Living Free Ministries
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY BY EDUCATING WOMEN AND HELPING WOMEN IN NEED SPIRITUALLY, EMOTIONALLY, RELATIONALLY, MENTALLY, AND PHYSICALLY IN MASON CITY, IOWA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.
- Income
- $34,286
- Spending
- $48,126
- Reserves
- 10 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 68%
- Highest pay
- $1,787, secretary
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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 April 30, 2026, 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 April 30, 2026, 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)
- $40,229 spent. LIVING FREE HAS 2 RESIDENTIAL HOUSES FOR WOMEN WHO ARE SEEKING SUPPORT AS THEY LIVE OUT THEIR COMMITMENT TO SOBRIETY FROM DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL. BETWEEN THE 2 HOMES THERE IS ROOM FOR A TOTAL OF 7 WOMEN. THE RECOMMENDED STAY IS 6 MONTHS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY TO STAY LONG-TERM (1-2 YEARS). RESIDENTS MUST WORK FULL-TIME, MEET WEEKLY WITH A MENTOR/ADVISOR, ATTEND CHURCH OF THEIR CHOOSING, ATTEND CELEBRATE RECOVERY WEEKLY, SUBMIT TO SUBSTANCE TESTING, HELP MAINTAIN THE HOME, AND PARTICIPATE IN A WEEKLY HOUSE MEETING. THERE IS A 3 STRIKE POLICY FOR INFRACTIONS BEFORE DISMISSAL HAPPENS. LIVING FREE GETS MANY OF ITS RESIDENTS FROM THE 28 DAY GRADUATES OF THE LOCAL DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAM. MANY WOMEN ARE REFERRED TO LIVING FREE AS A GOOD OPTION FOR ONGOING SUPPORT AS THEY SEEK TO SOLIDIFY THEIR SOBRIETY WITH CONTINUED STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
- $3,583 spent. LIVING FREE SPONSORS CELEBRATE RECOVERY FOR RESIDENTS AND OTHER IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM IS WELL STRUCTURED AND IT SERVES BOTH MEN AND WOMEN SEEKING RECOVERY FROM HURTS, HABITS, AND HANG-UPS. THE FIRST YEAR OF OFFERING THIS PROGRAM WAS JUST COMPLETED.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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 April 2026.
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 September 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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