Nonprofit · EIN 65-0232400
THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · NAPLES, FL 34104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,500,171 | $1,793,159 | $707,012 | $6,754,066 | $84,867 | $6,669,199 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $871,497 | $1,494,242 | -$622,745 | $5,978,747 | $214,475 | $5,764,272 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $566,621 | $319,326 | $247,295 | $6,315,474 | $182,142 | $6,133,332 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,236,804
- Program service revenue
- $1,042,868
- Investment income
- $220,499
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $94,696
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $425,209
- Other salaries and wages
- $514,192
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,110,539
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $27,446
- Accounting fees
- $26,105
- Occupancy
- $134,008
- Travel
- $30,669
- Depreciation
- $94,689
- Program services (functional)
- $1,199,360
- Management and general (functional)
- $593,799
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,978,747
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,754,066
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $84,867
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,669,199
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,915,484
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,669,199
- Gross receipts
- $2,500,171
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 1994
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER MARKER | CEO- FREEDOM INSTITUTE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $209,499 | $23,017 |
| NATHAN POTEET | VICE PRINCIPAL Key employee | 40 | $152,859 | $19,322 |
| THOMAS R GRADY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD MORTON | VP, SECRETARY, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD DEKKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL BARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS MARKER | CEO- FREEDOM INSTITUTE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $109,233 | $10,493 |
| THOMAS R GRADY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD NORTON | VP, SECRETARY, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAD DEKKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS R GRADY | PRESIDENT / CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD A MORTON | VP, SECRETARY, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAD DEKKO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2706 SOUTH HORSESHOE DR, NAPLES, FL 34104-6142
- In care of
- % DRI-DEK CORP
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EDWARD A MORTON, 2706 SOUTH HORSESHOE DR, NAPLES, FL 34104
- Signed the 990
- EDWARD A MORTON, TRUSTEE
- Phone
- (239) 643-0578
- Website
- WWW.QUESTFORSUCCESS.COM
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
QUEST EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION THROUGH ITS AFFILIATED FREEDOM INSTITUTE OF COLLIER COUNTY IS BROADENING STUDENTS' EDUCATION EXPERIENCE TO INCLUDE CHARACTER, CONSTITUTION, CIVICS, CONSUMER FINANCE AND COMMON SENSE.
Program accomplishments
- THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE IS MORE THAN A HIGH SCHOOL. IT OFFERS A PERSONALIZED LEARNING MODEL THAT EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO TAILOR THEIR EDUCATION TO THEIR UNIQUE INTERESTS AND COLLEGE AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS. THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE PROVIDES COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL COURSES (INCLUDING FREEDOM'S C5 CURRICULUM), COLLEGE PREP, CAREER PREP, JOB PLACEMENT, AND INTERNSHIPS. FREEDOM STUDENTS WILL BE WELL-PREPARED FOR THEIR CHOSEN POST-GRADUATION PATHS AND READY FOR A LIFETIME OF ECONOMIC FREEDOM.PROGRAMS ARE CURRENTLY IN THE DEVELOPMENT STAGE AND ENVISION WORKING WITH 10-15 STUDENTS INITIALLY.Expenses $1,199,360 · revenue $1,042,868
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 65-0232400
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,754,066
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,500,171
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,500,171 | $1,793,159 | $6,754,066 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $871,497 | $1,494,242 | $5,978,747 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $566,621 | $319,326 | $6,315,474 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $197,912 | $179,668 | $5,860,457 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 65-0232400).
Questions about THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC is 65-0232400.
- Is THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE 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 THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EDWARD A MORTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $209,499 (CHRISTOPHER MARKER, CEO- FREEDOM INSTITUTE).
- How much revenue does THE FREEDOM INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,500,171, expenses of $1,793,159 and total assets of $6,754,066 at year end.
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