For Freedom International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF AND PUBLISHED MISSION STATEMENT IS TO BREAK THE CHAINS OF OPPRESSION SO THAT PEOPLE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOUNTER JESUS CHRIST AND TO LIVE IN FREEDOM AND TO CHANGE THE WORLD
- Income
- $52,288
- Spending
- $29,281
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- For Freedom International has run a Child Advocacy Center in Phuket, Thailand since 2017. The Child Advocacy Center is a service provided for victimized children and various government stakeholders involved in forensic interviews of child victims of abuse. It is a child-friendly place where child victims, social workers, medical experts, investigators, personnel from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, prosecutors and victim support staff can conduct interviews and assess allegations of child sexual and physical abuse. In 2024 For Freedom International prepared a 4th interview suite and equipped it with furniture, tools, and equipment to create an interview room for children. This room provides a suitable environment for interviewing children to help reduce stress and enhance a sense of safety while providing technology to help gather evidence through recording and observing for law enforcement and prosecutors from a separate observation room. For Freedom International also provided Mobiledit Forensic Software, CCI Forensic Software, and Forensic Notes software to support these activities and facilitate accurate gathering of evidence and maintaining effective records of the information gathered. After For Freedom International had the opportunity to present the training curriculum to the Ministry of Education, the CAC team of social workers from the foundation had opportunity to conduct training sessions at schools, churches, and local communities in collaboration with the anti-sexual exploitation task force involving the Internet Child Abuse Centre, prosecutors, and non-profit organizations in Phuket and beyond. In 2025, For Freedom International conducted training sessions in schools on safe internet use and safe touch practices. The curriculum was developed and updated to remain relevant to current events. For Freedom International conducted training sessions in 2025 which were presented to 4,173 children and adult caregivers including parents, guardians, and teachers. For Freedom International actively supported law enforcement agencies in various operations nationwide, performed more than 250 forensic interviews, identified 11 offenders, and managed 10 Children's Advocacy Center Exploitation Hotline cases. The Foundation's role involved preparing digital evidence and data through modern equipment, analyzing information, conducting field investigations, and providing care and assistance to 41 victims. In 2025, the Intelligence Team assisted in 26 active investigations. For Freedom International supported law enforcement agencies by conducting a 2-day training course on "Investigative Techniques Specific to Human Trafficking" for police officers, totaling 50 participants. Training was conducted by FBI, HIS, and Thailand's CCIB Task Force. This training not only introduced officers to new tools and strategies but also served to deepen collaboration between law enforcement and our foundation. As human trafficking networks become more sophisticated, equipping officers with advanced skills is critical to identifying victims, dismantling criminal operations, and securing justice. Through both case-level engagement and strategic training initiatives, For Freedom International is committed to standing alongside Thailand's law enforcement community in the fight against exploitation.
- For Freedom International's second primary focus for ministry growth and impact has been in the development of the Vocational Training Center in Phuket, in Partnership with local Thai churches. We support a social worker to administer our Child Advocacy program to train students and teachers in preventing sexual exploitation, rescuing victims of child labor and sexual abuse and exploitation and maintaining a foster care system in cooperation with the local church to care for children rescued from exploitation. For Freedom International Foundation supported on-going programs related to the rescue and rehabilitation of exploited individuals as part of our stated objective to prevent exploitation, to assist those who have been exploited, to rehabilitate and retrain them for careers in baking or salon work, payment for maintenance of a safe house to provide a place for rescued individuals to safely stay during their time of recovery, rehabilitation, and re-training, making possible the freedom to move past the exploitation and forward to safe and productive lives. For Freedom International Vocational Training Center offers two core tracks. The Dessert and Beverage Course trains students to make both Thai and Western desserts, prepare a variety of beverages, and manage bakery equipment. They also gain experience in financial literacy and service management. The Beauty and Hairdressing Course provides hands-on training in the fundamentals of hair care, salon hygiene, and customer service. Students also learn how to manage and operate a beauty salon by serving actual clients from within the Foundation and the local community. In addition to Vocational skills, all Vocational students receive instruction in English, life skills, personal finance, conflict resolution, arts and crafts, music, and Christian Discipleship promoting holistic development that supports long-term healing and reintegration to society. For Freedom International served 8 vocational students in 2025. By offering both professional training and personal growth opportunities, For Freedom International's Vocational Training Program is helping survivors reclaim their identity, discover their potential, and step into a new life rooted in freedom, faith, and purpose.
- In 2025, For Freedom International continued to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young girls recovering from exploitation and abuse. The Freedom Shelter is more than a place to sleep-it's a place to heal, grow, and belong. The shelter's expanded living spaces ensure greater comfort and privacy for both the girls and their caretakers. Residents now enjoy more spacious bedrooms, a clean and well-equipped kitchen, and a shared living room that serves as a space for play, creativity, connection, and community meetings. These improvements reflect our commitment to creating an environment that feels like home-one where every girl feels safe, valued, and free to be herself. In addition to providing physical safety, the Freedom Shelter also offers comprehensive medical care, including physical, mental, and dental support, to promote full healing. For girls wishing to pursue their education, we offer financial and academic support to help them continue their studies through non-formal and informal educational pathways, enabling them to work at their own pace and regain confidence in their abilities. For Freedom International Foundation also supported 15 Foster Families and held a Foster Camp with 79 participants in 2025. By meeting the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of each girl, the Freedom Shelter plays a vital role in the long-term restoration journey-helping survivors move from a place of trauma to one of purpose and hope. For Freedom International accepted contributions and provided them to For Freedom International Foundation in Thailand in support of our ministry objectives as stated in accomplishments 1 and 2, above. All For Freedom International activities support our primary ministry objectives which are to rescue individuals from the bondage of abuse and trafficking to train students to recognize and avoid abuse and to train freed individuals in useful employment to make a new start. All of this while sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the people of Thailand and demonstrating His power to change lives. For Freedom International has no paid employees. All our interns are volunteers who raise funds for their support through our donor platform and draw upon them to meet their monthly living expenses. At this time, For Freedom International is making preparations to purchase land and build a secure complex on our own site. Funds have been amassed for this purpose, but no new grants were made in 2025 awaiting land purchase at later date.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
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 November 4, 2026.
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