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First Freedom Inc

  • Riceville, IA
  • Tax-exempt since May 1981
  • EIN: 42-1133919

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$3.55k (2023)

Expenses
$3.89k (2023)

Total Assets
$152k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.96k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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 June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$3,549
Expenses
$3,892
Net Income
-$343
Net Assets
$148,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,557
> 100%
Program Services $1,701
47.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$1,709
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $151,661
Total Liabilities $2,960
Net Assets $148,701
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Madalyn Harken (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Gettman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Wollberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Flor Rodriguez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Merritt (President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Condon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dianna Nicolai (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,250
Expenses
$7,036
Net Income
-$1,786
Net Assets
$149,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,357
> 100%
Program Services $1,630
31.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$1,737
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $152,645
Total Liabilities $3,601
Net Assets $149,044
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Madalyn Harken (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Gettman (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthias Wollberg (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Flor Rodriguez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
David Merritt (President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Condon (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dianna Nicolai (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 19, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,389
Expenses
$12,229
Net Income
-$6,840
Net Assets
$150,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,980
73.9%
Program Services $755
14.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $654
12.1%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,282
Total Liabilities $6,452
Net Assets $150,830
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Flugge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nacy Evans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Back (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
David Merritt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Condon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dianna Nicolai (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 16, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,273
Expenses
$7,659
Net Income
$2,614
Net Assets
$157,670
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,124
79.1%
Program Services $820
8.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,329
12.9%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,285
Total Liabilities $8,615
Net Assets $157,670
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert Flugge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nacy Evans (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Back (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
David Merritt (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Condon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Dianna Nicolai (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 13, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,541
Expenses
$7,890
Net Income
$6,651
Net Assets
$155,056
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,626
86.8%
Program Services $810
5.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,105
7.6%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $166,522
Total Liabilities $11,466
Net Assets $155,056

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$11,777
Expenses
$14,400
Net Income
-$2,623
Net Assets
$148,405
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,930
75.8%
Program Services $1,495
12.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,352
11.5%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,722
Total Liabilities $14,317
Net Assets $148,405

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,075
Expenses
$14,078
Net Income
-$4,003
Net Assets
$151,028
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,976
79.2%
Program Services $1,145
11.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $954
9.5%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $167,959
Total Liabilities $16,931
Net Assets $151,028
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Esther Asfahl (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Flugge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Clark Ebert (President) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Back (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Gorshe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Dvorak (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leah Hunter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,483
Expenses
$14,438
Net Income
-$5,955
Net Assets
$155,031
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,432
75.8%
Program Services $1,630
19.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $421
5.0%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $175,049
Total Liabilities $20,018
Net Assets $155,031
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Esther Asfahl (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Flugge (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Clark Ebert (President) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Back (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Gorshe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Dvorak (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leah Hunter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$11,535
Expenses
$12,701
Net Income
-$1,166
Net Assets
$160,986
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,696
84.1%
Program Services $1,410
12.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $429
3.7%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $183,768
Total Liabilities $22,782
Net Assets $160,986

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$7,295
Expenses
$9,543
Net Income
-$2,248
Net Assets
$161,815
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,039
69.1%
Program Services $1,470
20.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $786
10.8%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $187,012
Total Liabilities $25,197
Net Assets $161,815

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,664
Expenses
$7,234
Net Income
$3,430
Net Assets
$160,566
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,250
77.4%
Program Services $1,445
13.6%
Investment Income $122
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $457
4.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $390
3.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $188,478
Total Liabilities $27,912
Net Assets $160,566

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990
Filed on April 8, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,068
Expenses
$4,975
Net Income
$93
Net Assets
$157,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,000
39.5%
Program Services $1,750
34.5%
Investment Income $68
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,020
20.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $230
4.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $187,505
Total Liabilities $30,292
Net Assets $157,213

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,383
Expenses
$7,290
Net Income
-$4,907
Net Assets
$157,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,310
55.0%
Investment Income $1,073
45.0%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,120
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $157,120

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,794
Expenses
$4,392
Net Income
-$2,598
Net Assets
$162,027
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,783
99.4%
Investment Income $11
0.6%
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $162,027
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $162,027

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