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Freedom House

EIN 75-2610646 · Weatherford, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FREEDOM HOUSE IS A CRISIS INTERVENTION CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VICTIMS OF CRIME. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TEMPORARY SHELTER TO WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR SEXUAL ASSAULT. MEALS, LIVING QUARTERS, COUNSELLING AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 71%
Employees
33
Volunteers
22

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $841,697 spent. FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES - PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTER WHICH INCLUDED FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER ITEMS TO VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE SEEKING SAFETY FROM ABUSIVE SITUATIONS. VICTIMS RECEIVE SAFETY PLANNING, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT WHILE RESIDING IN THE SHELTER. FREEDOM HOUSE ALSO PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE THERAPY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, ASSISTANCE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO PREVENT AND HEAL FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 25 INDIVIDUALS IN THE SHELTER AND 267 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE OUTREACH OFFICE. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING. FAMILY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES - PROVIDED EMERGENCY SHELTER WHICH INCLUDED FOOD, CLOTHING, AND OTHER ITEMS TO VICTIMS OF FAMILY VIOLENCE SEEKING SAFETY FROM ABUSIVE SITUATIONS. VICTIMS RECEIVE SAFETY PLANNING, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT WHILE RESIDING IN THE SHELTER. FREEDOM HOUSE ALSO PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES THAT INCLUDE THERAPY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, A 24-HOUR HOTLINE, ASSISTANCE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER SERVICES TO PREVENT AND HEAL FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 25 INDIVIDUALS IN THE SHELTER AND 267 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE OUTREACH OFFICE. SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING.
  2. $260,329 spent. SEXUAL VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES - PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION AND THERAPY TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED ASSISTANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER LEGAL ENTITIES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING MEDICAL HELP, PROVIDING EMERGENCY CLOTHING AT HOSPITALS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO NEEDED RESOURCES AND FOLLOW-UP. A PREVENTION PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING IS PROVIDED. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 129 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE OUTREACH OFFICE. ANY VICTIM, EITHER PAST OR PRESENT AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE. SEXUAL VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES - PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION AND THERAPY TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED ASSISTANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER LEGAL ENTITIES, ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING MEDICAL HELP, PROVIDING EMERGENCY CLOTHING AT HOSPITALS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO NEEDED RESOURCES AND FOLLOW-UP. A PREVENTION PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING IS PROVIDED. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 129 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE OUTREACH OFFICE. ANY VICTIM, EITHER PAST OR PRESENT AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE.
  3. $170,108 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM AND SUPPORT SYPTEM THAT HELPS TO EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION, FUN ACTIVITIES, AND OFFERS A SAFE PEER-LED COMMUNITY WHERE TEENS CAN BE THEMSELVES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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