Point of Freedom
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Point of Freedoms (POF) Missiom includes providing clean, comfortable housing and peer counseling to women previously struggling with substance abuse and related disorders. Through its safe shelter, peer supporters and programs, POF facilitates their re-integration into society
- Income
- $967,819
- Spending
- $988,091
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 93%
- Employees
- 5
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $595,609 spent. OH MHAS Innovation - To combat subsatnce abuse (particularly fentanyl) trends, POF has partnered widely with both state and local agencies to address these issues in innovative ways to support our clients and the Greater Cleveland community. POF continues to provide innovative recoevery suport mechanisms, including a web application to identify resources available to assist our clients and local residents.POF initiated behavioral health services as well as mindfulness programs.
- $217,632 spent. ADAMHS Board Project - POF continues to provide quality recovery housing, peer support, and relapse prevention services to as many as 16 female residents of Cuyahoga County. These individuals have successfully completed the rquired recovery programs but met the historical requirement of diagnosed opiate use or stimulant use disorder.
- $146,520 spent. OH MHAS Community - POF has created an expansive safety net of options for Northeast Ohio adults coping with substance use disorder and mental health conditions. POF has strengthened the network to include directing clients to helpful, accessible, and life-affirming services. POF staff gather and report GPRA data for a minimum of 15 program participants while simultaneously strengthening community linkages and accessibility to available resources.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2014.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2014.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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