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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0319028

FREEDOM SOURCE INC

Tax-exempt · BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

Financials

$1.6M$1.2M2022$1.9M$1.3M2023$1.5M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FREEDOM SOURCE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,548,099$1,926,444-$378,345$1,202,044$181,419$1,020,625
September 30, 2024990$1,855,229$1,278,692$576,537$1,598,155$199,185$1,398,970
September 30, 2023990$1,603,332$1,245,327$358,005$1,005,311$182,878$822,433
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,491,336
of which government grants
$1,208,999
Program service revenue
$25,436
Investment income
$41,507
Net income from fundraising events
-$10,180
Other revenue
-$10,180

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$155,433
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$112,935
Other salaries and wages
$403,566
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$607,004
Professional fundraising fees
$56,333
Accounting fees
$53,389
Occupancy
$44,780
Travel
$13,284
Depreciation
$3,662
Program services (functional)
$1,753,624
Management and general (functional)
$116,487
Fundraising (functional)
$56,333

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,598,155
Total assets, end of year
$1,202,044
Total liabilities, end of year
$181,419
Net assets, end of year
$1,020,625
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,236
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,016,335
Net assets with donor restrictions
$4,290
Gross receipts
$1,580,900
Employees
15
Volunteers
225
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
AL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CARIE WIMBERLYEXEC.DIR (OC
Officer
40$83,770$0
NICHOLE DAWSEYEXEC.DIR (CU
Officer
40$27,530$175
CELESTE BAYLESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMBER COLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TYLER CURRIERBOARD CHAIRP
Trustee or director
3$0$0
DR JOHN DANTZLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HONORABLE MARIA FORTUNEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR LIESL HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHANE HERRINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR SHERRI HUFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR EMMA KAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAYLOR PEAKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERRY ROLLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SAMATA SHAHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVE WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CARIE WIMBERLYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$79,041
TIM CLAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TIM CROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TYLER CURRIERBOARD CHAIRP
Trustee or director
3$0
DR JOHN DANTZLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HONORABLE MARIA FORTUNEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR LIESL HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANE HERRINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR SHERRI HUFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRONWYN MCINTURFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAMATA SHAHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR STEPHEN TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CARIE WIMBERLYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$75,789
TIM CLAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TIM CROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TYLER CURRIERBOAD CHAIR
Trustee or director
3$0
DR JOHN DANTZLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUSTY DORRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR LIESL HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR SHERRI HUFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRONWYN MCINTURFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY MULLALYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAUREN SISLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR STEPHEN TAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
105 VULCAN RD STE 332, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209-4764
In care of
% R STEPHEN BRIGGS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NICHOLE DAWSEY, 105 VULCAN RD STE 332, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Signed the 990
NICHOLE DAWSEY, EXEC.DIR (CURRENT)
Phone
(205) 972-8264
Return prepared by
LUCA

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER THROUGH EDUCATION, RECOVERY SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PREVENTION & STUDENT PROGRAMS: EDUCATED AND EMPOWERED 8,326 STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS, K-12. ENGAGED 299 STUDENTS IN 8 INFOCUS AND YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL PROGRAMS. ENGAGED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND PARENTS IN COLLABORATIVE SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $1,526,540 · grants $155,433 · revenue $25,436
  • COMMUNITY AWARENESS/RESOURCES AND MEDIA: ENGAGED COMMUNITY PROVIDERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. HOSTED QUARTERLY POP UP RESOURCE FAIRS INCREASED COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF SUBSTANCE USE ISSUES THROUGH MULTIPLE MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, WHICH HAD 2,681,438 DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS STATEWIDE WITH A TOTAL REACH OF 286,028 AND ENGAGEMENT OF 7,283. SERVED 2,891 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH 279 PEER RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SERVED 86 FAMILY MEMBERS THROUGH 52 FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PROVIDED 139 SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP PEOPLE IN NEED ACCESS LIFE- CHANGING TREATMENT. DISTRIBUTED 360 ONEBOXES, 8,400 FENTANYL TEST STRIPS, 733 NALOXONE KITS, AND 67,021 SAFE MEDICATION DISPOSAL BAGS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL ALABAMA, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
    Expenses $227,084

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0319028
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
2009
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,202,044
Income (IRS master file)
$1,580,900

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,548,099$1,926,444$1,202,044XML
990September 2024$1,855,229$1,278,692$1,598,155XML
990September 2023$1,603,332$1,245,327$1,005,311XML
990September 2022$1,289,618$1,139,160$535,842IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 26-0319028).

Questions about FREEDOM SOURCE INC

What is the EIN of FREEDOM SOURCE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM SOURCE INC is 26-0319028.
Is FREEDOM SOURCE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to FREEDOM SOURCE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FREEDOM SOURCE INC 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 SOURCE INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FREEDOM SOURCE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FREEDOM SOURCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names NICHOLE DAWSEY.
Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM SOURCE INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,770 (CARIE WIMBERLY, EXEC.DIR (OC).
How much revenue does FREEDOM SOURCE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,548,099, expenses of $1,926,444 and total assets of $1,202,044 at year end.

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