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Freedom to Help Foundation Inc

EIN 88-1328920 · Bel Air, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FREEDOM TO HELP FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, EMPOWER INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS THROUGH EDUCATION, PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND TO SUPPORT THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$225,495
Spending
$186,333
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$366,378, chairman

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    1 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $52,142 spent. EDUCATION IS ONE OF THE PILLARS OF SUPPORT FOR THE FOUNDATION, ENSURING STUDENTS AND FACULTY HAVE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS AND ASPIRATIONS. THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN STUDENTS AND FACULTY THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, PROVIDING CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, CLASSROOM PROGRAM INVESTMENTS, AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREER TRAINING. IN 2024, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED OVER $52,000 IN FINACIAL SUPPORT FOR NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
  2. $73,000 spent. THE FREEDOM TO HELP FOUNDATION SUPPORTED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES WITHIN OUR FIELD OF MEMBERSHIP (BALTIMORE CITY, BALTIMORE COUNTY, CARROLL COUNTY, AND HARFORD COUNTY) THAT STRENGTHEN THOSE LOCAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, SPONSORSHIPS, VOLUNTEERISM, AND OVERALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. FUNDING IN THIS CATEGORY HELPED BUILD INCLUSIVE, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AND PROMOTES SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING.
  3. $30,000 spent. THE FREEDOM TO HELP FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS, ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOSPITAL AND HEALTHCARE STAFF, FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOCUSED ON FINANCIAL WELLNESS, PROMOTED WELLNESS AND PREVENTIVE CARE, AND ADDRESSED CRITICAL HEALTH NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. FUNDING ASSISTED HOSPITALS, CLINICS, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR STAFF, PATIENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  4. $23,950 spent. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES IN THE HARFORD AND BALTIMORE COUNTY COMMUNITIES TO ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE FAMILY SUPPORT, HOUSING, THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES, THE ARTS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE. OUR COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS ENABLE US TO EXTEND OUR REACH AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMIES FACING VARIOUS CHALLENGES.
  5. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES IN 23950. 23950. 0.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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