Freedom First Enterprises

Organization Overview

Freedom First Enterprises is located in Roanoke, VA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (P51) the organization is classified as: Financial Counseling, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom First Enterprises 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 First Enterprises generated $425.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $297.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ASSIST LOW AND VERY LOW INCOME CONSUMERS WITH ALTERNATIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ROANOKE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OUTFITTING OF A PERMANENT CLINICAL SPACE, PRIVATE MEETING AND COUNSELING SPACE AND PROGRAMMATIC SPACE IMBEDDED WITHIN FALLON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED IN ROANOKE, VA. THE SPACE WILL BE USED IN PART TO RUN A FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM WHERE STUDENTS' FAMILY AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY RECEIVE FREE, ONE-ON-ONE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING ASSISTANCE WHICH ADDRESSES MONEY MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, REDUCING DEBT, ESTABLISHING AND IMPROVING CREDIT, CONNECTING TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING, BUILDING ASSETS AND SAVINGS, ADDRESSING TRANSPORTATION AND REFERRALS TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS AND ORGANIZATIONS.


TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO FREEDOM FIRST CREDIT UNION (FFCU) FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO EIGHT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN FFCU'S SERVICE AREA THAT PROMOTE COMMUNITY AND HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY SUCH AS POVERTY REDUCTION, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND ARTS AND CULTURE. FUNDING WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO AWARD COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.


TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO BLUE RIDGE PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH SCIENCES CAREERS. THE INITIATIVE'S GOAL IS TO GIVE STUDENTS IN THE ROANOKE AND NEW RIVER VALLEYS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE STACKABLE CREDENTIALS, STARTING IN HIGH SCHOOL, AND CONTINUING THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR A FOUR-YEAR INSTITUTION. THE INTENTION IS TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM INTO A STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. THE CLAUDE MOORE FOUNDATION WILL CULTIVATED A STATEWIDE HEALTH SCIENCES PIPELINE TO EFFECTIVELY TO MEET THE HIGH DEMAND FOR HEALTH SCIENCES PROFESSIONALS ACROSS VIRGINIA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kimberly Butterfield
Secretary
$0
Paul Phillips
Pres./board Chairman
$0
Dave Prosser
Vp/exec. Director
$0
Wayne Strickland
Treasurer
$0
Annette Patterson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$173,522
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$251,495
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$425,017
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $105
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 $425,122

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Freedom First Enterprises has awarded $276,467 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ROANOKE CITY

PURPOSE: TUITION AND RESOURCES

$151,282

VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PURPOSE: DUAL ENROLLMENT TUITION

$49,557

FREEDOM FIRST CREDIT UNION

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS

$35,000

FRANKLIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: TUITION AND RESOURCES

$14,894

ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: TUITION AND RESOURCES

$13,266

SALEM CITY SCHOOLS

PURPOSE: DUAL ENROLLMENT TUITION

$12,468
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Freedom First Enterprises has recieved totaling $100,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Delta Dental Of Virginia Foundation Inc

Roanoke, VA

PURPOSE: FALLON PARK PROJECT FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS CLINIC

$100,500
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