NonprofitsFreedom Org

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Freedom Org

ROCKY MOUNT, NC

Total revenue

$1.2M

Total expenses

$1.0M

Net assets

$1.4M

Grants received

$2.6M

7 grants

EIN

842315273

Tax year

2024

Mission

To invest in communities that have been historically disinvested, fostering growth, empowerment and sustainable change.. Collaborating with local, state and federal agencies in developing all-encompassing solutions for community developement. Our primary focus is on historically black and/or low-moderate income communities, with an unwavering commitment to fostering self-sufficiency and empowerment economic freedom.

Programs

1 program

In 2024, freedom org focused on strategic land acquisition to support long-term community development and environmental stewardship in historically disinvested areas. This included identifying and securing key parcels of land for future housing, economic infrastructure, and conservation projects. These efforts were guided by community priorities and aimed at preventing displacement, preserving cultural and environmental assets, and creating opportunities for sustainable growth. Freedom org worked closely with local stakeholders, legal advisors, and planning partners to ensure each acquisition aligned with the organizations mission and long-term vision.

Expenses: $2K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.2M
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$92
Total revenue$1.2M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$499K
Fundraising$20K
Other expenses$541K
Total expenses$1.0M
Total assets$1.4M
Net assets$1.4M

People

3 listed

NameRoleCompensation

TURCOIS VAZQUEZ

CO-CHAIR

Board

$134K

50 hrs/wk

MARQUETTA DICKENS

CHAIR

Board

$121K

50 hrs/wk

KENDRICK RANSOME

CO-CHAIR

Board

$65K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 7 of 7

FromAmountPurposeYear
$1M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$1.5M
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$30K
DOCUMENTARY FILM
2023
$20K
THIS GRANT SUPPORTS STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN THE CREATION OF A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE HISTORY OF BASKETBALL IN KINSTON, NC A SMALL TOWN WITH A BIG STAT: IT IS THE SINGLE GREATEST PRODUCER OF NBA PLAYERS IN THE WORLD.
2023
$50K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$25K
SOCIAL JUSTICE AND RACIAL EQUITY
2020
$10K
CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES; SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2019

Funded by

$2.6M from 5 funders · 7 grants · 2019–2024

Common Counsel Foundation

$2.5M · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Chicken & Egg Films Inc

$30K · 1 grant · 2023

Duke Energy Foundation

$25K · 1 grant · 2020

North Carolina Humanities Council

$20K · 1 grant · 2023

The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit

$10K · 1 grant · 2019

Details

EIN842315273
NTEE codeS20
Subsection03
Ruling date2019-07
Formed2019
Employees6
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