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Fort Freedom Inc

EIN 84-2859802 · Palm Bch Gdns, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • Only 46% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A PROACTIVE AND DISRUPTIVE APPROACH TO MEET VETERANS WHERE THEY ARE. FORT FREEDOM DEVELOPED A PROGRAM PACKED WITH ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE TOTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE A POWERFUL ARSENAL OF TOOLS THAT BREAK THROUGH THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL BARRIERS TO RECOVERY.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
46%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
5
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$110,385, ceo

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    46% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 13 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
  1. $586,694 spent. 12-WEEK IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH, INCORPORATING FITNESS, NUTRITION, TRAUMA THERAPY, AND OTHER WELLNESS-BASED SERVICES. IT AIMS TO PROVIDE VETERANS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND SUPPORT TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. A LIBERTY OUTPOST SATELLITE OFFICE ALSO DELIVERS A COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE, INDIVIDUAL & GROUP THERAPY, INTEGRATED VIRTUAL CURRICULUM, MIND-BODY- SPIRIT WELLNESS BLUEPRINT, ALUMNI INTEGRATION & PEER SUPPORT, AND VOCATIONAL COACHING & VOLUNTEER PATHWAYS.THE OFFICE AIMS TO SERVE AT LEAST 50 VETERANS WITH AN ANNUAL CAPACITY OR 75-100 VETERANS. THERE WERE 10, 2, AND 3 GRADUATES IN 2024 FROM THE FREEDOM, HONOR AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, RESPECTIVELY. 12-WEEK IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT TAKES A HOLISTIC APPROACH, INCORPORATING FITNESS, NUTRITION, TRAUMA THERAPY, AND OTHER WELLNESS-BASED SERVICES. IT AIMS TO PROVIDE VETERANS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS AND SUPPORT TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES. A LIBERTY OUTPOST SATELLITE OFFICE ALSO DELIVERS A COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE, INDIVIDUAL & GROUP THERAPY, INTEGRATED VIRTUAL CURRICULUM, MIND-BODY- SPIRIT WELLNESS BLUEPRINT, ALUMNI INTEGRATION & PEER SUPPORT, AND VOCATIONAL COACHING & VOLUNTEER PATHWAYS.THE OFFICE AIMS TO SERVE AT LEAST 50 VETERANS WITH AN ANNUAL CAPACITY OR 75-100 VETERANS. THERE WERE 10, 2, AND 3 GRADUATES IN 2024 FROM THE FREEDOM, HONOR AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, RESPECTIVELY.

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 March 2020.

    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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