Nonprofit · EIN 20-4427718
FREEDOM HOUSE
Tax-exempt · SUMMERFIELD, NC 27358
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,386,812 | $3,106,956 | $279,856 | $3,865,259 | $26,453 | $3,838,806 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,720,811 | $4,606,467 | $1,114,344 | $4,691,354 | $28,147 | $4,663,207 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,756,420 | $4,269,076 | $487,344 | $3,580,283 | $31,420 | $3,548,863 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $378,520
- Program service revenue
- $2,949,679
- Investment income
- $14,825
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $884
- Net income from fundraising events
- $34,081
- Other revenue
- $43,788
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,450,129
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,596,130
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,885
- Occupancy
- $730,760
- Depreciation
- $114,017
- Program services (functional)
- $2,809,047
- Management and general (functional)
- $231,968
- Fundraising (functional)
- $65,941
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,691,354
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,865,259
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,453
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,838,806
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,782,248
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,831,548
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,258
- Gross receipts
- $3,654,574
- Employees
- 126
- Volunteers
- 165
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON CORE | CEO Officer | 40 | $165,800 | $4,200 |
| KENNETH CRAWFORD | PRESIDENT / Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COE STROTHER | VICE PRES/CH Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ZAIDA NEWKIRK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLIE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD LYNAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENON WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN REILLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KENNETH CRAWFORD | VP & TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| COE STROTHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ZAIDA NEWKIRK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| HOUSTON CORE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | – | $0 |
| SALLIE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHAD LYNAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN REILLY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KENNETH CRAWFORD | VP & TREASUR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| COE STROTHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ZAIDA NEWKIRK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| HOUSTON CORE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | – | $0 |
| SALLIE SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHAD LYNAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 39, SUMMERFIELD, NC 27358-0039
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- HOUSTON CORE, 1009 W MARKET ST, GREENSBORO, NC 27401
- Signed the 990
- HOUSTON CORE, CEO
- Phone
- (336) 286-7622
- Website
- WWW.HELPFREEDOMHOUSE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SCOTT CORNELIUS CPA PC
Mission
FREEDOM HOUSE IS A LONG-TERM, ADDICTION-RECOVERY PROGRAM THAT RESCUES, RESTORES, AND REDEEMS THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN IN A CHRIST- CENTERED, FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. IN JULY 2006, FREEDOM HOUSE ADMITTED ITS FIRST RESIDENTS AND BEGAN THE WORK OF CHANGING LIVES ONE FAMILY AT A TIME. THE PRIMARY GOAL WAS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS TO HEAL AND RESTORE THEIR LIVES AS THEY EXPERIENCED THE LORDS REDEMPTIVE POWER AND TO TEACH THEM HOW TO MAINTAIN THIS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND BECOME STRONG MOTHERS THAT COULD CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN WELL. FOR 19 YEARS, FREEDOM HOUSE HAS BEEN A SUCCESSFUL, TWELVE-MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHERE WOMEN OVERCOME THEIR ADDICTIONS AND REUNITE WITH THEIR FAMILIES. AFTER COMPLETING OUR RESIDENTIAL AND AFTERCARE PROGRAMS, OUR MOTHERS RETURN TO MAINSTREAM SOCIETY AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS, FREE FROM THE ADDICTIONS THAT ONCE THREATENED THEIR LIVES, AND ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEIR CHILDREN CAN FLOURISH.
Program accomplishments
- EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SERVICES: MANY OF THE MOTHERS THAT COME TO FREEDOM HOUSE HAVE NEVER BEEN EMPLOYED AND ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF JOB TRAINING TO HELP THEM SECURE EMPLOYMENT CAPABLE OF PROVIDING FOR THEIR FAMILIES AFTER LEAVING FREEDOM HOUSE. IN RESPONSE TO THIS NEED, FREEDOM HOUSE OPENED ITS FIRST THRIFT STORE IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA ON DECEMBER 18, 2007. AMONG THE MANY SKILLS FREEDOM HOUSE RESIDENTS LEARN ARE CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION, TIME MANAGEMENT, TASK PRIORITIZATION, AND HOW TO BALANCE A SUCCESSFUL WORK LIFE WITH TAKING CARE OF A HOME AND RAISING CHILDREN. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH RESIDENT INCREASES AS SHE PROGRESSES THROUGH THE EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM. FREEDOM HOUSE EXPANDED ITS JOB TRAINING PROGRAM IN 2019 BY STARTING FREEDOM HOUSE FARM, A WORKING FARM THAT IS GROWING AND SELLING STRAWBERRIES AND OTHER FRESH PRODUCE. THE RESIDENTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CULTIVATING, HARVESTING, AND SELLING ASPECTS OF THE FARM AS ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT TRAINING.Expenses $1,547,370 · revenue $2,723,575
- FREEDOM HOUSE FARM: FREEDOM HOUSE FARM IS A SMALL WORKING FARM IN GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, OFFERING FRESH PRODUCE, FLOWERS, COFFEE, AND BAKED GOODS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. OPEN SEASONALLY, THE FARM STAND FEATURES ITEMS GROWN AND MADE ON-SITE, INCLUDING STRAWBERRIES, VEGETABLES, JAMS, HONEY, AND MORE. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT THE CHRIST-CENTERED RECOVERY PROGRAM AT FREEDOM HOUSE, HELPING MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN HEAL AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES TOGETHER. BY VISITING THE FARM, YOURE NOT JUST BUYING LOCALYOURE MAKING A LASTING IMPACT.Expenses $225,900 · revenue $139,458
- RESIDENTIAL SERVICES: THIS YEAR FREEDOM HOUSE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE THOUSANDS OF DAYS OF SOBRIETY, SHELTER, AND MEALS TO THE FAMILIES IN THE PROGRAM. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVED INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, GROUP THERAPY, REUNIFICATION WITH FAMILIES, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, AND A VARIETY OF LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, SUCH AS PARENTING, NUTRITION, ANGER MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND CODEPENDENCY. THEY WERE PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION WITHIN THE COUNTY TO MEDICAL, LEGAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS. FREEDOM HOUSE HELPED RESIDENTS WORK TOWARD THE FOLLOWING NINE (9) GOALS: REUNIFICATION; DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE; EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND ACQUISITION; EDUCATION; SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT; HEALTH CARE SUPPORT AND DISEASE PREVENTION; LEGAL COMPLIANCE; INDEPENDENCE; AND, FAITH. THE PRIMARY GOAL WAS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS TO HEAL AND RESTORE THEIR LIVES AS THEY EXPERIENCED THE LORDS REDEMPTIVE POWER AND TO TEACH THEM HOW TO MAINTAIN THIS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE AND BECOME STRONG MOTHERS THAT COULD CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN WELL.Expenses $299,450 · revenue $14,140
- RECYCLING PROGRAMExpenses $736,327 · revenue $72,506
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4427718
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,865,259
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,654,574
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,386,812 | $3,106,956 | $3,865,259 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,720,811 | $4,606,467 | $4,691,354 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,756,420 | $4,269,076 | $3,580,283 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,595,887 | $3,127,513 | $3,070,544 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4427718).
Questions about FREEDOM HOUSE
- What is the EIN of FREEDOM HOUSE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM HOUSE is 20-4427718.
- Is FREEDOM HOUSE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to FREEDOM HOUSE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEDOM HOUSE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FREEDOM HOUSE due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREEDOM HOUSE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FREEDOM HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HOUSTON CORE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM HOUSE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,800 (HOUSTON CORE, CEO).
- How much revenue does FREEDOM HOUSE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,386,812, expenses of $3,106,956 and total assets of $3,865,259 at year end.
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