The Freedom Institute Inc

“The organization reviews the 990 form at a board meeting prior to submitting to the IRS.”

“The organization enforced compliance with its conflict of interest policy by reviewing it periodically at board meetings.”

“The organization uses the following methods to establish compensation packages for its employees - a compensation committee written employment contracts.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Program Service Expenses 152,902, Grants and allocations 831, Revenue 0 TFI Advocacy Program TFI understands the importance of maximizing the time and opportunity for affecting change. The TFI Advocacy Program was created to educate, develop and engage teams who aim to help the community care about important issues, understand the facts and know exactly how they can help. This success is achieved by a passionate team devoted to and focused on advocacy. Through effective coalition building, we are able to educate, influence and mobilize networks. Our teams are woven into and represent the fabric of our community, invested in and committed to having long-term and sustainable impact. We empower both adults and youth to occupy seats and influence decisions through advocacy, on platforms where resolutions are being made about money and community.”

“Program Service Expenses 150,646, Grants and allocations 64,173, Revenue 0 Mesa County Reentry Program The Mesa County Re-Entry program assists participants in securing stable housing, developing employement skills, accessing mental healthcare, and engaging in pro-social activities. MCRP is an expansion of the services we offer to the parole population. MCRP focuses on individuals with high-acuity mental health needs and substance use disorders. TFIs case management approach addresses criminogenic factors, including family engagement and community-based support. A comprehensive case management system tracks progress towards defined outcomes. Participants receive the same supportive services case management, housing support, employment services, and recovery support as our parole population.”

“Program Service Expenses 38,530, Grants and allocations 209, Revenue 0 Freedom Recovery Program TFI offers Recovery Support Services to increase the recovery capital of individuals seeking a new way of life. People suffer in isolation but can heal in the community. Recovery is a team sport. Thats why we focus on providing safe spaces and events for individuals to make connections and feel accepted. We accomplish this by offering face-to-face peer coaching, peer-led groups, recovery-friendly events, family support, and recovery education. All pathways to recovery are supported, and we focus on a strengths-based, participant-directed, whole-person approach. We combine our lived experience with state and nationally-approved training to help people in or seeking recovery discover what works for them. Providing a safe space to come as they are, we meet them right where theyre at and help them discover their best self among people who understand and care about what they are going through. Hope and inspiration permeate all that we do at The Freedom Community Center. Recovery is a life-long journey, and we are excited to walk it out together.”

“The organizations previously reported ending balance was overstated by 18,134.”