Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc
- Assets
- $27.9m
- Revenue
- $841.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 10/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-1214607
Organization Overview
Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (I50) the organization is classified as: Administration of Justice, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc 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, Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc generated $841.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 73.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE MINNESOTA FREEDOM FUND PAYS CRIMINAL BAIL AND IMMIGRATION BONDS FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE AFFORD TO AS WE SEEK TO END DISCRIMINATORY, COERCIVE, AND OPPRESSIVE JAILING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PAYING BAIL: IN 2021 MINNESOTA FREEDOM FUND (MFF) POSTED 657 BAILS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, TOTALING OVER $6 MILLION DOLLARS. THAT WAS DONE BY A TEAM OF 5 WITH PEOPLE PAYING BAIL ALMOST EVERY WEEKDAY FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR. PAYING IMMIGRATION BONDS: IN 2021 MFF EXPANDED ITS IMMIGRATION WORK, NOT ONLY DID MFF POST 76 BONDS TOTALING $811,500 FOR PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY, MFF ALSO EXPANDED ITS TEAM, PROVIDED TRANSLATION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHILE THEY WERE AWAITING APPOINTMENTS AT IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, AND STARTED DOING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AROUND IMMIGRATION ISSUES. POST RELEASE SUPPORT: IN OCTOBER OF 2021, MFF LAUNCHED ITS POST-RELEASE PROGRAM TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR THE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE BAILS WE PAY AND BETTER BALANCE THE CIVIL LIBERTIES OF PEOPLE ACCUSED OF CRIMES WITH THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR CLIENTS FACE SIGNIFICANT OBSTACLES WHEN THEY'RE RELEASED FROM JAIL, MANY OF WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO FUTURE INVOLVEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. MANY OF OUR CLIENTS ARE EXPERIENCING EXTREME POVERTY AND HOUSELESSNESS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ACCESS BASIC RESOURCES LIKE HOUSING, FOOD, AND EMPLOYMENT. CRITICAL SERVICES LIKE TREATMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ARE OFTEN EVEN FURTHER OUT OF REACH FOR INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE. MFF'S POST-RELEASE TEAM REACHES OUT TO EVERY PERSON FOR WHOM WE PAY BAIL WITHIN 1 TO 2 DAYS OF THEIR RELEASE TO ARRANGE IN-PERSON MEETINGS. STAFF ASSESS CLIENTS' NEEDS, CONNECT THEM WITH EXISTING RESOURCES AND SERVICES, AND PROVIDE COURT REMINDERS. POST-RELEASE STAFF HAVE BACKGROUNDS WORKING WITH PEOPLE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY ISSUES, AND THEY DELIVER CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES THROUGH A HARM REDUCTION, TRAUMA INFORMED, AND HOUSING FIRST LENS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizer Darris Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $89,328 |
Mirella Ceja-Orozco Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $89,328 |
Michael Friedman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rashard Zander Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Octavia Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 13 | $0 |
Jared Mollenkof Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $836,554 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $836,554 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,729 |
| 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 | $841,283 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $187,500 |
| 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. | $937,625 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $250,953 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,036 |
| Payroll taxes | $89,342 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $48,750 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $85,535 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $224,658 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $36,294 |
| Information technology | $126,153 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $153,741 |
| Travel | $11,830 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $133 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,322 |
| All other expenses | $83,098 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,873,192 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $362,172 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,443,942 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $351,000 |
| 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 | $81,576 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $218,324 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,487,177 |
| Total assets | $27,944,191 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $154,400 |
| 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 | $154,400 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,739,791 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
| 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 | $27,944,191 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc has awarded $169,900 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Park Rapids, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
LINE 3 LEGAL DEFENSE FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $9,900 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 26 grants that Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc has recieved totaling $472,866.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $154,947 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $146,074 |
Tides Center San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $86,000 |
Actblue Charities Inc Somerville, MA PURPOSE: General assistance | $35,055 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $13,388 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Freedom Fund Inc Minneapolis, MN | $27,944,191 | $841,283 |
Minnesota Justice Foundation Inc Minneapolis, MN | $516,227 | $503,740 |
Project Remand Inc St Louis Park, MN | $0 | $0 |
Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund Inc Madison, WI | $1,814,909 | $354,779 |
Minnesota District Judges Foundation St Paul, MN | $176,508 | $0 |
Greater Burlington Area Crime Stoppers Inc Burlington, IA | $23,004 | $0 |