Literacy For Freedom is located in Plymouth, MN. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy For Freedom is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
LITERACY FOR FREEDOM HAS BEEN ABLE TO SUPPORT 20+ BLACK MALES IN GRADES 5-12 ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES IN IT'S EARLY STAGES. RECEIVED FIRST GRANT FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA THROUGH A COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM IN MAY OF 2022. MULTIPLE PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA. COLLABORATION WITH HIGHER EDUCATION ON CREATING MORE PATHWAYS FOR YOUNG BLACK MALES. HOSTED A BLACK MALE SUMMIT THAT HAD OVER 70 BLACK BOYS ATTEND, AS WELL AS MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. STAR TRIBUNE DID A FEATURE ON LITERACY FOR FREEDOM AND THE FOUNDER, KEENAN JONES.
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,445 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,445 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $85 |
| Other expenses | $1,782 |
| Total expenses | $1,867 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $2,578 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,578 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $2,578 |