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Free State Project 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: Public, Society Benefit — Multipurpose and Other / Citizen Participation (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$257k (2023)

Expenses
$265k (2023)

Total Assets
$225k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 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 Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$256,959
Expenses
$265,064
Net Income
-$8,105
Net Assets
$224,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,706
24.8%
Program Services $193,163
75.2%
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 $90
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $48,375
18.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $224,561
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $224,561
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Thompson (Operations Director (Former)) $44,625 $0 $0
Eric Brakey (Executive Director) $3,750 $0 $0
Seamus Casey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carla Gericke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Kauffman (Board Member/Secretary (Former)) $0 $0 $0
Carolann Mcveigh Fenton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Sorens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mark Warden (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Villee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$231,826
Expenses
$235,935
Net Income
-$4,109
Net Assets
$232,666
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $52,719
22.7%
Program Services $183,696
79.2%
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 -$4,589
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,845
21.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,796
Total Liabilities $130
Net Assets $232,666
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rebecca Thompson (Operations Director) $49,845 $0 $0
Seamus Casey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carla Gericke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Kauffman (Board Member/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Mcguire Former (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Moore (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carolann Mcveigh Fenton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Villee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$299,334
Expenses
$124,286
Net Income
$175,048
Net Assets
$236,775
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,443
34.2%
Program Services $195,453
65.3%
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 $1,438
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,000
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $236,792
Total Liabilities $17
Net Assets $236,775
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Seamus Casey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carla Gericke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Kauffman (Board Member/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Mcguire (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Moore (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Villee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$125,732
Expenses
$111,735
Net Income
$13,997
Net Assets
$61,727
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $57,149
45.5%
Program Services $67,834
54.0%
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 $749
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $14,658
13.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,873
Total Liabilities $146
Net Assets $61,727
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vince Perfetto (Executive Director) $14,658 $0 $0
Seamus Casey (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carla Gericke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Kauffman (Board Member/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Mcguire (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Moore (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Villee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$215,714
Expenses
$207,760
Net Income
$7,954
Net Assets
$47,730
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,982
51.0%
Program Services $105,235
48.8%
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 $497
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,458
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,922
Total Liabilities $192
Net Assets $47,730
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Goldsmith (Executive Director) $12,250 $0 $0
Jessica Paxton Former (Secretary) $1,208 $0 $0
Matthew Philips (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carla Gericke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Kauffman (Board Member/Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Mcguire (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Greg Moore (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Villee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$254,061
Expenses
$269,419
Net Income
-$15,358
Net Assets
$39,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $149,025
58.7%
Program Services $105,036
41.3%
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 $26,250
9.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,817
Total Liabilities $41
Net Assets $39,776
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Goldsmith (Executive Director) $26,250 $0 $0
Matthew Philips (President/Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Sorens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carla Gericke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roger Paxton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jeremy Kauffman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Paxton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Villee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,456
Expenses
$246,315
Net Income
-$62,859
Net Assets
$57,626
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,138
46.4%
Program Services $82,505
45.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $12,865
7.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,948
1.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,000
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,443
Total Liabilities $3,817
Net Assets $57,626
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rachel Goldsmith (Executive Director) $28,000 $0 $0
Matthew Philips (President/Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Sorens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carla Gericke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roger Paxton (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Paxton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Villee (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,786
Expenses
$329,410
Net Income
$63,376
Net Assets
$116,580
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $255,853
65.1%
Program Services $135,899
34.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,034
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,631
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,580
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $116,580
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carla Gericke (Board Member) $38,361 $0 $0
Seamas Oscalaidhe (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emmett Harris (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christine Butler (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Butler (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rich Goldman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Philips (President) $0 $0 $0
Jason Sorens (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,088
Expenses
$212,193
Net Income
-$18,105
Net Assets
$53,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,859
44.8%
Program Services $105,896
54.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,333
0.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $49,584
23.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,204
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $53,204
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carla Gericke (President (F) $49,584 $0 $0
Jody Underwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Philips (President) $0 $0 $0
Rich Goldman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Sorens (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Seamas Oscalaidhe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Day (Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$146,588
Expenses
$130,764
Net Income
$15,824
Net Assets
$71,309
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,480
35.1%
Program Services $89,207
60.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,717
3.9%
Other Revenue $184
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,075
38.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,309
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $71,309
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carla Gericke (President) $50,075 $0 $0
Varrin Swearingen Former (Vp Publicity) $0 $0 $0
Rich Goldman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jody Underwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Osborne Former (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jason Sorens (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matt Philips (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Seamas Oscalaidhe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Day (Chairman) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$181,281
Expenses
$184,067
Net Income
-$2,786
Net Assets
$55,485
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,477
47.2%
Program Services $108,949
60.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$13,145
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $15,649
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,485
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $55,485
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carla Gericke (President) $15,649 $0 $0
Varrin Swearingen (Vp Publicity) $0 $0 $0
Rich Goldman (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jody Underwood (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Osborne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Seamas Oscalaidhe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steve Cobb (Secretary (F) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Day (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

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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