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Freedom Source Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Mental Health, Crisis Intervention / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.6M (2023)

Expenses
$1.25M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.01M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$183k (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,603,332
Expenses
$1,245,327
Net Income
$358,005
Net Assets
$822,433
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,626,286
> 100%
Program Services $12,255
0.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$37,549
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,340
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,789
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $52,000
4.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $438,614
35.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,005,311
Total Liabilities $182,878
Net Assets $822,433
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carie Wimberly (Executive Di) $75,789 $0 $0
Tim Clay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Cross (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Currier (Boad Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Dantzler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Liesl Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sherri Huff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bronwyn Mcinturff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullaly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stephen Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,289,618
Expenses
$1,139,160
Net Income
$150,458
Net Assets
$466,259
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,344,890
> 100%
Program Services $9,960
0.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$65,232
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,500
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $46,246
4.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $383,308
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $535,842
Total Liabilities $69,583
Net Assets $466,259
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carie Wimberly (Executive Dir.) $75,000 $0 $0
Shanta Owens (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tim Clay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sherri Huff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullaly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stephen Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Currier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Cross (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Dantzler Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liesl Harris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bronwyn Mc Inturff Licsw (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,116,717
Expenses
$883,704
Net Income
$233,013
Net Assets
$315,801
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,130,297
> 100%
Program Services $7,872
0.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$21,452
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,000
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $42,000
4.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $243,277
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $391,588
Total Liabilities $75,787
Net Assets $315,801
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carie Wimberly (Executive Dir.) $63,500 $0 $0
Mike Vest (Executive Dir.) $58,596 $0 $0
Shanta Owens (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mike Hobbs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Clay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sherri Huff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Lawrence (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullaly (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stoeckert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stephen Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mat Whatley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tyler Currier (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$550,871
Expenses
$520,784
Net Income
$30,087
Net Assets
$82,788
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $539,686
98.0%
Program Services $11,185
2.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $186,175
35.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,486
Total Liabilities $54,698
Net Assets $82,788
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Vest (Executive Director) $80,000 $0 $0
Shanta Owens (Board Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mike Hobbs (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Clay (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sherri Huff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullaly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stoeckert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stephen Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mat Whatley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Toni Herrera Bast (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Trent Boozer (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Dantzler (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Gus Heard Hughes (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Meg Mc Glamery (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
John Steakley (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mark Wilson (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Cooper (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$421,199
Expenses
$514,009
Net Income
-$92,810
Net Assets
$52,700
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $405,216
96.2%
Program Services $13,790
3.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,193
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $224,581
43.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,141
Total Liabilities $15,441
Net Assets $52,700
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Vest (Executive Director) $81,975 $0 $0
Shanta Owens (Board Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Tommy Brigham (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tim Clay (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sherri Huff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullaly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stoeckert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stephen Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mat Whatley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Toni Herrera Bast (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Trent Boozer (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Dantzler (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Gus Heard Hughes (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Meg Mc Glamery (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
John Steakley (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mark Wilson (Board Advisor) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$634,649
Expenses
$537,873
Net Income
$96,776
Net Assets
$145,511
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $634,649
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $307,077
57.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $148,254
Total Liabilities $2,743
Net Assets $145,511
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Shanta Owens (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tommy Brigham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Neal Berte (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drayton Nabers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Simmons Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Thomas Wilder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Vest (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tim Clay (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Sherri Huff (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Lawrence (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullaly (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Peeples (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stoeckert (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mat Whatley (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Trent Boozer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gus Heard Hughes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drew Langloh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Meg Mcglamery (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Joel Welker (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mark Wilson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$461,447
Expenses
$460,898
Net Income
$549
Net Assets
$48,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $461,447
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,510
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $232,298
50.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,771
Total Liabilities $36
Net Assets $48,735
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Sandor Cheka Iii (Executive Director) $44,509 $0 $0
Steve Briggs (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Neal Berte (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Florie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drayton Nabers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Simmons Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Thomas Wilder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Shanta Owens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$383,610
Expenses
$371,760
Net Income
$11,850
Net Assets
$48,186
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $383,610
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,028
26.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,929
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,186
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,186
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Sandor Cheka Iii (Executive Director) $53,580 $0 $0
Charles Lynn (Development Director) $43,448 $0 $0
Steve Briggs (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Neal Berte (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Florie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drayton Nabers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Simmons Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Thomas Wilder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$377,386
Expenses
$401,321
Net Income
-$23,935
Net Assets
$36,337
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $377,386
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,202
23.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $136,133
33.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,590
Total Liabilities $253
Net Assets $36,337
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Sandor Cheka Iii (Executive Director) $52,019 $0 $0
Charles Lynn (Development Director) $42,183 $0 $0
Steve Briggs (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Neal Berte (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Florie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drayton Nabers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Simmons Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Thomas Wilder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$383,864
Expenses
$338,725
Net Income
$45,139
Net Assets
$60,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $383,193
99.8%
Program Services $671
0.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,399
8.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $139,797
41.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,422
Total Liabilities $1,150
Net Assets $60,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph Sandor Cheka Iii (Executive Director) $27,399 $0 $0
Steve Briggs (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dr Neal Berte (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ann Florie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Drayton Nabers (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Richard Simmons Iii (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rev Thomas Wilder (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rusty Dorr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Sisler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$109,376
Expenses
$154,891
Net Income
-$45,515
Net Assets
$15,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $108,026
98.8%
Program Services $1,350
1.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,358
12.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $76,612
49.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,134
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,134

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$238,132
Expenses
$196,427
Net Income
$41,705
Net Assets
$60,649
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $236,525
99.3%
Program Services $1,607
0.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $43,843
22.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,234
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,890
Total Liabilities $241
Net Assets $60,649

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$190,945
Expenses
$188,204
Net Income
$2,741
Net Assets
$18,944
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $192,350
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,405
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,980
Total Liabilities $36
Net Assets $18,944
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$190,945
Expenses
$188,204
Net Income
$2,741
Net Assets
$18,944
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $192,350
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $42,384
22.5%
Compensation of Officers* $45,521
24.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,980
Total Liabilities $36
Net Assets $18,944

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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