Freedom Archives
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $256.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 11/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-3408339
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 12/2022, 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 12/2022, Freedom Archives generated $256.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $219.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.1% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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. THIS YEAR WE COMPLETED A MAJOR PROJECT ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE MURDER OF GEORGE JACKSON THAT INCLUDED UNIQUE HISTORICAL MATERIALS AS WELL AS NEW VIDEO INTERVIEWS.
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Claude Marks Director | Trustee | 4 | $51,000 |
Nathaniel Moore Director | Trustee | 4 | $39,500 |
Walter Turner President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lincoln Bergman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Schneider Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emory Douglas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $254,936 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $254,936 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,728 |
| 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 | $256,915 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $90,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,575 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $26,510 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,400 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,416 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,502 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $35,471 |
| Information technology | $1,626 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,730 |
| Travel | $1,668 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,131 |
| Insurance | $3,843 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $219,797 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $306,571 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $138,440 |
| 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 | $2,292 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,009,226 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,456,529 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $870 |
| Total liabilities | $870 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,455,659 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,456,529 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Freedom Archives has recieved totaling $517,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bafrayung Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $350,000 |
Alcibie Alliance Incorporated Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,000 |
Alcibie Alliance Incorporated Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Entertainment Industry Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM | $13,000 |
Bafrayung Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $8,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $6,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Uss Missouri Memorial Association Inc Aiea, HI | $41,047,033 | $13,975,147 |
Marines Memorial Association San Francisco, CA | $13,712,707 | $12,603,653 |
Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR | $38,558,644 | $10,926,580 |
Ntc Foundation San Diego, CA | $54,489,877 | $9,435,197 |
Pacific Historic Parks Aiea, HI | $16,680,796 | $4,440,631 |
Hobart Preservation Foundation San Francisco, CA | $24,942,337 | $3,593,927 |
Friends Of Iolani Palace Honolulu, HI | $1,651,460 | $3,141,450 |
Los Angeles Conservancy Los Angeles, CA | $8,280,807 | $3,801,748 |
Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation Tucson, AZ | $11,879,318 | $4,013,342 |
St Paul Rodeo Association St Paul, OR | $6,514,474 | $3,236,482 |
Shapell Manuscript Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $1,711,574 | $1,663,093 |
Prescott Frontier Days Inc Prescott, AZ | $1,824,378 | $1,478,402 |