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Freedom Reads

EIN 87-3023665 • 501(c)3 • Hamden, CT

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Freedom reads' mission is to bring joy, inspire hope, and help those inside confront what prison does to the spirit. We bring beautiful, handcrafted bookcases into prisons, transforming cellblocks into freedom libraries. The freedom library is a physical intervention into the landscape of plastic and steel and loneliness that characterizes prison. In an environment where the freedom to think, to contribute to a community, and even to dream about what is possible is too often curtailed, freedom reads reminds those inside that they have not been forgotten.

2666 State Street Suite 5AHamden, CT 06517

freedomreads.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

4th percentile

-68%

Higher net margin than 4% 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

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Down

$13,192,974

Down $2,452,698 (-16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,492,852

Down $3,038 (-0.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$11,700,122

Down $2,449,660 (-17%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,608,736

Down $10,922,732 (-75%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$6,058,378

Up $1,420,951 (+31%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$2,449,642

Down $12,343,683 (-125%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2022: $4,796,992Liabilities 2022: $541,208Net Assets 2022: $4,255,7842022Assets 2023: $15,645,672Liabilities 2023: $1,495,890Net Assets 2023: $14,149,7822023Assets 2024: $13,192,974Liabilities 2024: $1,492,852Net Assets 2024: $11,700,1222024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$13,192,974
Liabilities$1,492,852
Net Assets$11,700,122
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2022: $6,175,615Expenses 2022: $1,919,726Net Income 2022: $4,255,8892022Revenue 2023: $14,531,468Expenses 2023: $4,637,427Net Income 2023: $9,894,0412023Revenue 2024: $3,608,736Expenses 2024: $6,058,378Net Income 2024: -$2,449,6422024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,608,736
Expenses$6,058,378
Net Income-$2,449,642
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$13,192,974
Liabilities
$1,492,852
Net assets
$11,700,122
Revenue
$3,608,736
Expenses
$6,058,378
Net income
-$2,449,642
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.2$1.49$11.7$3.61$6.06$2.45
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.6$1.50$14.1$14.5$4.64$9.89
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.80$0.54$4.26$6.18$1.92$4.26
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,608,736
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Freedom reads' mission is to bring joy, inspire hope, and help those inside confront what prison does to the spirit. We bring beautiful, handcrafted bookcases into prisons, transforming cellblocks into freedom libraries. The freedom library is a physical intervention into the landscape of plastic and steel and loneliness that characterizes prison. In an environment where the freedom to think, to contribute to a community, and even to dream about what is possible is too often curtailed, freedom reads reminds those inside that they have not been forgotten.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,048,043$8,672,210▲ $6,624,167
Pledges and Grants Receivable$5,913,862$1,157,558▼ $4,756,304
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$754,536$719,396▼ $35,140
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,122,233$631,981▼ $4,490,252
Inventories for Sale or Use$437,078$394,805▼ $42,273
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$44,735$51,157▲ $6,422
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$24,149--
Accounts Receivable-$1,314-
Total Assets$15,645,672$13,192,974▼ $2,452,698
Other Assets Total$1,301,036$1,564,553▲ $263,517
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,312,234$1,207,364▼ $104,870
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$183,656$260,488▲ $76,832
Deferred Revenue-$25,000-
Total Liabilities$1,495,890$1,492,852▼ $3,038
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$7,837,670$10,243,151▲ $2,405,481
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,312,112$1,456,971▼ $4,855,141
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$14,149,782$11,700,122▼ $2,449,660
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$15,645,672$13,192,974▼ $2,452,698

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$603,359$107,487$710,846
Equipment$59,259$22,602$81,861
Other Land Buildings$56,778$16,222$73,000
Other Assets Org$382,189--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Reginald Dwayne BettsFounder & CeFT$211,330$30,013$241,343
Reginald Dwayne BettsFounder & CEO-$211,330$30,013$241,343
Ivan DominguezCCOFT$155,170$17,081$172,251
Tyler SperrazzaCPOFT$128,953$13,462$142,415

