Freedom Research Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE FREEDOM RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS TO SEND AMERICANS TO CONFRONT OUR ENEMIES BY EMPOWERING THOSE WHO SHARE OUR VALUES. WE BELIEVE IN THE FOUNDATIONAL PRINCIPLES THAT MADE AMERICA THE GREATEST POLITICAL ACHIEVEMENT IN HUMAN CIVILIZATION. WE WORK GLOBALLY WITH THOSE WHO SHARE THESE IDEALS. SINCE 1984, WE GO WHERE WE SEE OUR ENEMIES TRYING TO ESTABLISH POWER THROUGH POLITICAL, MILITARY, ECONOMIC OR CIVIL MEANS.
- Income
- $10,373
- Spending
- $82,379
- Spent on programs
- 62%
- Reserves
- 11.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 694% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 98% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1562% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 117 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 4 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (2)
- $35,937 spent. SYRIAN ENGAGEMENT TEAM (SET) -- IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT SECURITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE REGION, THE SET COORDINATED WITH DAANES (DEMOCRATIC ADMINISTRATION OF NORTH AND EAST SYRIA).- TO INTEGRATE THE MEDIA OFFICE IN THE MANAGEMENT AND USAGE OF THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO SERVE AS A MULTI-LANGUAGE EDUCATION PLATFORM INFORMING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND SECURITY IN NORTH-EAST SYRIA.- THE SET CONDUCTED MULTIPLE TRIPS WITH NON-GOVERNMENT LEVEL PERSONNEL. THE FOCUS WAS ON THE SOLUTIONS FOR AL-HOL CAMP, ISIS PRISONERS, YOUTH REHABILITATION CENTERS AND DEVELOPING ECONOMIC GROWTH PROGRAMS BASED ON OFAC LIC 22 AND OVERALL PROGRESS IN GOVERNANCE ACROSS THE DAANES. MET WITH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATE MEMBERS AND STAFF TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE DEVELOPMENTS IN SYRIA, IRAQ AND ACROSS THE REGION. SPECIFICALLY, THE IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY IN RELATION TO DAANES STABILITY.- ENGAGED WITH DOS AND DOD OFFICIALS TO IMPROVE INTER-AGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND EDUCATE STAFF ON THEIR AREA OF OPERATIONS.
- $14,729 spent. GENERAL PROGRAM THE FREEDOM RESEARCH FOUNDATION'S CORE PROGRAM INVOLVES ENGAGING WITH POLICY MAKERS, MILITARY LIAISONS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNICATION, MARKETING INITIATIVES, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE BETTER EDUCATION TO THESE RELEVANT PARTIES ABOUT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS IT CONDUCTS. BY GENERATING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ISSUES THAT CONCERN FREEDOM RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND ITS PROACTIVE EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THEM, OUR GENERAL PROGRAM PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN ADVANCING OUR MISSION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 2024.
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 June 2016.
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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