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $2,866 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,770,958 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,624,871 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,773,824 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $96,250 |
| Investment income | $1,620,667 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $522,777 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,131,873 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,792,685 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $379,608 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,649 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $987,126 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,770 |
| Other employee benefits | $96,013 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,494 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,137 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $74,015 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $42,571 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $931,259 |
| Advertising and promotion | $50,349 |
| Office expenses | $30,762 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $105,883 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $528,838 |
| Interest | $67,250 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,000 |
| Insurance | $14,532 |
| All other expenses | $44,766 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,345,673 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,348,773 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,361,563 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,438 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $107,865 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,695 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $32,405,321 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,271,777 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,275,900 |
| Total assets | $45,793,332 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $239,649 |
| 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 | $125,144 |
| Total liabilities | $364,793 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,670,572 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,757,967 |
| 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 | $45,793,332 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Freedom Alliance has recieved totaling $77,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ten Talents Foundation Inc Potomac, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $30,000 |
Smithers Patriot Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR WOUNDED | $25,000 |
Smithers Patriot Foundation Inc Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: WOUNDED SURVIVOR RETREAT | $10,000 |
John C And Mary Jane Howard Foundation Richland, MI PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $10,000 |
Bailey Family Foundation Inc Vero Beach, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,234,799 |
| Earnings | $166,786 |
| Ending Balance | $1,401,585 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Freedom Alliance Dulles, VA | $45,793,332 | $14,131,873 |
Sos International Inc Louisville, KY | $6,863,271 | $5,176,148 |
Asian Relief Inc Annapolis, MD | $21,923,315 | $6,735,351 |
American International Health Alliance Inc Washington, DC | $5,105,409 | $3,578,951 |
International Institute Of Ammonia Refrigeration Alexandria, VA | $5,426,318 | $2,852,892 |
Agn International-North America Inc Raleigh, NC | $1,835,277 | $2,154,569 |
International Road Federation Alexandria, VA | $3,313,545 | $2,310,927 |
International Chiropractors Association Inc Falls Church, VA | $519,133 | $1,437,537 |
Stichting Oxfam International Washington, DC | $55,192 | $1,188,966 |
All Kids Can Learn International Inc Havre De Grace, MD | $247,431 | $995,888 |
International Association Of Bridge Structural & Ornamental Ironworker Nashville, TN | $2,797,461 | $1,940,764 |
International Union Of Elevator Constructors Charlotte, NC | $1,130,910 | $1,104,391 |