Civic Intelligence

Foundation for American Freedom

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 46-5511681

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 10, 2017

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 1060Alexandria, VA 22313

(727) 623-0934

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

52nd percentile

2.8%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$25,000

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.4% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

98th percentile

238%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-50%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Up

$42,703

Up $30,057 (+238%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$42,703

Up $30,057 (+238%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,060,022

Down $1,061,561 (-50%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$1,029,965

Down $1,078,972 (-51%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$30,057

Up $17,411 (+138%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2015: $12,646Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $12,6462015Assets 2016: $42,703Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $42,7032016Assets 2017: $118,484Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $118,4842017Assets 2018: $225,060Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $225,0602018Assets 2019: $430,986Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $430,9862019Assets 2020: $262,611Liabilities 2020: $70,000Net Assets 2020: $192,6112020Assets 2021: $368,633Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $368,6332021Assets 2022: $154,909Liabilities 2022: $110,138Net Assets 2022: $44,7712022Assets 2023: $3,885Liabilities 2023: $4,408Net Assets 2023: -$5232023Assets 2024: $152,100Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $152,1002024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$42,703
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$42,703
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2015: $2,121,583Expenses 2015: $2,108,937Net Income 2015: $12,6462015Revenue 2016: $1,060,022Expenses 2016: $1,029,965Net Income 2016: $30,0572016Revenue 2017: $1,067,938Expenses 2017: $992,157Net Income 2017: $75,7812017Revenue 2018: $4,995,000Expenses 2018: $4,888,424Net Income 2018: $106,5762018Revenue 2019: $5,470,000Expenses 2019: $5,264,074Net Income 2019: $205,9262019Revenue 2020: $5,330,500Expenses 2020: $5,568,874Net Income 2020: -$238,3742020Revenue 2021: $6,195,500Expenses 2021: $6,019,478Net Income 2021: $176,0222021Revenue 2022: $5,895,500Expenses 2022: $6,219,362Net Income 2022: -$323,8622022Revenue 2023: $6,950,000Expenses 2023: $6,995,294Net Income 2023: -$45,2942023Revenue 2024: $10,045,000Expenses 2024: $9,892,377Net Income 2024: $152,6232024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,060,022
Expenses$1,029,965
Net Income$30,057
Open 2016 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 10, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$1,060,022
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Foundation for American Freedom funds, promotes, sponsors and facilitates independent nonpartisan educational and related activities dedicated to improving the lives of Americans.

Foundation for American Freedom funds, promotes, sponsors and facilitates independent nonpartisan educational and related activities dedicated to improving the lives of Americans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$12,646$42,703▲ $30,057
Total Assets$12,646$42,703▲ $30,057
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$12,646$42,703▲ $30,057
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,646$42,703▲ $30,057
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$12,646$42,703▲ $30,057
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Mary Katharine HamDirector, President-$25,000$25,000
Stephanie EdelmanSecretary/TreasurerPT$10,000$10,000
Emily SchultheisDirector-$10,000$10,000
Jaime SneiderDirector-$10,000$10,000
Katherine Mangu-WardDirector-$10,000$10,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,060,022
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,060,022
Change in Net Assets
$30,057
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$945,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$65,000
Other Expenses$19,965
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$945,000--$945,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,750$3,250-$65,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,016-$15,016
Insurance-$2,121-$2,121
Travel$1,107$58-$1,165
Conferences and Meetings$1,025$54-$1,079
Office Expenses$556$28-$584
Total Functional Expenses$1,009,438$20,527$0$1,029,965
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Free Beacon LLCArlington, VA-see Part IV$945,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“This form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors and legal professionals prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization asks the board members and officers annually to disclose interests that may give rise to potential conflicts of interest under the conflicts of interest policy. It does so in conjunction with asking for information about arrangements that may need to be disclosed on the form 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are provided upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for American Freedom
EIN
46-5511681
Phone
7276230934
Address
PO Box 1060, Alexandria, VA 22313
Doing Business As
Foundation for American Freedom

