Freedom Club
- Assets
- $75.7k
- Revenue
- $471.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Minnetonka, MN
- Founding
- 07/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 80-0684337
Organization Overview
Freedom Club is located in Minnetonka, MN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Club is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Freedom Club generated $471.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $416.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.9% 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
EDUCATE MINNESOTA VOTERS ABOUT ISSUES AND CANDIDATES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FREEDOM CLUB, THROUGH MEETINGS, EARNED MEDIA, PAID MEDIA, AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNICATIONS, ACTIVELY WORKS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE IDEALS AND FREE MARKET PRINCIPLES TO MAKE MINNESOTA A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE A FAMILY. PUBLIC EDUCATION OF CONSERVATIVE ISSUES AND VALUES: FREEDOM CLUB AIMS TO RESTORE JUST AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT TO MINNESOTA. FREEDOM CLUB BELIEVES IN EDUCATING ITS MEMBERS, CIVIC LEADERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY. FREEDOM CLUB WILL ACTIVELY WORK TO PROMOTE CONSERVATIVE IDEALS TO MAKE MINNESOTA A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE A FAMILY. THIS ACTIVITY WILL TAKE PLACE YEAR-ROUND VIA PROMOTION THROUGH TOWN HALL MEETINGS, TELEVISION ADVERTISEMENTS, RADIO ADVERTISEMENTS, DIRECT MAIL, INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMONLY USED MEDIA. THIS ACTIVITY FURTHER PROMOTES OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON FISCAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE. THIS ACTIVITY WAS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT MINNESOTA BY VOLUNTEERS, EMPLOYEES, AND PAID CONSULTANTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. SOCIAL GATHERINGS AND CLUB MEETINGS: FREEDOM CLUB MET MONTHLY TO DISCUSS AND EDUCATE ATTENDEES ABOUT THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY AND CONSERVATIVE IDEALS. FREEDOM CLUB WILL ALSO HOLD PERIODIC SOCIAL GATHERINGS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE THESE SAME IDEALS. THE ACTIVITY FURTHERS OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND CIVIC LEADERS ON FISCAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE. THIS ACTIVITY WAS CONDUCTED IN MINNESOTA BY VOLUNTEERS, EMPLOYEES, AND PAID CONSULTANTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. LOBBYING: DURING THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATIVE SESSION (JANUARY-MAY), IT WILL BE IMPORTANT FOR FREEDOM CLUB TO MAINTAIN PRESENCE AT THE CAPITOL. FREEDOM CLUB MAY HIRE A LOBBYIST TO INFLUENCE THE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA AND TO PROMOTE FREEDOM CLUBS CONSERVATIVE IDEALS AND PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY. THIS ACTIVITY FURTHERS OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE BY ENCOURAGING POLICY MAKERS TO DISCUSS FISCAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE. THIS ACTIVITY WAS CONDUCTED IN MINNESOTA BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FREEDOM CLUB WITH ASSISTANCE FROM PAID LOBBYISTS. IN 2021 FREEDOM CLUB EDUCATED OVER 100,000 VOTERS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES AND CONNECTED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS TO ELECTED OFFICIALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alex Kharam Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $122,926 |
Richard Morgan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mike O' Connor President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Robert Cummins Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris Kauffman Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Phil Lindau Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $124,000 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $347,782 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $471,782 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $471,782 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $56,000 |
| 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. | $122,926 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,731 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,404 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,517 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,713 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,660 |
| Advertising and promotion | $135,635 |
| Office expenses | $846 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,650 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,994 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,593 |
| All other expenses | $32 |
| Total functional expenses | $415,956 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,684 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $75,684 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,131 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,131 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $73,553 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $75,684 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Freedom Club has awarded $53,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO ORGANIZAT | $30,000 |
Roseville, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO THE ORGAN | $23,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
No Better Friend Corp Waukesha, WI | $521,187 | $2,473,189 |
Faith In Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | $1,819,700 | $1,722,896 |
Citizens Utility Board Of Minnesota St Paul, MN | $543,497 | $465,627 |
Action 4 Liberty Roseville, MN | $87,089 | $607,439 |
Forever Wisconsin Inc Cedarburg, WI | $2,724 | $458,071 |
Naral Pro-Choice Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | $32,409 | $480,520 |
Freedom Club Minnetonka, MN | $75,684 | $471,782 |
Naral Pro-Choice Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $278,316 | $187,856 |
Iowa Faith And Freedom Coalition West Des Moines, IA | $181,332 | $290,366 |
Ndcc Inc Bismarck, ND | $503,885 | $247,294 |
Peoples Parity Project Saint Paul, MN | $61,051 | $125,307 |
Elder Voice Family Advocates Bloomington, MN | $45,510 | $0 |