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Freedom Project

EIN 91-2129474 · Renton, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FREEDOM PROJECT WORKS ALONGSIDE THE COMMUNITY TO DISMANTLE SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION AND HEAL FROM THE TRAUMATIC EFFECTS ON PEOPLE WHO ARE TARGETED AND IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
41
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$80,080, president

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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. SAFE RETURN REENTRY: FOR NEARLY 18 YEARS, FREEDOM PROJECT HAS BEEN SUPPORTING COMMUNITY BUILDING, HEALING AND CONNECTION INSIDE WASHINGTON STATE PRISONS AND HAS HELPED NEARLY 7,000 PEOPLE PREPARE TO REUNITE WITH THEIR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY BEFORE THEY ARE RELEASED
  2. $647,145 spent. THE RPKC INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON THOSE AT HIGHEST RISK FOR VICTIMIZATION OR PERPETRATION OF GUN VIOLENCE ACROSS KING COUNTY AND TAILORS EFFORTS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE DIRECTLY IMPACTED. PARTICIPANTS IN THE RPKC INITIATIVE ARE IDENTIFIED THROUGH CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE, STREET OUTREACH EFFORTS, LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTACT, HOSPITALIZATION, AND DATA FROM THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. PARTICIPANTS ARE REFERRED INTO THE RPKC SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORK FOR WRAP-AROUND CASE MANAGEMENT AND FOLLOW-UP CARE. FAMILIES RECEIVE EMERGENCY SUPPORTS FOR TEMPORARY RELOCATION, DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS, VIGIL AND FUNERAL COSTS AS NEEDED.OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE : * CONFLICT MAPPING AND RELENTLESS ENGAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT* HOTSPOT REMEDIATION* OUTREACH, STRATEGIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND RESTORATION ACTIVITIES* REFERRAL TO AND ENROLLMENT IN RPKC SERVICES* HEALING-CENTERED CARE COORDINATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT* FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES* COMPREHENSIVE CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE THAT INCLUDES DEPLOYMENT TO SHOOTING SCENES, HOSPITAL, VIGILS, AND FUNERALS TO DELIVER VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION SERVICES INCLUDING DE-ESCALATION, MEDIATION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY SUPPORT* HIGH-INTENSITY ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IDENTIFIED AS HIGH- RISK FOR GUN VIOLENCE INVOLVEMENT* DESIGNATED POINT OF CONTACT AT HOSPITAL, IN COMMUNITY HOT SPOTS AND AT ENGAGEMENT EVENTS THROUGH IDENTIFIED CREDIBLE MESSENGERS TO ENSURE RAPID TRUST* REFERRAL AND SERVICES LINKAGE FOR HIGH-RISK INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDERS FOR RESTORATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES* INCREASING COMMUNITY CAPACITY FOR SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MOST DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY GUN VIOLENCE* DECREASING INCIDENTS OF GUN VIOLENCE AND NEGATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTACT
  3. $531,795 spent. HOUSING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO WORK ALONGSIDE WITH THE COMMUNITY AS WE STRIVE TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND CREATE SUSSTAINABLE SUPPORT PLANS TO HEL PFAMILY AND INDIVIDUALS MOVE FROM HOUSING INSTABILITY TOWARD REACHING THEIR PERMANENT HOUSING AND QUALITY LIVING GOALS.

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 October 13, 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 May 2006.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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