Nonprofit · EIN 27-4437945
FREEDOM 4 YOUTH
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $823,318 | $805,216 | $18,102 | $44,873 | $29,116 | $15,757 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,081,815 | $1,285,290 | -$203,475 | $72,753 | $75,098 | -$2,345 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $758,267
- of which government grants
- $29,650
- Program service revenue
- $73,322
- Investment income
- $67
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,560
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$4,778
- Other revenue
- -$8,338
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $316,122
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $369,475
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $400
- Accounting fees
- $55,555
- Occupancy
- $61,792
- Depreciation
- $10,443
- Program services (functional)
- $540,265
- Management and general (functional)
- $174,943
- Fundraising (functional)
- $90,008
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $72,753
- Total assets, end of year
- $44,873
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,116
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,757
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,979
- Publicly traded securities
- $2
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $757
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,000
- Gross receipts
- $853,134
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLI JO STARR | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $122,361 |
| VAL PADILLA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LUCY FIRESTONE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WILLIE POINDEXTER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROGER PERRY | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATE CONTERAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATY POWERS | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHANNON MILLER | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MELISSA COHEN | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILLI JO STARR | EXECTUIVE DIRECTOR | 50 | $111,448 | $26,493 |
| LUCY FIRESTONE | Vice President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE POINDEXTER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER PERRY | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ORTIZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDICE PIPERSBURG | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE CONTERAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY POWERS | President Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON MILLER | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA COHEN | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 187 S PATTERSON AVE STE A, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93111-2075
- In care of
- % CANDICE PIPERSBURG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- PO Box 2096, Santa Barbara CA 93120
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Candice Pipersburg, PO Box 2096, Santa Barbara CA 93120
- Signed the 990
- SHANNON MILLER, Treasurer
- Phone
- (805) 708-1292
- Website
- freedom4youth.org
- Return prepared by
- Shannon Miller
Mission
FREEDOM 4 YOUTH'S (F4Y) MISSION IS TO UPLIFT AND EMPOWER YOUTH TO BUILD SAFE AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES. F4Y PARTNERS WITH UCSB, SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE, THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS AT-LARGE, TO PROVIDE BOTH THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILIY RE-ENTRY SUPPORT SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. YOUTH ARE SUPPORTED TO DEFINE THEIR OWN EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHWAY AND DEVELOP AN INDIVIDUAL ACTION PLAN WITH MEASURABLE GOALS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND A DRUG-FREE LIFESTYLE.
Program accomplishments
- F4Y'S BLUEPRINTS 4 FREEDOM (PROGRAMS) AND CASE MANAGEMENT ARE INDIVIDUALIZED BASED ON A YOUTH'S SELF-IDENTIFIED OR OUTSIDE AGENCY DETERMINED NEEDS, AND REVOLVE AROUND LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, CAREERS, AND OTHER AID. YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO TUTORING, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENTS, PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PROFESSIONALISM WORKSHOPS, HOUSING AND FOOD ASSISTANCE, OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT OTHERS IN NEED AND MUCH MORE.Expenses $540,265 · revenue $73,322
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
- 27-4437945
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $44,873
- Income (IRS master file)
- $853,134
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $665,632 | $891,929 | $226,695 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $826,218 | $424,038 | $440,871 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Candice Pipersburg | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about FREEDOM 4 YOUTH
- What is the EIN of FREEDOM 4 YOUTH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM 4 YOUTH is 27-4437945.
- Is FREEDOM 4 YOUTH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to FREEDOM 4 YOUTH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEDOM 4 YOUTH 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 4 YOUTH 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 4 YOUTH 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 4 YOUTH?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Candice Pipersburg.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM 4 YOUTH?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,361 (BILLI JO STARR, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FREEDOM 4 YOUTH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $823,318, expenses of $805,216 and total assets of $44,873 at year end.
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