NonprofitsBe Finally Free Inc

Human Services

Be Finally Free Inc

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Total revenue

$909K

Total expenses

$587K

Net assets

$294K

Grants received

$24K

3 grants

EIN

272564485

Tax year

2024

Mission

Be Finally Frees mission is to restore and equip individuals and families impacted by addiction crime incarceration and poverty by providing education instilling life skills and giving hope to overcome their circumstances. We accomplish this with significant programs including Enhanced Care Management ECM anger-management classes parenting classes unshackled success program and faith-based personal-growth workshops that promote emotional wellness recovery and self-sufficiency.

Programs

5 programs

This anger management class is designed to help individuals understand the root causes of their anger and develop healthy constructive ways to manage it. Through practical tools group discussion and guided self-reflection participants will learn how to identify triggers communicate effectively and respond to stressful situations with greater emotional control. The class promotes personal growth improved relationships and long-term emotional well-being.

Expenses: $2K

Court-Approved Parenting and Anger Management Program 40 Weeks This 40-week court-approved Parenting and Anger Management Program is a cornerstone of our nonprofits mission to strengthen families and reduce recidivism. Designed for individuals referred by the courts probation or child welfare services the program offers a comprehensive evidence-based approach to personal growth emotional regulation and family restoration. Participants engage in structured weekly sessions that explore parenting styles examine the impact of past trauma and learned behaviors and provide practical real-world tools to foster healthier parent-child relationships. A critical focus is placed on developing emotional intelligence managing anger effectively and creating safe nurturing home environments that promote the long-term well-being of children. By equipping parents with these transformative skills the program not only addresses court mandates but also empowers participants to break cycles of dysfunction improve co-parenting communication and build stronger more resilient families.

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Unshackled Success: Breaking the Chains of Poverty Program Unshackled Success is a dynamic and transformative program developed to empower individuals facing the systemic and personal challenges of poverty. Rooted in education skill-building and mindset development this comprehensive course equips participants with the tools needed to achieve financial independence and long-term stability. Throughout this structured program participants gain essential skills in financial literacy budgeting and credit management while also being introduced to entrepreneurial thinking workforce readiness and global economic awareness. With an emphasis on breaking generational cycles the course fosters personal responsibility confidence and a vision for a more purposeful future. By addressing both the practical and psychological barriers to success Unshackled Success creates a pathway for participants to move beyond survival and into a life of prosperity contribution and lasting change. This program directly supports our nonprofits mission to restore hope and self-sufficiency in underserved communities.

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A NEW PATH FORWARD Our transformative 12-week restorative justice program empowers juvenile offenders to understand the impact of their actions make meaningful amends and successfully reintegrate into their communities. This evidence-based curriculum creates positive change through engagement accountability and healing.

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Street Outreach and Stabilization Program Our Street Outreach and Stabilization Program is a vital initiative designed to engage and support individuals experiencing homelessness with compassion dignity and purpose. While securing stable housing remains a primary objective our holistic approach extends far beyond shelter. Through direct on-the-ground engagement our dedicated outreach team connects individuals to essential services that are often inaccessible through traditional systems. These include comprehensive case management assistance with obtaining vital documents such as IDs birth certificates and Social Security cards and access to life skills education focused on self-sufficiency and long-term stability. This program fills critical service gaps by building trusted relationships and offering consistent personalized support tailored to each individuals needs. By addressing barriers such as unemployment addiction recovery mental health access and lack of identification we empower participants to move from crisis to stability and toward a restored independent life.

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Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$909K
Program service revenue
Investment income$2
Other revenue
Total revenue$909K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$181K
Fundraising$96K
Other expenses$406K
Total expenses$587K
Total assets$401K
Net assets$294K

People

1 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Debbie Ormonde

President Founder

Board

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 3 of 3

FromAmountPurposeYear
$20K
CHARITABLE
2022
$3K
PROGRAM SUPPORT - LIGHT A CANDLE FOR A LOVED ONE
2022
$1K
CHARITABLE
2020

Funded by

$24K from 2 funders · 3 grants · 2020–2022

Kern Community Foundation

$21K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

Seedcore Foundation

$3K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN272564485
NTEE codeP20
Subsection03
Ruling date2014-09
Formed2011
Employees8
Volunteers30
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