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Nonprofit · EIN 32-0326105

ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM

Tax-exempt · GULFPORT, MS 39505

Financials

$183K$72K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$182,734$72,359$110,375$170,378$0$170,378
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$171,012
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$967
Net income from sales of inventory
$10,755
Other revenue
$11,722

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$10,000
Other salaries and wages
$5,450
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$15,450
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$640
Accounting fees
$3,261
Occupancy
$9,568
Travel
$1,284
Program services (functional)
$55,578
Management and general (functional)
$16,781

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$60,003
Total assets, end of year
$170,378
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$170,378
Gross receipts
$203,690
Employees
0
Volunteers
120
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
MS

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FREDDIE JORDAN JAMESEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$10,000
DR CRYSTAL BOWLER BASSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
PATRICIA JENKINSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
ANITA SANZINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
MATTHEW SCHLOEGELMEMBER
Trustee or director
15$0
JUSTIN PIERCEMEMBER
Trustee or director
15$0
SUSIE HARVILLCEO & FOUNDER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2497, GULFPORT, MS 39505-2497
In care of
% SUSIE HARVILL
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
PO Box 2497, Gulfport MS 39505
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
FREDDIE JAMES
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
Susie Harvill, PO Box 2497, Gulfport MS 39505
Signed the 990
FREDDIE JAMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(228) 293-4444
Return prepared by
ALEXANDER VAN LOON SLOAN LEVENS & FAVRE

Mission

ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM (AFF) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PREVENTION OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, THE EDUCATION OF COMMUNITIES, AND THE SUPPORT OF SURVIVORS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION/PUBLIC AWARENESS: AFF PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EQUIP INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO RECOGNIZE, PREVENT, AND RESPOND TO TRAFFICKING SITUATIONS. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, WORKSHOPS, COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND STATE ENTITIES, AND PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY EVENTS. AFF ALSO UTILIZES OUTREACH TOOLS SUCH AS DIGITAL MEDIA, PRINT MATERIALS, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS TO REACH A BROAD AUDIENCE AND PROMOTE THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE.
    Expenses $30,540
  • VICTIM SUPPORT: AFF IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING THROUGH BOTH DIRECT AND INDIRECT ASSISTANCE. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE EMERGENCY SUPPORT SUCH AS FOOD, TEMPORARY LODGING, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, AND ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AS WELL AS REFERRALS TO SAFE HOUSING, COUNSELING, MEDICAL CARE, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. AFF ALSO PROVIDES ONGOING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, AND GUIDANCE TO HELP SURVIVORS TRANSITION TOWARD STABILITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY.
    Expenses $20,660
  • COMMUNITY COLLABORATION AND ADVOCACY: AFF WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN COORDINATED RESPONSES TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THROUGH THESE COLLABORATIONS, AFF PROMOTES PREVENTION STRATEGIES, SUPPORTS VICTIM-CENTERED APPROACHES, AND ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT PROTECT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM STRIVES TO CREATE SAFER COMMUNITIES, EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWLEDGE, AND PROVIDE MEANINGFUL SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
    Expenses $4,378

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
32-0326105
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)
Human services (P62)
Assets (IRS master file)
$170,378
Income (IRS master file)
$203,690

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$93,190$103,716$56,719IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: Susie Harvill
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 ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM

What is the EIN of ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM is 32-0326105.
Is ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM 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 ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM 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 ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM 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 ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FREDDIE JAMES.
Who are the officers and directors of ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,000 (FREDDIE JORDAN JAMES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ADVOCATES FOR FREEDOM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $182,734, expenses of $72,359 and total assets of $170,378 at year end.

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