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Netfreedom Pioneers

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: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Cultural Exchange (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.97M (2023)

Expenses
$2.28M (2023)

Total Assets
$472k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$622k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,969,558
Expenses
$2,280,082
Net Income
-$310,524
Net Assets
-$150,714
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,948,131
98.9%
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 $21,427
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $181,222
7.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $471,778
Total Liabilities $622,492
Net Assets -$150,714
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Evan Firoozi (Executive Director) $125,527 $0 $4,593
Ahmad Ahmadian (Former Executive Director) $55,695 $0 $2,094
Susan Schober (President) $0 $0 $0
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Secretary, Former Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Modaraie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mehdi Jaial (Board Of Directors Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,010,074
Expenses
$1,519,818
Net Income
$490,256
Net Assets
$166,446
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,764,611
87.8%
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 $245,463
12.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $251,227
16.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $988,429
Total Liabilities $821,983
Net Assets $166,446
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ahmad Ahmadian (Former Executive Director) $193,794 $0 $8,344
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Secretary, Former Executive Director) $57,433 $0 $1,048
Susan Schober (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Modaraie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,497,553
Expenses
$2,628,479
Net Income
-$130,926
Net Assets
-$323,810
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,483,713
99.4%
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 $13,840
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $418,856
15.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $351,225
13.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,658
Total Liabilities $434,468
Net Assets -$323,810
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Secretary, Former Executive Director) $197,476 $0 $23,120
Camelon Baker (Key Employee) $123,884 $0 $15,182
Ahmad Ahmadian (Acting Executive Director) $97,496 $0 $8,645
Susan Schober (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Modaraie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,256,272
Expenses
$2,449,620
Net Income
-$193,348
Net Assets
-$192,884
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,237,612
99.2%
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 $18,660
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $258,486
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $576,872
23.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $184,416
Total Liabilities $377,300
Net Assets -$192,884
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Secretary, Former Executive Director) $180,526 $0 $14,360
Ahmad Ahmadian (Acting Executive Director) $77,960 $0 $6,888
Susan Schober (President) $0 $0 $0
Ron Modaraie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,573,694
Expenses
$1,773,717
Net Income
-$200,023
Net Assets
$464
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,563,836
99.4%
Program Services $9,858
0.6%
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 $196,798
11.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $591,463
33.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $191,664
Total Liabilities $191,200
Net Assets $464
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Executive Director) $196,798 $0 $8,907
Maryam Abolfazli (Board Member) $8,700 $0 $0
Susan Schober (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tiffany Cotter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Poncelet Ileleji (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,370,230
Expenses
$1,362,899
Net Income
$7,331
Net Assets
$200,487
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,253,370
91.5%
Program Services $116,860
8.5%
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 $95,375
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $496,227
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $231,579
Total Liabilities $31,092
Net Assets $200,487
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Executive Director) $94,875 $0 $0
Maryam Abolfazli (Board Member) $500 $0 $0
Susan Schober (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Tiffany Cotter (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Poncelet Ileleji (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,408,361
Expenses
$1,390,992
Net Income
$17,369
Net Assets
$193,156
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,364,847
96.9%
Program Services $43,514
3.1%
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 $149,490
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $515,769
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $221,053
Total Liabilities $27,897
Net Assets $193,156
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Executive Director) $145,490 $0 $0
Maryam Abolfazli (Board Member) $4,000 $0 $0
Collin Anderson (Program Manager) $0 $0 $0
Susan Schober (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Fang Fang (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,240,766
Expenses
$1,107,240
Net Income
$133,526
Net Assets
$175,786
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,210,935
97.6%
Program Services $29,831
2.4%
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 $131,760
11.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $430,249
38.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $187,386
Total Liabilities $11,600
Net Assets $175,786
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Executive Director) $131,760 $0 $0
Collin Anderson (Program Manager) $0 $0 $0
Susan Schober (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Maryam Abolfazli (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$760,238
Expenses
$730,013
Net Income
$30,225
Net Assets
$42,261
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $745,237
98.0%
Program Services $15,001
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 $138,165
18.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $295,173
40.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,752
Total Liabilities $44,491
Net Assets $42,261
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Executive Director) $128,863 $0 $0
Collin Anderson (Program Manager) $9,302 $0 $0
Susan Schober (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mayam Abolfazi (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$142,272
Expenses
$127,810
Net Income
$14,462
Net Assets
$12,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,871
86.4%
Program Services $19,401
13.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,946
Total Liabilities $75,911
Net Assets $12,035
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Collin Anderson (Program Manager) $46,266 $0
Mehdi Yahyanejad (Executive Director) $18,049 $0
Ali Meli (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$302,280
Expenses
$304,907
Net Income
-$2,627
Net Assets
-$2,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $302,280
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 $77,000
25.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,220
9.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,117
Total Liabilities $92,544
Net Assets -$2,427

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