THINK FREELY MEDIA

EIN: 271110796 501(c)(3) Education

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$62,482
Total Expenses
$140,568
Total Assets
$63,545
Net Assets
$31,893
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JOHN TILLMAN
Phone
2028383175
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

THINK FREELY MEDIA, founded in 2009, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $62K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 901% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $141K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 125% operating deficit.

Mission

THINK FREELY MEDIA ENDEAVORS TO BUILD INFORMATION AND MEDIA CAPACITIES THAT PENETRATE EVERY LEVEL OF CULTURE, THAT SUCCESSFULLY ENLIGHTEN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE, AND THAT WILL RESULT IN SUCCESSFUL ADVOCACY FOR FREE MARKETS AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY PREVAILING IN CULTURE, AS WELL AS IN LAW.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $36,444
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $26,038
TOTAL REVENUE $62,482

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $103,534
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $199
Program Expenses $123,880
Other Expenses $37,034
TOTAL EXPENSES $140,568

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $62,482 $6,243 +9.0%
Expenses $140,568 $249,248 -0.4%
Net Income $-78,086 $-243,005 -0.7%
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
4
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
2
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIC TUBBS PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN TILLMAN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL WINFREY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARRY BURDIAK DIRECTOR 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
2022 $62,482 $140,568 $63,545 $-78,086
2021 $6,243 $249,248 $196,051 $-243,005
2020 $364,652 $775,457 $385,016 $-410,805
2019 $529,084 $713,106 $797,421 $-184,022
2018 $1,633,437 $777,188 $1,059,511 $856,249
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