Civic Intelligence

John Brown Freedom Fund

EIN 87-1905218 • 501(c)4 • Lawrence, KS

Profile

Research/analyze what motivates citizens to be engaged in the political process. Educating citizens regarding public policy issues affecting the state of kansas.

4824 Normandy Park StLawrence, KS 66049

n/A

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

40th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

14th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-90%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

324%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets40th percentile

Assets

Down

$0

Down $10,536 (-100%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$0

Down $10,536 (-100%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Down

$10,536

Down $41,728 (-80%) from 2023

Net Income

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $128,759Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $128,7592021Assets 2022: $12,300Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $12,3002022Assets 2023: $10,536Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $10,5362023Assets 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$0
Liabilities-
Net Assets$0
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2021: $135,000Expenses 2021: $6,241Net Income 2021: $128,7592021Revenue 2022: $572,500Expenses 2022: $688,960Net Income 2022: -$116,4602022Revenue 2023: $50,500Expenses 2023: $52,264Net Income 2023: -$1,7642023Expenses 2024: $10,5362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue-
Expenses$10,536
Net Income-
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$0
Revenue
-
Expenses
$10,536
Net income
-
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.11
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.51$0.52$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$5.73$6.89$1.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.00$1.29$1.35$0.06$1.29
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Research/analyze what motivates citizens to be involved in civic duties

Research/analyze what motivates citizens to be engaged in the political process. Educating citizens regarding public policy issues affecting the state of kansas.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
SOCIAL WELFARE RESEARCH & ANALYSIS.-$9,151
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
REBECCA JOHNSONPresident-$0--
JIM DENNINGTreasurer-$0--
DAVID LANGFORDSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
John Brown Freedom Fund
EIN
87-1905218
Phone
7855062555
Address
4824 NORMANDY PARK ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66049

Signing Officer

Name
Jim Denning
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7855062555
Signed
2025-04-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
James V Myers CPA
Address
PO BOX 772, HOXIE, KS 67740
Preparer
James V Myers
Phone
7856753711
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

“Expenses bank charges 99 contributions 9,052 total 9,151”

Form 990-ez, Part III

“Research/analyze what motivates citizens to be engaged in the political process. Educating citizens regarding public policy issues affecting the state of kansas.”

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