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21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center

  • Falls Church, VA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2015
  • EIN: 47-1435259

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: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Christian (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$685k (2023)

Expenses
$803k (2023)

Total Assets
$160k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$13.1k (2023)

Years with missing data
Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 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
$685,448
Expenses
$802,684
Net Income
-$117,236
Net Assets
$146,853
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $691,688
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$6,250
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $237,014
29.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $21,900
2.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $153,989
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $159,943
Total Liabilities $13,090
Net Assets $146,853
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Gongwer (Executive Director) $147,000 $0 $16,993
K Randel Everett (President) $59,500 $0 $13,521
Nixon Daniel (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Nelson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Howard (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Brown (Treasurer (As Of March)) $0 $0 $0
Reverend Elijah A Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Carr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Chandler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Dunton (Director (Until October)) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hendershot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Suzii Paynter March (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nwankwo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raul Scialabba (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Skaar (Director (Until October)) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Knox Thames (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Upton (Director (Until October)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 24, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$820,949
Expenses
$684,184
Net Income
$136,765
Net Assets
$264,188
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $820,949
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 $276,305
40.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,078
2.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $290,668
Total Liabilities $26,480
Net Assets $264,188
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Gongwer (Executive Director) $132,125 $0 $0
K Randel Everett (President) $33,633 $0 $64,547
Nixon Daniel (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Nelson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Howard (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirk Thru 2022 (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Carr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ross Chandler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Dunton Thru 1023 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hendershot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Suzii Paynter March (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nwankwo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raul Scialabba (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Skaar Thru 1023 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Upton Thru 2023 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elijah Brown Bwa Sec General (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$575,448
Expenses
$609,609
Net Income
-$34,161
Net Assets
$127,423
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $568,698
98.8%
Program Services $6,750
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $310,553
50.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $218,105
Total Liabilities $90,682
Net Assets $127,423
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Gongwer (Executive Director) $148,000 $0 $0
Randel Everett (President/Ex Officio) $70,000 $0 $65,000
Alice Starr (Director End March 2021) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mayer (Director End March 2021) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Dunton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raul Scialabba (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nwankwo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hendershot (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Upton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nixon Daniel (Chairman/Director) $0 $0 $0
David Nelson (Chairman/Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirk (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Skaar (Secretary/Director) $0 $0 $0
Suzii Paynter March (Director (Start Oct 2021)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$552,047
Expenses
$606,754
Net Income
-$54,707
Net Assets
$63,981
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $552,047
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 $235,416
38.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,357
25.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $227,044
Total Liabilities $163,063
Net Assets $63,981
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Gongwer (Executive Director) $111,667 $0 $0
Randel Everett (President/Ex Officio) $68,617 $0 $55,133
Alice Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Smith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mayer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Dunton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Trey Hendershot (Director (Start Oct 2020)) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nwankwo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Raul Scialabba (Director (Start Oct 2020)) $0 $0 $0
John Upton (Director (Start Oct 2020)) $0 $0 $0
Nixon Daniel (Vice Chair/Director) $0 $0 $0
David Nelson (Chairman/Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirk (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Skaar (Secretary/Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$323,232
Expenses
$192,609
Net Income
$130,623
Net Assets
$118,111
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $323,232
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 $89,372
46.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,180
17.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $183,555
Total Liabilities $65,444
Net Assets $118,111
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Gongwer (Executive Director) $105,000 $0 $17,688
Randel Everett (President/Director) $71,358 $0 $81,432
David Nelson (Chairman/Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirk (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Smit (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Skaar (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mayer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Dunton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nwanko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nixon Daniels (Vice Chair/Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,020,476
Expenses
$898,370
Net Income
$122,106
Net Assets
-$12,512
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,020,476
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 $390,319
43.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,526
8.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,672
Total Liabilities $97,184
Net Assets -$12,512
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sharon Payt (Exec Vp (01/01/18 12/31/18)) $147,500 $0 $30,722
Frank Wolf (Distinguished Fellow) $118,750 $0 $0
Randel Everett (President/Director) $103,958 $0 $90,252
David Nelson (Chairman/Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirk (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0 $0
Clark Butts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Skaar (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mayer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Dunton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nwanko (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Gongwer (Exec Vp (01/01/19 09/30/19)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$963,002
Expenses
$1,261,316
Net Income
-$298,314
Net Assets
-$134,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $962,689
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $313
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $472,314
37.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $174,834
13.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,004
Total Liabilities $234,622
Net Assets -$134,618
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Wolf (Distinguished Fellow) $154,167 $0 $0
Elijah Brown (Exec Vp (01/01/17 12/31/17)) $109,962 $0 $18,340
Randel Everett (President/Director) $97,942 $0 $77,599
David Nelson (Chairman/Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirk (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0 $0
Clark Butts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Skaar (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mayer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Dunton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nwanko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Payt (Exec Vp (01/01/18 09/30/18)) $0 $0 $20,105
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990
Filed on May 16, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,574,641
Expenses
$1,495,592
Net Income
$79,049
Net Assets
$163,696
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,574,630
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $11
0.0%
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 $477,338
31.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $308,123
20.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $193,491
Total Liabilities $29,795
Net Assets $163,696
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Frank Wolf (Distinguished Fellow) $151,000 $0 $0
Randel Everett (President/Director) $117,533 $0 $99,840
Elijah Brown (Exec Vp) $99,415 $0 $69,655
Clark Butts (Chairman/Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirk (Treasurer/Director) $0 $0 $0
Leroy Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Keith Skaar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mayer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrell Dunton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Geoffrey Nwanko (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

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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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,159,112
Expenses
$1,516,260
Net Income
-$357,148
Net Assets
$85,203
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,158,827
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $285
0.0%
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 $511,435
33.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $189,138
12.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $200,180
Total Liabilities $114,977
Net Assets $85,203

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,602,049
Expenses
$29,021
Net Income
$1,573,028
Net Assets
$1,573,028
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,602,049
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 $10,000
34.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,500
5.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,573,028
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,573,028

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990

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