Freedom Through Education

EIN: 680578749 501(c)(3) Education

Sacramento, CA

Total Revenue
$1,879,316
Total Expenses
$1,632,812
Total Assets
$1,621,100
Net Assets
$974,962
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Johnny Lujan
Phone
9162156143
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Freedom Through Education, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.6M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

To provide members of disadvantaged communities the freedom to a more successful life by expanding the choices they have through services in the areas of Education, Spirituality, Life Skills, Treatment Services and Employment Skills. We recognize that we do not have control over the choices they make, but we do have the ability to expand the options they have.

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

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $35,678
Program Service Revenue $1,843,344
Investment Income $294
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,879,316

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $711,421
Fundraising Expenses $4,635
Program Expenses $1,291,676
Other Expenses $921,391
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,632,812

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,879,316 $1,694,961 +0.1%
Expenses $1,632,812 $1,465,078 +0.1%
Net Income $246,504 $229,883 +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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
16
Volunteers
3

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
1
$116,480
Total Directors
7
$116,480
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Johnny Lujan CEO and Chair 50.00
Officer Director
$116,480 $0 $116,480
Willam Lane Board Member 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Chandler Secretary 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Bryant Vice Chair 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Marshall Treasurer 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pamela Douglas Chaplain 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Mayer Board Member 0.00
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
2025 $1,879,316 $1,632,812 $1,621,100 $246,504
2024 $1,694,961 $1,465,078 $1,360,564 $229,883
2023 $1,409,989 $1,303,308 $1,141,653 $106,681
2022 $1,161,729 $1,244,482 $1,048,042 $-82,753
2021 $1,363,464 $1,084,321 $861,280 $279,143
2020 $1,262,150 $1,113,058 $603,591 $149,092
2019 $1,067,975 $1,126,771 $120,291 $-58,796
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