Civic Intelligence

Humanity for Freedom Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 92-2144342

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 12, 2025

Organization Profilehumanityforfreedomfoundation.org
PO Box 6243Arlington, VA 22206-0243

(202) 680-4017

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

18th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

91st percentile

54%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

100th percentile

10857150%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1873%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,085,725

Up $1,085,715 (+10857150%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,085,725

Up $1,085,715 (+10857150%) from 2023

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue18th percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,023,450

Up $1,920,867 (+1873%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$937,735

Up $835,162 (+814%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,085,715

Up $1,085,705 (+10857050%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2023: $10Net Assets 2023: $102023Assets 2024: $1,085,725Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,085,7252024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,085,725
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,085,725
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Revenue 2023: $102,583Expenses 2023: $102,573Net Income 2023: $102023Revenue 2024: $2,023,450Expenses 2024: $937,735Net Income 2024: $1,085,7152024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,023,450
Expenses$937,735
Net Income$1,085,715
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,023,450
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Humanity for Freedom Foundation is a global non-profit that assists those who face the evils of authoritarianism as well as undertakes research promotes public policies that support freedom and helps the courageous opponents of authoritarianism. Working across conflict zones HFF provides on-the-ground support to displaced peoples and those living through war against authoritarian regimes as well as helping countries BE PREPARED for future conflict. HFF helps protect and rebuild peoples lives around the world whose freedom is under attack by authoritarianism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$10$1,085,725▲ $1,085,715
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$10$1,085,725▲ $1,085,715
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$0$0→ $0
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$10$1,085,725▲ $1,085,715
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10$1,085,725▲ $1,085,715
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10$1,085,725▲ $1,085,715
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael WatersChairman and President
Mark RoseDirector
Paul JacobDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,023,450
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,023,450
Change in Net Assets
$1,085,715
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$600,000
Other Expenses$317,735
Total Fundraising Expense$44,100
Professional Fundraising Fees$20,000
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$600,000--$600,000
Travel$115,000$0$10,000$125,000
Conferences and Meetings$55,000$0$12,500$67,500
Fees for Services Management$30,000$30,000$0$60,000
Fees for Services Legal$20,000$15,000$0$35,000
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$20,000$20,000
Information Technology$12,385$3,500$0$15,885
Advertising$9,000$0$1,600$10,600
Office Expenses$2,500$1,250$0$3,750
Total Functional Expenses$843,885$49,750$44,100$937,735
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$700,000

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Program ServiceProviding support that is consistent with our mission of helping families and individuals who have been harmed by war00$700,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$20,000
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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

Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“All discussions are documented via notes or emails.”

Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted”

Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Self reporting by members and discussions among board members”

Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Humanity for Freedom Foundation
EIN
92-2144342
In Care Of
% MICHAEL DANE WATERS
Address
PO BOX 6243, Arlington, VA 22206-0243

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Waters
Title
Director
Signed
2025-05-12
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Dane Waters
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,085,725
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,085,725
Revenue
$2,023,450
Expenses
$937,735
Net income
$1,085,715
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.00$1.09$2.02$0.94$1.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.10$0.00