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Freedomworks Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 52-1526916

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Aug 26, 2015

Organization Profilewww.foundation.freedomworks.org
400 North Capitol Street NW No 765Washington, DC 20001

(202) 783-3870

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Balance Sheet

Assets

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$1,723,073

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Net Assets

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$927,707

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Liabilities

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$795,366

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Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

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$5,886,965

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Expenses

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$5,896,573

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Net Income

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-$9,608

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2011: $6,403,963Liabilities 2011: $1,450,809Net Assets 2011: $4,953,1542011Assets 2012: $5,788,264Liabilities 2012: $1,134,125Net Assets 2012: $4,654,1392012Assets 2013: $1,294,519Liabilities 2013: $399,428Net Assets 2013: $895,0912013Assets 2014: $1,723,073Liabilities 2014: $795,366Net Assets 2014: $927,7072014Assets 2014: $1,723,073Liabilities 2014: $795,366Net Assets 2014: $927,7072014Assets 2015: $1,791,610Liabilities 2015: $1,512,000Net Assets 2015: $279,6102015Assets 2016: $2,864,484Liabilities 2016: $2,653,230Net Assets 2016: $211,2542016Assets 2017: $1,932,236Liabilities 2017: $3,004,295Net Assets 2017: -$1,072,0592017Assets 2018: $1,346,822Liabilities 2018: $206,603Net Assets 2018: $1,140,2192018Assets 2019: $2,953,833Liabilities 2019: $808,176Net Assets 2019: $2,145,6572019Assets 2020: $3,901,615Liabilities 2020: $181,372Net Assets 2020: $3,720,2432020Assets 2021: $3,288,674Liabilities 2021: $688,385Net Assets 2021: $2,600,2892021Assets 2022: $1,663,129Liabilities 2022: $343,541Net Assets 2022: $1,319,5882022Assets 2023: $1,836,076Liabilities 2023: $465,246Net Assets 2023: $1,370,8302023

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$1,723,073
Liabilities$795,366
Net Assets$927,707
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2011: $6,729,5362011Expenses 2012: $7,918,6042012Revenue 2013: $5,430,464Expenses 2013: $9,143,765Net Income 2013: -$3,713,3012013Revenue 2014: $5,886,965Expenses 2014: $5,896,573Net Income 2014: -$9,6082014Revenue 2014: $5,886,965Expenses 2014: $5,896,573Net Income 2014: -$9,6082014Revenue 2015: $3,537,202Expenses 2015: $4,271,696Net Income 2015: -$734,4942015Revenue 2016: $3,495,724Expenses 2016: $3,536,818Net Income 2016: -$41,0942016Revenue 2017: $3,938,665Expenses 2017: $5,221,978Net Income 2017: -$1,283,3132017Revenue 2018: $7,185,920Expenses 2018: $4,973,527Net Income 2018: $2,212,3932018Revenue 2019: $5,761,882Expenses 2019: $4,755,662Net Income 2019: $1,006,2202019Revenue 2020: $8,379,908Expenses 2020: $6,805,394Net Income 2020: $1,574,5142020Revenue 2021: $7,527,754Expenses 2021: $8,604,982Net Income 2021: -$1,077,2282021Revenue 2022: $7,186,346Expenses 2022: $8,423,843Net Income 2022: -$1,237,4972022Revenue 2023: $4,607,322Expenses 2023: $4,556,267Net Income 2023: $51,0552023

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$5,886,965
Expenses$5,896,573
Net Income-$9,608
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Aug 26, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$6,003,453
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of FreedomWorks Foundation is to educate and empower Americans with the principles of individual liberty, small government, and free markets.

We exist to engage and educate Americans across all demographics on the principles of smaller government, lower taxes, free markets, personal liberty, and the rule of law.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$827,820$1,237,864▲ $410,044
Investments Other Securities$388,797$431,021▲ $42,224
Pledges and Grants Receivable$76,652$51,613▼ $25,039
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,250$1,677▲ $427
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$898-
Total Assets$1,294,519$1,723,073▲ $428,554
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$399,428$795,366▲ $395,938
Total Liabilities$399,428$795,366▲ $395,938
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$839,096$574,366▼ $264,730
Unrestricted Net Assets$55,995$353,341▲ $297,346
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$895,091$927,707▲ $32,616
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,294,519$1,723,073▲ $428,554

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$431,021--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Matt KibbePresidentPT$171,472$18,899$190,371
Wayne BroughVP of Research/SecretaryFT$138,079$12,204$150,283
Allen PageState DirectorPT$17,454$99,725$117,179
Adam BrandonExecutive Vice PresidentPT$95,084$5,426$100,510
John CampbellDigital Marketing DirectorPT$74,464$4,304$78,768
Lucas BlanchardVP of Operations & TreasurerPT$72,479$4,477$76,956
Kara PallyDirector of Web and TechnologyPT$52,516$6,423$58,939
Andrew SmithVP of Member MarketingPT$36,163$4,772$40,935
James CardilloChief Financial Officer & TreasurerPT$1,717$2,277$3,994

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Robert T E LansingBoard Chair
Frank M SandsBoard Member
Joan CarterBoard Member
Michael DarlandBoard Member
Steve ForbesBoard Member
Ted AbramBoard Member

