Nonprofit · EIN 80-0677409
FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $130,404 | $161,213 | -$30,809 | $10,304 | $731 | $9,573 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $78,041 | $97,649 | -$19,608 | $40,382 | $0 | $40,382 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $132,608
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,204
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $93,494
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,343
- Printing, publications and postage
- $830
- Other expenses
- $63,546
- Program services (functional)
- $157,869
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,382
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,304
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $731
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,573
- Cash, savings and investments
- $10,304
- Gross receipts
- $132,608
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL LAHAYE | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BOWLDS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| DERRICK SAINZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| CLAIRE HILL | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HADDAD | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE BOWLDS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER WAGENHALS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LAHAYE | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE WEINSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2010 W PARKSIDE LN STE 110, PHOENIX, AZ 85027-1234
- In care of
- % DAVID HADDAD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 2010 W Parkside Ln Apt 110, Phoenix AZ 85027
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Michael Haye, 2010 W Parkside Ln Room/Suite 110, Phoenix AZ 85027
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MICHAEL LAHAYE, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (602) 403-2960
- Website
- FRIENDSOFFREEDOMUSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
THE MISSION OF FRIENDS OF FREEDOM IS TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN CURRENT SERVICES THAT EMPOWER "AMERICA'S HEROES", ADDRESSING THE EVER-CHANGING NEEDS OUR HEROES AND THEIR FAMILIES NEED.
Program accomplishments
- FRIENDS OF FREEDOM WAS FOUNDED ON A SIMPLE PREMISE- TO SERVE THOSE WHO PROTECT OUR FREEDOMS. WE ASSIST OUR MILITARY AND VETERANS LOCALLY BY ASSISTING THEM WITH RENT, UTILITIES, CAR REPAIRS, MILITARY TRANSITION AND EVEN DONATED CARS. WE STRATEGICALLY PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON A NATIONAL LEVEL TO HELP FACILITATE OUR PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, WE INCLUDE LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN OUR OUTREACH. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON FAMILY STRENGTHENING, WELL-BEING, MENTAL RESILIENCE, FINANCIAL FREEDOM, OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.Expenses $157,869 · grants $93,494
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 80-0677409
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,304
- Income (IRS master file)
- $132,608
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $130,404 | $161,213 | $10,304 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $78,041 | $97,649 | $40,382 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Michael Haye | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 80-0677409).
Questions about FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC is 80-0677409.
- Is FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF FREEDOM 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 FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Michael Haye.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF FREEDOM INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $130,404, expenses of $161,213 and total assets of $10,304 at year end.
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