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Minnesota Freedom Fund

EIN 82-1214607 • 501(c)3 • Minneapolis, MN

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The minnesota freedom fund pays criminal bail and immigration bonds for those who cannot otherwise afford to as we seek to end discriminatory, coercive, and oppressive jailing.

PO Box 6398Minneapolis, MN 55406

www.mnfreedomfund.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

1st percentile

-248%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-16%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

87%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Down

$15,613,130

Down $2,736,060 (-15%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$615,103

Up $139,178 (+29%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$14,998,027

Down $2,875,238 (-16%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,158,080

Up $402,907 (+53%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$4,033,318

Down $429,597 (-9.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$2,875,238

Up $832,504 (+22%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2017: $57,854Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $57,8542017Assets 2018: $152,545Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $152,5452018Assets 2019: $282,870Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $282,8702019Assets 2020: $34,687,167Liabilities 2020: $72,913Net Assets 2020: $34,614,2542020Assets 2021: $27,944,191Liabilities 2021: $154,400Net Assets 2021: $27,789,7912021Assets 2022: $22,089,479Liabilities 2022: $464,386Net Assets 2022: $21,625,0932022Assets 2023: $18,349,190Liabilities 2023: $475,925Net Assets 2023: $17,873,2652023Assets 2024: $15,613,130Liabilities 2024: $615,103Net Assets 2024: $14,998,0272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$15,613,130
Liabilities$615,103
Net Assets$14,998,027
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd percentile

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

$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2017: $52,908Expenses 2017: $700Net Income 2017: $52,2082017Revenue 2018: $110,092Expenses 2018: $15,401Net Income 2018: $94,6912018Revenue 2019: $231,424Expenses 2019: $99,863Net Income 2019: $131,5612019Revenue 2020: $41,667,782Expenses 2020: $7,336,398Net Income 2020: $34,331,3842020Revenue 2021: $841,283Expenses 2021: $4,873,192Net Income 2021: -$4,031,9092021Revenue 2022: $330,096Expenses 2022: $7,039,822Net Income 2022: -$6,709,7262022Revenue 2023: $755,173Expenses 2023: $4,462,915Net Income 2023: -$3,707,7422023Revenue 2024: $1,158,080Expenses 2024: $4,033,318Net Income 2024: -$2,875,2382024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,158,080
Expenses$4,033,318
Net Income-$2,875,238
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
$15,613,130
Liabilities
$615,103
Net assets
$14,998,027
Revenue
$1,158,080
Expenses
$4,033,318
Net income
-$2,875,238
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$15.6$0.62$15.0$1.16$4.03$2.88
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$18.3$0.48$17.9$0.76$4.46$3.71
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.1$0.46$21.6$0.33$7.04$6.71
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.9$0.15$27.8$0.84$4.87$4.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$34.7$0.07$34.6$41.7$7.34$34.3
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.23$0.10$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.11$0.02$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.05$0.00$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,158,080
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The minnesota freedom fund pays criminal bail and immigration bonds for those who cannot otherwise afford to as we seek to end discriminatory, coercive, and oppressive jailing.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$11,780,623$9,187,271▼ $2,593,352
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$786,938$736,294▼ $50,644
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$170,002$122,925▼ $47,077
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$90,219$73,095▼ $17,124
Accounts Receivable$13,642$159▼ $13,483
Total Assets$18,349,190$15,613,130▼ $2,736,060
Other Assets Total$5,507,766$5,493,386▼ $14,380
Liabilities
Grants Payable$250,000$300,000▲ $50,000
Other Liabilities$90,159$162,514▲ $72,355
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$135,766$152,589▲ $16,823
Total Liabilities$475,925$615,103▲ $139,178
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$17,873,265$14,998,027▼ $2,875,238
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$17,873,265$14,998,027▼ $2,875,238
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$18,349,190$15,613,130▼ $2,736,060

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$122,925$156,866$279,791
Other Assets Org$5,330,872--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jana KoorenDeputy Executive DirectorFT$119,387$12,406$131,793
Chanda Smith BakerInterim Exec. Director (thru 12/2024)FT$125,708-$125,708
Sarah Noble FrankDirector of CommunicationsFT$95,242$9,394$104,636

