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Freefrom

EIN 47-5033123 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FreeFroms mission is to create pathways to safety and financial security for survivors of gender-based violence.

Income
$10.2 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
20.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
31
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$200,000, president and founder

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 111% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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 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 (5)
  1. $1.6 million spent. Innovative Solutions: Working alongside survivors to create tools and resources that offer support throughout and beyond moments of crisis helping them build lasting financial security. Through programs like the Safety Fund the agency provides immediate cash assistance for basic needs while our Savings Matching Program helps survivors build savings. The agencys social enterprise helping survivors generate wealth through entrepreneurship and living wage employment.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Systems Change: The agency mobilizes powerful institutions-employers banks and all levels of government-to create structural change that supports survivors. Its state and federal policy work co-designed with 4,000+ survivors sets clear priorities to improve financial security and safety. The agency partner with employers through our Survivor Supportive Workplaces initiative to help them develop and provide policies and benefits to create more supportive workplaces for survivors of gender-based violence.
  3. $1.4 million spent. Expansive Storytelling: Through its storytelling and research the agency reframes gender-based violence and spur action toward solutions. Its survivor-led storytelling projects such as the documentary SURVIVOR MADE center lived experience and shift the narrative away from despair to one of possibility. With one of the most robust datasets on survivorship in the U.S. the agency has conducted groundbreaking research to illuminate the economic impact of gender-based violence.
  4. $826,879 spent. Resource & Expand the Movement: The agency builds survivors collective power bringing more funding to the movement to end gender-based violence and creating sustainability for long term change. Its Survivor Wealth Summit brings together survivors advocates funders and policymakers to collaborate and innovate. Through coordinated advocacy efforts the agency mobilizes partners and funders to increase investment in this work. The agency also produces in-depth research like Survivors Know Best a study to inform effective support strategies and drive the conversation forward.
  5. $997,955 spent. Social Enterprise: Connect survivor entrepreneurs to a global marketplace through online store and provide living wage flexible employment for survivors.

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

  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 2024.

    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 March 2016.

    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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