Freedom Archives

Organization Overview

Freedom Archives is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Freedom Archives employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom Archives 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 12/2023, Freedom Archives generated $298.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $260.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 9 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FREEDOM ARCHIVES IS DEDICATED TO ORGANIZING AND PRESERVING A GROWING COLLECTION OF ARCHIVAL MEDIA. THIS INCLUDES HISTORICAL AUDIO AND VIDEO CHRONICLING PROGRESSIVE SOCIAL MOVEMENTS, POETRY, AND MUSIC FOR OVER 30 YEARS. THE GOAL IS TO PRESERVE, RE-MASTER, AND CATALOG ALL OF THESE MATERIALS AS A COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCE. THE SECOND MAIN PURPOSE AND FUNCTION OF THE FREEDOM ARCHIVES IS TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY AND PRIMARY MATERIALS FOR HISTORIANS, EDUCATORS, TEACHERS, MEDIA PRODUCERS, AND OTHER SCHOLARS AND/OR DOCUMENTARIANS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FREEDOM ARCHIVES IS CRUCIAL IN DOCUMENTING A HISTORY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS AND MAKING IT A RESOURCE TO CONTEMPORARY MOVEMENTS. WE REPURPOSE ARCHIVAL MATERIALS IN AUDIO AND VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES THAT SHED LIGHT ON SUBJUGATED HISTORIES.


INTERNS: OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ENCOURAGES ENGAGEMENT WITH HISTORICAL MATERIALS AND PROVIDES MEDIA PRODUCTION TRAINING AS WELL AS FOSTERING A LOVE FOR PROGRESSIVE HISTORY. ALL INTERNS COMPLETE AN INTRODUCTORY ORIENTATION PROGRAM WHICH FAMILIARIZES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE LANGUAGE, POLICIES AND WORKFLOW OF OUR ARCHIVES AND HELPS THEM IDENTIFY POTENTIAL TOPICS OF INTEREST.


RESEARCHERS: WE RECEIVE APPROXIMATELY 10 INQUIRIES PER WEEK, FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, ABOUT SPECIFIC MATERIALS IN OUR ARCHIVES, ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO ACCESS AND LEFT MOVEMENT HISTORY IN GENERAL. WE ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE THOUGHTFUL, ACCURATE AND COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Claude Marks
Director
$50,000
Nathaniel Moore
Director
$38,000
Walter Turner
President
$0
Lincoln Bergman
Treasurer
$0
Deborah Schneider
Secretary
$0
Emory Douglas
Board Member
$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$287,871
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$287,871
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $10,031
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 $298,773

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