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Freedom City Inc

EIN 38-4115984 · Oklahoma City, OK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak24 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN NEED WITHIN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA. CLIENTS TEND TO BE AS MUCH AS 3 YEARS BEHIND IN MATH READING ACHIEVEMENT, REPRESENT RACIAL MINORITIES, COME FROM FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA.

Income
$339,237
Spending
$371,162
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-6.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
15
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 24 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 56% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $60,307 spent. The program provides individualized math and reading tutoring to students in Pre-K through 8thgrade to strengthen foundational academic skills. Services are delivered in partnership withpublic and charter schools, with funding supported through grants and contract fees. During thereporting period, the program served 56 students across multiple school sites during the schoolday. Students demonstrated measurable academic gains, with an average reading improvement of 18and an average math improvement of 22. Additionally, after-school tutoring is offered at the Boys Girls Club, extending academic support and enrichment opportunities beyond the regular schoolday.
  2. $141,383 spent. In partnership with local schools and community organizations, the After-School Program servesstudents in Pre-K through 8th grade, helping them strengthen their reading, math, and writingskills. Through project-based learning, students engage in hands-on activities that make learningfun while introducing them to diverse career paths and extracurricular opportunities. During thereporting period, the program served 117 students and engaged 10 community volunteers as dedicatedtutors. All students 100 participated in multiple academic and enrichment activities each week,fostering both academic growth and personal development. The program maintained an impressiveaverage attendance rate of 92, reflecting strong student interest and consistent engagement.
  3. $67,553 spent. THE SUMMER PROGRAM IS TO ENGAGE PRE K THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS IN FUN LEARNING ACTIVITIES TOIMPROVE THEIR READING, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS, WHILE EXPOSING THEM TO EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIESAND CAREERS. FUNDING IS FROM PROIVATE PAY OF FAMILIES AND DHS SUBSIDY.
  4. Program Service Expenses 7,174, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 THE MENTORING PROGRAM GOAL IS TO SPARK CONFIDENCE, INSPIRE SELF EXPRESSION AND INTRODUCESTUDENTS TO EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITIES WHILE BUILDING THEIR CONFIDENCE AND EXPOSING THEM TOEXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND CAREER EXPLORATIONS. FUNDING IS FROM CONTRACT FEES AND GRANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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