Signing Officer

Name
Mary Katharine Ham
Title
President
Signed
2017-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mary Katharine Ham
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Jonathan T Proch LLC CPA
Address
1 Research Ct Ste 450, Rockville, MD 20850
Preparer
Jonathan T Proch CPA
Phone
3012538686
Raw XML Appendix329 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0Foundation for American Freedom funds, promotes, sponsors and facilitates independent nonpartisan educational and related activities dedicated to improving the lives of Americans.
IRS990/AddressChangeInd0X
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt01060022
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Liberty Consultants
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum07276230934
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0648 Santa Maria Drive
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Tierra Verde
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0FL
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd033715
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt012646
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt042703
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03250
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt061750
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt065000
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0false
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt054
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01025
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt01079
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt01060022
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0945000
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt019965
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt030057
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt065000
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt01029965
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt01060022
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/Desc0Provided grants that educated the public through investigative journalism.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DoingBusinessAsName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Foundation for American Freedom
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0898400
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt015016
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt015016
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt0003.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1001.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt2001.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt3001.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt4005.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Mary Katharine Ham
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Katherine Mangu-Ward
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Emily Schultheis
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Jaime Sneider
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Stephanie Edelman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt025000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt210000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt310000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt410000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Director, President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Secretary/Treasurer
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr02014
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt03
IRS990/GrantAmt0841050
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0945000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt0945000
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0true
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt01060022
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt03
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02121
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt02121
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt06
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0DE
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0Foundation for American Freedom funds, promotes, sponsors and facilitates independent nonpartisan educational and related activities dedicated to improving the lives of Americans.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt012646
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt042703
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt028
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0556
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0584
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Mary Katharine Ham
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Provided grants that promoted, sponsored and facilitated independent, nonpartisan education dedicated to improving the lives of Americans.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0111038
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt0103950
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt02121333
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt02043333
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0250
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt010604
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt012646
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt055000
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt02108937
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt02121583
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt030057
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01060022
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02121333
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt03181355
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0250
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0250
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt03181355
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01060022
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02121333
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt03181355
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt03181605
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd0true
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0945000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0see Part IV
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Free Beacon LLC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0471472225
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01000 Wilson Blvd 26th fl
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0Arlington
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0VA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd022209
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organizations procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in furtherance of its tax-exempt charitable and educational purpose includes maintaining records that substantiate the amounts and recipients of the grants. The grant recipients sign grant agreements outlining their responsibilities and Foundation for American Freedom obtains reports that confirm the appropriate use of all grant funds.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Promote independent investigative journalism.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I Line 2
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part II Line 1, 1h
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt01
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0This form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors and legal professionals prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization asks the board members and officers annually to disclose interests that may give rise to potential conflicts of interest under the conflicts of interest policy. It does so in conjunction with asking for information about arrangements that may need to be disclosed on the form 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are provided upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0DE
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt012646
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt042703
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt012646
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt042703
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt01060022
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt020527
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01009438
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01029965
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt012646
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt042703
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt01009438
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt065000
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt01060022
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt012646
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt042703
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt058
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01107
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt01165
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd0false
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt012646
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt042703
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO Box 1060
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0Alexandria
IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0VA
IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd022313
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt03
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt03
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd0true
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02018-03-14 21:41:22Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0false
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Mary Katharine Ham
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0President
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02017-11-10
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Foundation for American Freedom
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0FOUN
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0465511681
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum07276230934
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0PO Box 1060
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0Alexandria
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0VA
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd022313
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId0D22C8823EA21486D5CF7D5378E819F821D8BFF5E
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId0D22C8823EA21486D5CF7D5378E819F821D8BFF5E
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/FilingLicenseTypeCd0P
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPAddress/IPv4AddressTxt074.96.104.210
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPDt02017-11-11
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPTimezoneCd0ES
ReturnHeader/FilingSecurityInformation/IPTm012:01:19
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Jonathan T Proch LLC CPA
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt01 Research Ct Ste 450
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0Rockville
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MD
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd020850
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum03012538686
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt02017-11-10
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0Jonathan T Proch CPA
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/SelfEmployedInd0X
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02017-11-11T07:15:25-00:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02016-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02016-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02016

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$42,703
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$42,703
Revenue
$1,060,022
Expenses
$1,029,965
Net income
$30,057
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.15$0.00$0.15$10.0$9.89$0.15
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$6.95$7.00$0.05
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.11$0.04$5.90$6.22$0.32
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.37$0.00$0.37$6.20$6.02$0.18
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.07$0.19$5.33$5.57$0.24
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.43$0.00$0.43$5.47$5.26$0.21
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$0.23$5.00$4.89$0.11
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.12$0.00$0.12$1.07$0.99$0.08
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$1.06$1.03$0.03
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.01$0.00$0.01$2.12$2.11$0.01