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Rebecca Hagelin Communications & MarketiAdvertising Services4572 25th Road North, Arlington, VA 22207$922,502
Terra EclipseWebsite Design600 F Street NW Suite 400, Washington, DC 20004$275,249
Pinkston GroupPublic Relations Services5270 Shawnee Rd Suite 102, Alexandria, VA 22312$223,469
CCI News Services IncRental ServicesCOX Media Group 6205 Peachtree Dunw, Atlanta, GA 30328$216,105
Cuccinelli & Associates PLLCLegal Services10560 Main Street Suite 218, Fairfax, VA 22030$208,836
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$5,890,283
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-4,688
Other Revenue
$1,370
All Other Contributions
$5,890,283
Change in Net Assets
$-9,608

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded4$87,099Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions4$87,099-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,916,353
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-29,388
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$42,040
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-29,388
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$5,958,393
Total Revenue per Form 990
$5,886,965
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$4,005,193
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,885,882
Total Fundraising Expense$504,902
Professional Fundraising Fees$5,498
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$1,328,597$4,056$596$1,333,249
Other Salaries and Wages$842,471$137,968$169,587$1,150,026
Information Technology$617,937$3,100$7,587$628,624
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$382,498$60,369$76,973$519,840
Depreciation Depletion$358,978$58,788$72,261$490,027
Fees for Services Other$417,077$29,160$10,132$456,369
Fees for Services Legal$257,239$18,172$6,816$282,227
Occupancy$197,767$2,499$39,196$239,462
Travel$127,961$718$40,945$169,624
Office Expenses$110,052$14,950$36,883$161,885
Conferences and Meetings$119,792$865$2,884$123,541
Other Employee Benefits$72,250$11,832$14,544$98,626
Payroll Taxes$68,074$11,148$13,703$92,925
Fees for Services Accounting-$59,052-$59,052
Insurance$30,570$5,006$6,154$41,730
Pension Plan Contributions$17,922$2,935$3,608$24,465
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$5,498$5,498
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$184-$184
Other Expenses$4,893$81$-4,893$0
Total Functional Expenses$43,753$0$17,153$60,906

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,925,777
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,896,573
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,896,389
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$29,388
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$184
Other Expense Adjustments$184
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$5,498
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Theresa KibbePresident's spouseSenior AdvisorNo$74,098
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to related organization$795,366
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and draft copy is provided to Foundation senior staff, outside general counsel and all board members for review. All comments after reviews are compiled and discussed with CPA firm for editing. After edits are made, final version of Form 990 is provided to the President, Treasurer, and Management Committee for final review. Once reviewed, the President is provided the final 990 for signature and filing.”

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

“Governance and Ethics Policy is reviewed and adopted annually by the Board of Directors and employees. Board of directors and employees shall disclose annually to the Secretary any direct conflict between their own individual interests and those of FreedomWorks Foundation. If such a conflict does exist, the director or employee shall provide the Secretary written notice of such relationship and shall refrain from acting on any issue with respect to which the director or employee is conflicted.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15

“The process includes completion of an independent compensation study on a periodic basis, based on a compilation of competitive data representing similar organizations. This information is then presented to the compensation committee at a semi-annual Board meeting to discuss and vote on. This process includes compensation for the CEO or any person deemed a disqualified person under Internal Revenue Code Section 4958. The process for determining compensation of other officers or key employees of the organization is determined by the President.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“FreedomWorks Foundation makes its Form 1023 available upon request. FreedomWorks Foundation makes available a public disclosure copy of its Federal Form 990 upon request and it is available on Guidestar.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“FreedomWorks Foundation makes its governing documents, certain policies (including conflict of interest policy) and financial statements available upon request based on discretion of management.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
FreedomWorks Foundation Inc
EIN
52-1526916
Phone
2027833870
Address
400 North Capitol Street NW No 765, Washington, DC 20001

Signing Officer

Name
Adam Brandon
Title
CEO
Phone
2027833870
Signed
2015-08-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Adam Brandon
Formed
1989
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
67
Volunteers
2,930,000

Preparer

Firm
Rogers & Company PLLC
Address
8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600, Vienna, VA 22182
Preparer
Nicole M Prince CPA
Phone
7038930300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“FreedomWorks Foundation has an audit commmittee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant.”

Form 990, Amended:

“The Organization's 990 has been amended to appropriately reflect all board members who served at any time during 2014, as well as corresponding revisions to the numbers of voting and independent voting members serving at 12/31/2014 (reported on Part VI, lines 1a and 1b, respectively, and also as summarized information on Part I, lines 3 and 4)”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“Management has evaluated the Foundation's tax positions and has concluded that the Foundation has taken no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements.”

Part XI, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Investment management fees -184.”

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Rental expenses -29,388.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Rental expenses 29,388.”

Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Investment management fees 184.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0FreedomWorks Foundation improves the well-being of American consumers through the promotion and support of economic education. FreedomWorks Foundation advances the ideas of lower taxes, less government and more freedom by educating and training citizens.
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,723,073
Liabilities
$795,366
Net assets
$927,707
Revenue
$5,886,965
Expenses
$5,896,573
Net income
-$9,608
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.47$1.37$4.61$4.56$0.05
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.34$1.32$7.19$8.42$1.24
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.29$0.69$2.60$7.53$8.60$1.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.90$0.18$3.72$8.38$6.81$1.57
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.95$0.81$2.15$5.76$4.76$1.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.21$1.14$7.19$4.97$2.21
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$3.00$1.07$3.94$5.22$1.28
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.86$2.65$0.21$3.50$3.54$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$1.51$0.28$3.54$4.27$0.73
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$0.80$0.93$5.89$5.90$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.72$0.80$0.93$5.89$5.90$0.01
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.40$0.90$5.43$9.14$3.71
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.79$1.13$4.65$7.92
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.40$1.45$4.95$6.73