FREEDOM RESEARCH FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRANDON WHEELER

Phone

2025034733

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FREEDOM RESEARCH FOUNDATION, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $479K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 68% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $72K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE FREEDOM RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS TO SEND AMERICANS TO CONFRONT OUR ENEMIES BY EMPOWERING THOSE WHO SHARE OUR VALUES. WE BELIEVE IN THE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MADE AMERICA THE GREATEST POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENT IN HUMAN CIVILIZATION. WE WORK GLOBALLY WITH THOSE WHO SHARE THESE IDEALS. SINCE 1984, WE GO WHERE WE SEE OUR ENEMIES TRYING TO ESTABLISH POWER THROUGH POLITICAL, MILITARY, ECONOMIC OR CIVIL MEANS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $216,460 Revenue: $0

SYRIAN ENGAGEMENT TEAM (SET) -- IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT SECURITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION, THE SET COORDINATED WITH DAANES (DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION OF NORTH AND EAST SYRIA).- TO INTEGRATE THE...

SYRIAN ENGAGEMENT TEAM (SET) -- IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT SECURITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION, THE SET COORDINATED WITH DAANES (DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION OF NORTH AND EAST SYRIA).- TO INTEGRATE THE MEDIA OFFICE IN THE MANAGEMENT AND USAGE OF THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO SERVE AS A MULTI-LANGUAGE EDUCATION PLATFORM INFORMING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND SECURITY IN NORTH-EAST SYRIA.- THE SET CONDUCTED MULTIPLE TRIPS WITH SECRETARY LEVEL PERSONNEL. THE FOCUS WAS ON THE SOLUTIONS FOR AL-HOL CAMP, ISIS PRISONERS, YOUTH REHABILITATION CENTERS AND DEVELOPING ECONOMIC GROWTH PROGRAMS BASED ON OFAC LIC 22 AND OVERALL PROGRESS IN GOVERNANCE ACROSS THE DAANES. MET WITH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATE MEMBERS AND STAFF TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE DEVELOPMENTS IN SYRIA, IRAQ AND ACROSS THE REGION. SPECIFICALLY, THE IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY IN RELATION TO DAANES STABILITY.- ENGAGED WITH DOS AND DOD OFFICIALS TO IMPROVE INTER-AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATE STAFF ON THEIR AREA OF OPERATIONS.

Program 2

Expenses: $79,734 Revenue: $0

UKRAINIAN ENGAGEMENT TEAM (UET) -- CONDUCTED EARLY ENGAGEMENTS WITH UKRAINIAN UNIT LEADERS IN SUPPORT OF FUTURE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT.- MET WITH U.S. STAKEHOLDERS TO DETERMINE LOGISTICAL ACCOUNTABILITY DEFICIENCIES.- COORDINATED WITH U.S. BASED APPLICATION DEVELOPER FOR APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT ADDRESSING IDENTIFIED DEFICIENCIES. - AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAM RESULTS WERE PUBLISHED AND HANDED TO THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR STAKE HOLDERS AS EDUCATION TOOLS TO MAKE THEM AWARE OF THE NECESSITY OF DEVELOPING PRIVATE SECTOR SOLUTIONS. FOR FREEDOM RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURPOSES, THE PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHED EVERYTHING IT WAS DESIGNED TO DO.

Program 3

Expenses: $33,875

GENERAL PROGRAM THE FREEDOM RESEARCH FOUNDATION'S CORE PROGRAM INVOLVES ENGAGING WITH POLICY MAKERS, MILITARY LIAISONS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNICATION, MARKETING INITIATIVES, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE BETTER EDUCATION TO THESE RELEVANT PARTIES ABOUT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IT CONDUCTS. BY GENERATING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES THAT CONCERN FREEDOM RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND ITS PROACTIVE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THEM, OUR GENERAL PROGRAM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN ADVANCING OUR MISSION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $478,122

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,338

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $479,460

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $130,682

Fundraising Expenses $12,999

Program Expenses $330,069

Other Expenses $276,749

TOTAL EXPENSES $407,431

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$479,460	$285,000	+0.7%
Expenses	$407,431	$378,550	+0.1%
Net Income	$72,029	$-93,550	-1.8%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

$149,848

Total Directors