THE FREEDOM FUND

EIN: 300805768 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$16,745,454
Total Expenses
$22,499,766
Total Assets
$40,897,993
Net Assets
$39,454,082
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
NICHOLAS GRONO
Phone
9292242448
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE FREEDOM FUND, founded in 2013, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $16.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $22.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 34% operating deficit.

Mission

WE IDENTIFY AND INVEST IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE FRONTLINE EFFORTS TO ERADICATE MODERN SLAVERY IN THE COUNTRIES AND SECTORS WHERE IT IS MOST PREVALENT. PARTNERING WITH VISIONARY INVESTORS, GOVERNMENTS, ANTI-SLAVERY ORGANIZATIONS AND THOSE AT RISK OF EXPLOITATION, WE TACKLE THE SYSTEMS THAT ALLOW SLAVERY TO PERSIST AND THRIVE. WORKING TOGETHER, WE PROTECT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, LIBERATE AND REINTEGRATE THOSE ENSLAVED AND PROSECUTE THOSE RESPONSIBLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,230,992 Revenue: $0

HOTSPOTS PROJECTS: THE FREEDOM FUND HAS SELECTED KEY GEOGRAPHIC AREAS KNOWN TO HAVE A HIGH INCIDENCE OF MODERN SLAVERY, WHERE OUR INTERVENTIONS ARE MOST LIKELY TO RESULT IN A MEASURABLE REDUCTION IN...

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HOTSPOTS PROJECTS: THE FREEDOM FUND HAS SELECTED KEY GEOGRAPHIC AREAS KNOWN TO HAVE A HIGH INCIDENCE OF MODERN SLAVERY, WHERE OUR INTERVENTIONS ARE MOST LIKELY TO RESULT IN A MEASURABLE REDUCTION IN SLAVERY. IN OUR HOTSPOT PROJECTS, WE INVEST IN A RANGE OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENABLE THEM TO PROTECT THOSE AT RISK OF SLAVERY, RESCUE AND REHABILITATE THOSE ENSLAVED, AND PROSECUTE THOSE RESPONSIBLE. THESE HOTSPOT PROJECTS ENCOURAGE COOPERATION BETWEEN LOCAL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ENSURE AN INTEGRATED, CROSS-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,350,602 Revenue: $0

MOVEMENT BUILDING: ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD ARE DOING EXCEPTIONAL WORK TO ERADICATE SLAVERY BUT, TOO OFTEN, THESE EFFORTS ARE FRAGMENTED AND UNDERFUNDED. WE AIM TO BUILD A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF...

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MOVEMENT BUILDING: ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD ARE DOING EXCEPTIONAL WORK TO ERADICATE SLAVERY BUT, TOO OFTEN, THESE EFFORTS ARE FRAGMENTED AND UNDERFUNDED. WE AIM TO BUILD A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF ACTIVISTS, EXPERTS AND DONORS BY PROVIDING THE PLATFORM, KNOWLEDGE, AND TOOLS FOR THEM TO CONNECT AND WORK TOGETHER MORE EFFECTIVELY OVER A SUSTAINED PERIOD. WE USE OUR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ROLE, AND THE CREDIBILITY CONFERRED BY THE BACKING OF OUR FOUNDERS, TO BRING ACTORS TOGETHER AND ENCOURAGE GREATER COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,573,195 Revenue: $0

GLOBAL INITIATIVES: OUR SECTOR INITIATIVES COORDINATE ACTORS AND RESOURCES AROUND A SLAVERY-SPECIFIC ISSUE, INCLUDING SECTORS, INDUSTRIES, OR CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS ALLOWS THE FREEDOM FUND TO TACKLE...

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GLOBAL INITIATIVES: OUR SECTOR INITIATIVES COORDINATE ACTORS AND RESOURCES AROUND A SLAVERY-SPECIFIC ISSUE, INCLUDING SECTORS, INDUSTRIES, OR CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS ALLOWS THE FREEDOM FUND TO TACKLE SYSTEMIC ISSUES LIKE SLAVERY IN FISHING OR CROSS-BORDER MIGRATION WITH NEW TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS OR LEGAL INITIATIVES. IT FACILITATES A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND GREATER COMBINED IMPACT. THE FREEDOM FUND PROVIDES A CHANNEL THROUGH WHICH THOSE WITH FUNDS, KNOWLEDGE, OR INFLUENCE CAN IMPACT INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTS, MEDIA AND THE CORPORATE SECTOR TO SPEED ACTION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,648,352
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,097,102
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $16,745,454

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,723,338
Salaries & Benefits $5,478,680
Fundraising Expenses $2,086,418
Program Expenses $17,949,783
Other Expenses $6,297,748
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,499,766

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $16,745,454 $13,472,289 +0.2%
Expenses $22,499,766 $19,583,402 +0.1%
Net Income $-5,754,312 $-6,111,113 -0.1%
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
10
Volunteers
9

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
4
$479,706
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$239,709
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALAN MCCORMICK THRU NOV CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FELICITY GOODING THRU NOV TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA DOLBY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOLLY GOCHMAN TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE FORREST THRU NOV TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIPPE SION THRU NOV TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAHENDRA PANDEY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW DOUST TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHARINE BRYANT FROM NOV TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS GRONO CEO/PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$271,557 $65,053 $336,610
ZOE MARSHALL DIR. OF FINANCE/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$130,112 $12,984 $143,096
AMY RAHE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF NORTH AMERICA 40.00
Key Emp
$208,187 $31,522 $239,709
DAN VEXLER MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$134,956 $13,397 $148,353
ERIN PHELPS SENIOR ADVISER TO THE CEO 40.00
Highest
$116,040 $23,686 $139,726
HAVOVI WADIA DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$111,303 $11,107 $122,410
YUKI LO HEAD OF RESEARCH AND EVALUATION 40.00
Highest
$102,944 $10,008 $112,952
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 $16,745,454 $22,499,766 $40,897,993 $-5,754,312
2022 $13,472,289 $19,583,402 $45,895,614 $-6,111,113
2021 $51,201,158 $12,709,141 $51,719,352 $38,492,017
2020 $18,685,548 $14,948,943 $12,548,545 $3,736,605
2019 $16,398,424 $14,941,293 $9,289,800 $1,457,131
2018 $13,749,650 $14,409,526 $7,542,955 $-659,876
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