Freedom Education Project Puget Sound
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Freedom Education Project Puget Sound is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tacoma, Washington, registered in 2012, with $502,179 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2661 N Pearl St Pmb 407, Tacoma, WA, 98407 EIN 45-5291038 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$502K
▲ 17.0% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$659K
Net assets
$796K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Freedom Education Project Puget Sound— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -31% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Freedom Education Project Puget Sound: 14 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Freedom Education Project Puget Sound— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Freedom Education Project Puget Sound: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2661 N Pearl St Pmb 407, Tacoma, WA, 98407
- City
- Tacoma
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Offender Rehabilitation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $354K (FY2014) to $502K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $796K
Operating margin
-31.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$813K
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$796K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $502,179▲17.0% | $659,042▲16.0% | $795,801▼16.5% | $813,223▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $429,069▼41.9% | $568,024▲24.1% | $952,664▼12.7% | $967,100▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $738,452▲104% | $457,805▼20.3% | $1,091,619▲34.6% | $1,107,442▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $362,508▼67.5% | $574,689▲7.7% | $810,873▼20.7% | $875,131▼25.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,116,840▲140% | $533,673▲28.7% | $1,023,046▲133% | $1,180,721▲159% | 990 |
| 2019 | $465,541▲13.1% | $414,598▲6.8% | $439,879▲13.1% | $456,641▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $411,611▲35.5% | $388,308▲0.6% | $389,078▲6.4% | $403,683▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $303,796▼12.5% | $385,839▲11.0% | $365,775▼18.3% | $378,142▼19.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $347,334▼10.4% | $347,556▲73.4% | $447,818 | $471,957▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $387,608▲9.5% | $200,437▲13.9% | $448,040▲71.7% | $450,908▲68.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $354,126 | $175,969 | $260,869 | $267,763 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.3M total
33 grants to Freedom Education Project Puget Sound totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $9,245 |
| University of Puget Sound | To support instruction in the washington women's correctional center at purdy which leads to a ba | 2023 | $48,305 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2023 | $40,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $15,196 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Travel grant - national conference on higher education in prison | 2023 | $5,050 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $10,522 |
| University of Puget Sound | To support instruction in the washington women's correctional center at purdy which leads to a ba degree from ups | 2021 | $355,850 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $33,568 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2021 | $32,000 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2021 | $10,000 |
| University of Puget Sound | To support instruction in the washington women's correctional center at purdy which leads to a ba degree from ups | 2020 | $334,200 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2020 | $30,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Freedom Education Project Puget Sound a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Freedom Education Project Puget Sound is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-5291038, based in Tacoma, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Freedom Education Project Puget Sound's EIN?
- Freedom Education Project Puget Sound's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-5291038.
- How much revenue does Freedom Education Project Puget Sound report?
- Freedom Education Project Puget Sound reported $502,179 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Freedom Education Project Puget Sound have?
- CharityIndex grades Freedom Education Project Puget Sound D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Freedom Education Project Puget Sound (EIN 45-5291038) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.