Fighting 4 Freedom
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Since its founding in 2016 Fighting 4 Freedom has been dedicated to advocating for individuals who are wrongfully convicted or serving excessive and outdated sentences. The organizations mission is to pursue justice and second chances through clemency advocacy sentence modifications parole support and compassionate release efforts at both the state and federal levels. Fighting 4 Freedom works directly with incarcerated individuals and their families with a focus on those sentenced as juveniles individuals impacted by mandatory minimum laws and those serving lengthy sentences for nonviolent offenses. In addition to case advocacy the organization engages in policy reform efforts addressing sentencing inequities probation reform. Fighting4Freedom believes in second chances. Therefore providing services to incarcerated individuals helping prepare parole packets and advocate for their release. We helped more than twenty- eight individuals be released.
- Income
- $105,231
- Spending
- $106,584
- Reserves
- 2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $47,300, president
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)
- $82,325 spent. Assisted incarcerated individuals with parole packets for parole for parole hearing attended actual parole hearing to advocate on our client behalf. Parole packets and clemency applications.
- $4,320 spent. Traveled to several states North Carolina Tennesse Alabama and Georgia. We advocated for release of our clients through parole pardons and compassionate release.
- $18,314 spent. Assisted clients and family members through education of how the prison system works and how to be a support to their loved ones. Discussed realistic expectations. Total new clients this year
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 October 13, 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 May 2020.
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 October 21, 2026.
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