FREEDOM FORUM INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 200617900 501(c)(3)

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$379,931
Total Expenses
$772,065
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
SHERRY MINEAR
Phone
2022926100
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

FREEDOM FORUM INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit that reported $380K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 53% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $772K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 103% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FREEDOM FORUM INSTITUTE IS TO CHAMPION THE FIVE FREEDOMS OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $376,624
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3,307
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $379,931

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $206,013
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $530,570
Other Expenses $566,052
TOTAL EXPENSES $772,065

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $379,931 $815,803 -0.5%
Expenses $772,065 $1,319,737 -0.4%
Net Income $-392,134 $-503,934 -0.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$837,889
Total Directors
5
$784,593
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAN NEUHARTH CEO & TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $27,966 $663,593
ORAGE QUARLES III SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $66,000
JAMES W ABBOTT CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $32,500
R DAVID EDELMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $22,500
LUCY DALGLISH TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY MINEAR TREASURER, CFO, CHIEF ADMIN OFFICER 1.00
Officer
$0 $20,329 $339,170
EMILY NICHOLSON SIMCOX VP, DEVELOPMENT 10.00
Officer
$0 $30,919 $200,025
CINDY KEITH CHIEF HR OFFICER/VP 1.00
Officer
$0 $19,182 $200,194
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2022 $379,931 $772,065 No data $-392,134
2021 $815,803 $1,319,737 $1,122,110 $-503,934
2020 $1,166,262 $1,707,368 $2,258,845 $-541,106
2019 $9,026,637 $9,930,787 $1,914,984 $-904,150
2018 $10,933,542 $10,472,790 $2,438,597 $460,752
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