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Foundation for Rational Economics and Education Inc

EIN 74-2066841 • 501(c)3 • Lake Jackson, TX

Profile

The Foundation for Rational Economics & Education, Inc. (F.R.E.E.) is a non-partisan organization dedicated to public education on the principles of free-market economics, sound money & limited government.

PO Box 1776Lake Jackson, TX 77566

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

18th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$146,000

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

20th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Down

$920,893

Down $118,662 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$920,893

Down $118,662 (-11%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Down

$734,831

Down $34,214 (-4.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$853,493

Up $6,164 (+0.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$118,662

Down $40,378 (-52%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth20th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $652,829Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $652,8292010Assets 2011: $642,576Liabilities 2011: $2,465Net Assets 2011: $640,1112011Assets 2012: $506,316Liabilities 2012: $9,735Net Assets 2012: $496,5812012Assets 2013: $264,739Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $264,7392013Assets 2014: $242,066Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $242,0662014Assets 2015: $148,967Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $148,9672015Assets 2016: $167,081Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $167,0812016Assets 2017: $208,199Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $208,1992017Assets 2018: $663,729Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $663,7292018Assets 2019: $713,835Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $713,8352019Assets 2020: $1,177,124Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,177,1242020Assets 2021: $1,283,401Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,283,4012021Assets 2022: $1,117,838Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,117,8382022Assets 2023: $1,039,555Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,039,5552023Assets 2024: $920,893Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $920,8932024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$920,893
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$920,893
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $460,814Expenses 2010: $372,347Net Income 2010: $88,4672010Revenue 2011: $409,644Expenses 2011: $422,362Net Income 2011: -$12,7182011Revenue 2012: $308,592Expenses 2012: $400,013Net Income 2012: -$91,4212012Revenue 2013: $782,201Expenses 2013: $1,014,043Net Income 2013: -$231,8422013Revenue 2014: $532,550Expenses 2014: $555,223Net Income 2014: -$22,6732014Revenue 2015: $317,985Expenses 2015: $411,084Net Income 2015: -$93,0992015Revenue 2016: $401,598Expenses 2016: $383,484Net Income 2016: $18,1142016Revenue 2017: $392,256Expenses 2017: $351,138Net Income 2017: $41,1182017Revenue 2018: $872,510Expenses 2018: $416,637Net Income 2018: $455,8732018Revenue 2019: $558,384Expenses 2019: $508,278Net Income 2019: $50,1062019Revenue 2020: $1,037,366Expenses 2020: $574,077Net Income 2020: $463,2892020Revenue 2021: $784,546Expenses 2021: $678,269Net Income 2021: $106,2772021Revenue 2022: $643,067Expenses 2022: $808,630Net Income 2022: -$165,5632022Revenue 2023: $769,045Expenses 2023: $847,329Net Income 2023: -$78,2842023Revenue 2024: $734,831Expenses 2024: $853,493Net Income 2024: -$118,6622024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$734,831
Expenses$853,493
Net Income-$118,662
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$920,893
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$920,893
Revenue
$734,831
Expenses
$853,493
Net income
-$118,662
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.92$0.00$0.92$0.73$0.85$0.12
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.04$0.00$1.04$0.77$0.85$0.08
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.12$0.00$1.12$0.64$0.81$0.17
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.28$0.00$1.28$0.78$0.68$0.11
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.18$0.00$1.18$1.04$0.57$0.46
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.00$0.71$0.56$0.51$0.05
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.66$0.00$0.66$0.87$0.42$0.46
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$0.39$0.35$0.04
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.40$0.38$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.32$0.41$0.09
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.53$0.56$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.00$0.26$0.78$1.01$0.23
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.01$0.50$0.31$0.40$0.09
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.64$0.00$0.64$0.41$0.42$0.01
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.65$0.46$0.37$0.09
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$734,831
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Foundation for Rational Economics & Education, Inc. (F.R.E.E.) is a non-partisan organization dedicated to public education on the principles of free-market economics, sound money &

The Foundation for Rational Economics & Education, Inc. (F.R.E.E.) is a non-partisan organization dedicated to public education on the principles of free-market economics, sound money & limited government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$932,299$791,256▼ $141,043
Investments Other Securities$78,168$101,743▲ $23,575
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$28,523$27,329▼ $1,194
Total Assets$1,039,555$920,893▼ $118,662
Other Assets Total$565$565→ $0
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,039,555$920,893▼ $118,662
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,039,555$920,893▼ $118,662
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,039,555$920,893▼ $118,662

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$27,329$129,218-
Equipment$0$45,806-
Other Securities$101,743--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel McadamsSpecial Projects DirectorFT$146,000$146,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carol PaulPresident & Sec
Ronald W PaulVP/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$693,946
Program Service Revenue
$18,730
Investment Income
$9,869
Other Revenue
$12,286
All Other Contributions
$23,575
Change in Net Assets
$-118,662
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$514,837
Other Expenses$338,656
Total Fundraising Expense$59,181
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Comp Disqual Persons$126,411$87,251$25,819$239,481
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$77,066$53,193$15,741$146,000
Other Expenses$109,394$1,170$0$110,564
All Other Expenses$98,692$3,678$0$102,370
Other Employee Benefits$0$99,867$0$99,867
Occupancy$17,502$22,280$4,375$44,157
Office Expenses$11,068$29,930$704$41,702
Payroll Taxes$14,317$11,449$3,723$29,489
Advertising$28,000$0$0$28,000
Fees for Services Accounting$275$1,500$960$2,735
Depreciation Depletion$0$1,194$0$1,194
Total Functional Expenses$482,725$311,587$59,181$853,493
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Ronald E PaulOfficers spouseBook royaltiesNo$12,286
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
Yes
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Foundation for Rational Economics and Education Inc
EIN
74-2066841
Phone
9792653034
Address
PO Box 1776, Lake Jackson, TX 77566

Signing Officer

Name
Carol W Paul
Title
President & Secretary
Phone
9792653034
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ronald W Paul
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
5
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Paul Phipps & Co Pllc
Address
5959 WEST LOOP SOUTH SUITE 560, BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Preparer
James T Phipps
Phone
7132544055
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 2

“Ronald W. Paul is Carol Pauls son.”

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Organizations accountant approved the 2024 form 990 before it was filed with the IRS.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Audio/visual 144. 144. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Books 6140. 6140. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Business registrations 650. 650. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Conference,Convention,Meeting 58766. 55614. 3152. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Contributions 5000. 5000. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Meals & Entertainment 120. 120. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Scholarships 9500. 9000. 500. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Shipping 26. 0. 26. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Studio 3754. 3754. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Web site design 18270. 18270. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Organizations accountant approved the 2024 form 990 before it was filed with the IRS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Books 6140. 6140. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Business registrations 650. 650. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Conference,Convention,Meeting 58766. 55614. 3152. 0.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Scholarships 9500. 9000. 500. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Shipping 26. 0. 26. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Studio 3754. 3754. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Web site design 18270. 18270. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Pt VI, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Pt VI, Line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
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ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02025-11-13
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ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0James T Phipps
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02025-11-13T05:31:22-08:00
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ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02024-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02024-12-31
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