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Fear 2 Freedom Inc

EIN 45-2143034 · Newport News, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FEAR 2 FREEDOM'S MISSION IS TO HELP RESTORE HOPE AND DIGNITY TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT WHILE EMPOWERING STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES TO COMBAT SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

Income
$321,814
Spending
$475,316
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
6
Volunteers
146
Highest pay
$47,454, former, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 48% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (3)
  1. $240,726 spent. F2F'S HOUR 2 EMPOWER, H2E, IS A 90-120 MINUTE INTERACTIVE SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE-AGE STUDENTS & COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE FIRST HALF OF THE H2E INCLUDES AN EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING: SEXUAL VIOLENCE 101, CONSENT, BYSTANDER INTERVENTION, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, SUPPORTING SURVIVORS, DRUG-FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT. THE EDUCATION SEGMENT IS FOLLOWED BY AN IN-SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY WHERE PARTICIPANTS PACK F2F AFTERCARE KITS & WRITE A PERSONAL NOTE OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR A SURVIVOR. F2F KIT-PACKING IMPACTS STUDENTS ON A DEEPER LEVEL THAT MAKES ADVOCATING THE PREVENTION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AN IMPERATIVE REALITY. DURING JULY 1, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, F2F IMPACTED OVER 754 STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH 23 SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN 2 STATES.
  2. $101,175 spent. THE F2F KIT PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE CARE KITS TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE THAT INCLUDES SEXUAL ASSAULT, IPV (INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE), DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. AFTER THE FORENSIC EXAM WHEN A VICTIM'S CLOTHING IS TAKEN AS EVIDENCE, F2F AFTERCARE KITS PROVIDE CLEAN CLOTHING AND TOILETRIES TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS ALONG WITH RESOURCES, TRADEMARKED COUNSELING TOOLS, AND A PERSONALIZED NOTE OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR SURVIVORS OF ANY GENDER & AGE. F2F ICARE KITS SUPPORT SURVIVORS AFTER THE REPORTING WINDOW HAS CLOSED, AT ANY POINT IN THEIR HEALING JOURNEYS. THEY CONTAIN THERAPY TOOLS & RESOURCES, MINUS THE CLOTHING. F2F KITS IMPACT SURVIVORS THROUGH FORENSIC UNITS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS, WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTERS & OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. OVER 2,121 KITS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 37 PARTNERS IN 2 DIFFERENT STATES BETWEEN JULY 1, 2024 AND JUNE 30, 2025.
  3. $6,977 spent. FEAR 2 FREEDOM'S SHADOW EVENT IS AN IMMERSIVE, EMOTIONAL 90-MINUTE PRESENTATION CENTERED AROUND SURVIVOR STORIES AND HELD AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE ANONYMOUS SURVIVORS ARE SILHOUETTED BEHIND A CURTAIN OR SCREEN AS THEY SHARE THEIR STORIES WITH AUDIENCE MEMBERS. THE FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS ARE INCREDIBLY POWERFUL, NOT JUST FOR THE DESCRIPTION OF THE ASSAULT ITSELF, BUT ALSO FOR DETAILING LONG-TERM EFFECTS. ATTENDEES DISCOVER THE IMPACT OF THE ASSAULT ON THE SURVIVOR'S LIFE AS WELL AS ITS IMPACT ON THEIR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND SOCIAL CIRCLE. THE SHADOW EVENT AGENDA ALSO ALLOWS ATTENDEES TO INTERACT WITH THESE SURVIVORS BY WRITING NOTES OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT THAT WILL BE GIVEN TO THE SHADOW PRESENTERS. STUDENTS WHO ATTEND THE SHADOW EVENT LEAVE WITH A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PERSONAL IMPACT OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, INCREASED EMPATHY FOR SURVIVORS, AND AN INCREASED AWARENESS OF WHAT THEY CAN DO TO IMPROVE SAFETY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM WAS ORIGINALLY A PART OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMMING AND RESOURCES TOOLKIT BUT IS NOW BEING MARKETED AS A SEPARATE PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 June 2011.

    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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