PROJECT FREEDOM INC

EIN: 222532804 501(c)(3) Human Services

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ

Total Revenue
$3,146,732
Total Expenses
$2,245,265
Total Assets
$15,492,075
Net Assets
$6,507,938
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
TRACEE BATTIS
Phone
6092780075
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PROJECT FREEDOM INC, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 154% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $901K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

1. TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE PHYSICALLY DISABLED HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE EMPLOYED AND HAVE A FAMILY, CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY, AND MAKE LIFESTYLE CHOICES.2. TO PROVIDE HOUSING THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $580,608
Program Service Revenue $2,429,879
Investment Income $25,295
Other Revenue $110,950
TOTAL REVENUE $3,146,732

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,594,850
Fundraising Expenses $58,046
Program Expenses $355,282
Other Expenses $650,415
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,245,265

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,146,732 $1,238,585 +1.5%
Expenses $2,245,265 $2,249,242 0.0%
Net Income $901,467 $-1,010,657 -1.9%
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
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
61
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
3
$0
Total Directors
19
$471,510
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL SURTZ VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY J LUTZ CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK E LACCETTI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY R BACKINOFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK BLAIR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY BOYD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BUDA JR SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT ELLIOT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MARKOVICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID R FRAYTAK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEREE SACHS MCGOWAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES COLITSAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEE BATTIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CEO 40.00
Director
$185,016 $0 $185,016
NORMAN A SMITH ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECT 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN J SCHAEFER CFO 40.00
Director
$149,994 $0 $149,994
ANNE HAMLIN DIRECTOR OF HOUSING DEVELO 40.00
Director
$136,500 $0 $136,500
C HERBERT SCHNEIDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GOEPFERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM WOLF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,146,732 $2,245,265 $15,492,075 $901,467
2022 $1,238,585 $2,249,242 $15,085,002 $-1,010,657
2021 $3,011,195 $1,989,509 $15,651,251 $1,021,686
2020 $3,325,760 $1,688,228 $14,832,610 $1,637,532
2019 $1,078,314 $1,533,169 $13,012,203 $-454,855
2018 $1,442,992 $1,499,036 $12,962,768 $-56,044
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