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Valentina MckenzieChair
Willie LloydVice Chair
Toshira GallowayMember
Malaika EbanMember (thru 12/2024)
Bonnie HowertonSecretary (thru 12/2024)
Moncies FrancoTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
CliftonlarsonallenAccounting ServicesPO BOX 776376, Chicago, IL 60677$178,263
Smith Baker LLCInterim Executive Leadership5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD SUITE 700, St Louis Park, MN 55416$125,708
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$158,914
Program Service Revenue
$413,461
Investment Income
$585,705
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$158,914
Change in Net Assets
$-2,875,238

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,158,080
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,158,080
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,158,080
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,208,200
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,723,746
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$101,372
Total Fundraising Expense$48,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$789,849$315,550-$1,105,399
Fees for Services Other$9,952$224,918$48,000$282,870
Other Employee Benefits$205,107$60,550-$265,657
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$164,959$65,385-$230,344
Information Technology$121,344$75,149-$196,493
Occupancy$49$182,582-$182,631
Fees for Services Accounting-$161,458-$161,458
Payroll Taxes$71,839$29,598-$101,437
Grants to Domestic Orgs$101,372--$101,372
Office Expenses$16,172$39,478-$55,650
Depreciation Depletion$25,892$21,185-$47,077
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$26,137-$26,137
Pension Plan Contributions$14,847$6,062-$20,909
Travel$13,124$596-$13,720
Other Expenses$4,627$5,017-$9,644
Insurance-$9,574-$9,574
All Other Expenses$3,600$5,466-$9,066
Fees for Services Legal-$8,594-$8,594
Total Functional Expenses$2,712,749$1,272,569$48,000$4,033,318

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,033,319
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,033,318
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,033,318
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Minnesota Freedom Fund ActionMinneapolis, MN501(c)(4)Operating Support$100,000
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$162,514
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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

“A copy of the 990 is provided to the executive director and the director of finance.”

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

“We require all employees and directors to re-sign the conflict of interest policy annually. We self monitor our daily activities and dealings to ensure there are no conflicts of interest by staff, management, or board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Executive director salaries are set by the board of directors. Compensation for all other directors is determined by the executive director utilizing data from the minnesota nonprofit salary & benefits survey, as well as information from the current jobs marketplace.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Form 990 will be made available upon written request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No other documents will be made available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Minnesota Freedom Fund
EIN
82-1214607
Phone
9523812644
Address
PO BOX 6398, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406

Signing Officer

Name
Elizer Darris
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9523812644
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elizer Darris
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
23
Volunteers
140

Preparer

Firm
Sdk CPA
Address
100 WASHINGTON AVE S STE 1600, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
Preparer
Wendy Harden CPA
Phone
6123325500
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Mff is exempt from income taxes under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) and applicable minnesota statutes, except to the extent it has taxable income from activities that are not related to its exempt purpose. Management believes mff did not have any unrelated business income in 2024 or 2023. Mff management believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and accordingly, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“ROUNDING 1.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE MINNESOTA FREEDOM FUND PAYS CRIMINAL BAIL AND IMMIGRATION BONDS FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT OTHERWISE AFFORD TO AS WE SEEK TO END DISCRIMINATORY, COERCIVE, AND OPPRESSIVE JAILING.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MFF IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) AND APPLICABLE MINNESOTA STATUTES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT IT HAS TAXABLE INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES MFF DID NOT HAVE ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IN 2024 OR 2023. MFF MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND ACCORDINGLY, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ROUNDING 1.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0OPERATING SUPPORT
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ALL GRANTS SPECIFY FUNDS ARE TO BE USED TO SUPPORT "NATIONAL EFFORTS". THERE IS A REPORTING MECHANISM IN ALL GRANTS WHERE THE GRANTEE MUST SUPPLY MINNESOTA FREEDOM FUND WITH FOLLOW UP REPORTS INFORMING THE ORGANIZATION WHERE THE FUNDS WERE ALLOCATED (LOCATION AND ORGANIZATION), NATURE OF USE (BAIL OR BOND AND AMOUNT), THE NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS HELPED, AS WELL AS OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDS.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt01
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1WE REQUIRE ALL EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS TO RE-SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. WE SELF MONITOR OUR DAILY ACTIVITIES AND DEALINGS TO ENSURE THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY STAFF, MANAGEMENT, OR BOARD MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARIES ARE SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER DIRECTORS IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UTILIZING DATA FROM THE MINNESOTA NONPROFIT SALARY & BENEFITS SURVEY, AS WELL AS INFORMATION FROM THE CURRENT JOBS MARKETPLACE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FORM 990 WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4NO OTHER DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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 B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19

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