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tracey MearesBoard Chair
Deborah LeffVice Chair
Steve LevittVice Chair
Alex DuranBoard Direct
Alva GreenbergBoard Direct
Anthony W MarxBoard Direct
Bryan StevensonBoard Direct
Dr Carla HaydenBoard Direct
Gara LamarcheBoard Direct
Robert RabenBoard Direct
Scott SempleBoard Direct
Helena HuangSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
JjoinersLibraries Fabr.2664 STATE STREET, Hamden, CT 06517$1,055,180
Woodsouth Revival LLCLibraries Fabr.836 TOLEDANO STREET, New Orleans, LA 70115$194,420
2666 State Street LLCRent1768 LITCHFIELD TURNPIKE, Woodbridge, CT 06525$150,518
Terri SteingrebeCfo ConsultantPO BOX 2268, New London, NH 03257$118,607
John Bradley MurrayIt Consultant4141 GUNNISON CT, Estero, FL 33928$107,672
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,428,171
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$180,565
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,578,171
Change in Net Assets
$-2,449,642

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,608,655
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$81
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-18
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,608,637
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,608,736
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$4,117,284
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,941,094
Total Fundraising Expense$542,300
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$732,851$485,366$139,678$1,357,895
Fees for Services Other$402,683$33,568$160,832$597,083
All Other Expenses$214,022$88,927$10,394$313,343
Travel$157,983$37,868$96,204$292,055
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$144,806$24,134$72,403$241,343
Other Employee Benefits$106,866$93,457$13,642$213,965
Occupancy$184,754$14,278$11,290$210,322
Fees for Services Accounting-$130,958-$130,958
Payroll Taxes$71,039$39,756$17,096$127,891
Office Expenses$69,163$36,990$14,846$120,999
Depreciation Depletion$96,256$4,351$2,611$103,218
Other Expenses$100,303$750$47$101,053
Conferences and Meetings$1,126$29,379$322$30,827
Fees for Services Legal-$21,099-$21,099
Information Technology$10,889$7,083$2,621$20,593
Insurance$9,615$523$314$10,452
Advertising$9,273$308-$9,581
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$81-$81
Total Functional Expenses$4,466,854$1,049,224$542,300$6,058,378

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,058,378
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,058,297
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,058,297
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$81
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$1,207,364
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by the organization's cfo and controller, who then review the 990 with the ceo. Once those reviews are completed, the draft 990 will be provided to the board chair for review and input before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is discussed annually at a board meeting to address any conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board used the candid employee compensation guide as well as other sources for setting the salary of the ceo.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“A summary version of the financial statements will be posted on the organization's website which is under new construction and a link will be provided to the 990. In addition, these documents may be provided upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Freedom Reads Inc
EIN
87-3023665
Phone
2407655470
Address
2666 STATE STREET SUITE 5A, HAMDEN, CT 06517

Signing Officer

Name
Reginald Dwayne Betts
Title
Founder & CEO
Phone
2407655470
Signed
2025-08-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Reginald Dwayne Betts
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ct
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
22
Volunteers
17

Preparer

Firm
Anstiss & Co Pc
Address
6 OMNI WAY STE 201, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-4187
Preparer
Brendan E Toolin
Phone
9784522500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Freedom reads' mission is to bring joy, inspire hope, and help those inside confront what prison does to the spirit. We bring beautiful, handcrafted bookcases into prisons, transforming cellblocks into freedom libraries. The freedom library is a physical intervention into the landscape of plastic and steel and loneliness that characterizes prison. In an environment where the freedom to think, to contribute to a community, and even to dream about what is possible is too often curtailed, freedom reads reminds those inside that they have not been forgotten.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“OTHER.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The organization, under chapter 602 of the connecticut revised nonstock corporation act as a tax-exempt entity, has been granted tax-exempt status under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3), and is, therefore, generally exempt from federal and state income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes has been provided for in the accompanying financial statements. Asc 740-10, "income taxes", requires the organization to evaluate and disclose tax positions that could have an effect on the organization's financial statements. The organization reports its activities to the internal revenue service and to the state of connecticut on an annual basis. This informational return is generally subject to audit and review by the governmental agencies for a period of three years after filing. Substantially all of the organization's income, expenditures and activities relate to its exempt purpose, therefore, management has determined that the organization is not subject to material unrelated business income taxes and will continue to qualify as tax-exempt.”

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