J & L Freedom Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
J & L Freedom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bellingham, Washington, registered in 2011, with -$299,896 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
205 Middlefield Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98225 EIN 26-2042321 Since 2011
Revenue (FY2024)
-$300K
▼ 141.2% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$245K
Net assets
$1.1M
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.
F
—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 J & L Freedom Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating53 mo reserves · -182% 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 J & L Freedom Foundation: 53 mo reserves · -182% margin earns a F 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 J & L Freedom Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 J & L Freedom Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 205 Middlefield Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98225
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $15K (FY2013) to -$300K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-181.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -$299,896▼141% | $245,027▲25.0% | $1,089,492▼33.3% | $1,089,492▼33.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $727,813▲1129% | $196,000▲2.8% | $1,634,415▲48.2% | $1,634,415▲48.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$70,697▼112% | $190,733▼11.9% | $1,102,602▼19.2% | $1,102,602▼19.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $598,695▲430% | $216,465▼7.1% | $1,364,032▲38.9% | $1,364,032▲38.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $112,937▼76.2% | $232,980▲266% | $981,802▲22.4% | $981,802▲22.4% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $474,005▲1289% | $63,650▲7.1% | $801,852▲105% | $801,852▲105% | 990PF |
| 2018 | -$39,860▼206% | $59,444▼31.6% | $391,497▼20.4% | $391,497▼20.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $37,439▲113% | $86,845▼0.9% | $492,078▲63.7% | $492,078▲52.6% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $17,551▲138% | $87,600▲23.7% | $300,658▲11.2% | $322,500▲15.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $7,381▼67.5% | $70,836▲31.5% | $270,361▼19.0% | $279,626▼16.8% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $22,683▲50.3% | $53,885▼4.1% | $333,816▲6.0% | $335,953▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $15,093 | $56,210▲74.5% | $315,018▲99.6% | $315,018▲99.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $32,210▼9.8% | $157,842▲48.2% | $157,842▲48.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $35,727 | $106,486 | $106,486 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is J & L Freedom Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. J & L Freedom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-2042321, based in Bellingham, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is J & L Freedom Foundation's EIN?
- J & L Freedom Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-2042321.
- How much revenue does J & L Freedom Foundation report?
- J & L Freedom Foundation reported -$299,896 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does J & L Freedom Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades J & L Freedom Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for J & L Freedom Foundation (EIN 26-2042321) 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.