Nonprofit · EIN 81-1292140
FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · GRAND FORKS, ND 58201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $52,288 | $29,281 | $23,007 | $422,457 | $0 | $422,457 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $212,298 | $112,683 | $99,615 | $401,678 | $1,525 | $400,153 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $143,436 | $144,227 | -$791 | $300,421 | $0 | $300,421 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $39,783
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,505
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,945
- Other expenses
- $26,336
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $401,677
- Total assets, end of year
- $422,457
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $422,457
- Cash, savings and investments
- $422,457
- Gross receipts
- $52,288
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Herbold | President/Trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Naomi Herbold | Vice-President/Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Nelson | Secretary/Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Laurie Nelson | Treasurer/Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Herbold | President/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 10 | $5,000 |
| Naomi Herbold | Vice-President/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Nelson | Secretary/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Laurie Nelson | Treasurer/Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Herbold | President/Trustee | 10 | $10,000 |
| Naomi Herbold | Vice-President/Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Bryan Nelson | Secretary/Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Laurie Nelson | Treasurer/Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3417 IVY DR, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201-3961
- In care of
- % NAOMI HERBOLD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 3417 Ivy Drive, Grand Forks ND 58201
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Darren Herbold, 10816-5Ave SW, Edmonton Alberta T6W1A2, CA
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Darren Herbold, President
- Phone
- (701) 850-0868
- Return prepared by
- Michael S Van Oeveren Accounting Services
Mission
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF AND PUBLISHED MISSION STATEMENT IS TO BREAK THE CHAINS OF OPPRESSION SO THAT PEOPLE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOUNTER JESUS CHRIST AND TO LIVE IN FREEDOM AND TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Program accomplishments
- For Freedom International has run a Child Advocacy Center in Phuket, Thailand since 2017. The Child Advocacy Center is a service provided for victimized children and various government stakeholders involved in forensic interviews of child victims of abuse. It is a child-friendly place where child victims, social workers, medical experts, investigators, personnel from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, prosecutors and victim support staff can conduct interviews and assess allegations of child sexual and physical abuse. In 2024 For Freedom International prepared a 4th interview suite and equipped it with furniture, tools, and equipment to create an interview room for children. This room provides a suitable environment for interviewing children to help reduce stress and enhance a sense of safety while providing technology to help gather evidence through recording and observing for law enforcement and prosecutors from a separate observation room. For Freedom International also provided Mobiledit Forensic Software, CCI Forensic Software, and Forensic Notes software to support these activities and facilitate accurate gathering of evidence and maintaining effective records of the information gathered. After For Freedom International had the opportunity to present the training curriculum to the Ministry of Education, the CAC team of social workers from the foundation had opportunity to conduct training sessions at schools, churches, and local communities in collaboration with the anti-sexual exploitation task force involving the Internet Child Abuse Centre, prosecutors, and non-profit organizations in Phuket and beyond. In 2025, For Freedom International conducted training sessions in schools on safe internet use and safe touch practices. The curriculum was developed and updated to remain relevant to current events. For Freedom International conducted training sessions in 2025 which were presented to 4,173 children and adult caregivers including parents, guardians, and teachers. For Freedom International actively supported law enforcement agencies in various operations nationwide, performed more than 250 forensic interviews, identified 11 offenders, and managed 10 Children's Advocacy Center Exploitation Hotline cases. The Foundation's role involved preparing digital evidence and data through modern equipment, analyzing information, conducting field investigations, and providing care and assistance to 41 victims. In 2025, the Intelligence Team assisted in 26 active investigations. For Freedom International supported law enforcement agencies by conducting a 2-day training course on "Investigative Techniques Specific to Human Trafficking" for police officers, totaling 50 participants. Training was conducted by FBI, HIS, and Thailand's CCIB Task Force. This training not only introduced officers to new tools and strategies but also served to deepen collaboration between law enforcement and our foundation. As human trafficking networks become more sophisticated, equipping officers with advanced skills is critical to identifying victims, dismantling criminal operations, and securing justice. Through both case-level engagement and strategic training initiatives, For Freedom International is committed to standing alongside Thailand's law enforcement community in the fight against exploitation.
- For Freedom International's second primary focus for ministry growth and impact has been in the development of the Vocational Training Center in Phuket, in Partnership with local Thai churches. We support a social worker to administer our Child Advocacy program to train students and teachers in preventing sexual exploitation, rescuing victims of child labor and sexual abuse and exploitation and maintaining a foster care system in cooperation with the local church to care for children rescued from exploitation. For Freedom International Foundation supported on-going programs related to the rescue and rehabilitation of exploited individuals as part of our stated objective to prevent exploitation, to assist those who have been exploited, to rehabilitate and retrain them for careers in baking or salon work, payment for maintenance of a safe house to provide a place for rescued individuals to safely stay during their time of recovery, rehabilitation, and re-training, making possible the freedom to move past the exploitation and forward to safe and productive lives. For Freedom International Vocational Training Center offers two core tracks. The Dessert and Beverage Course trains students to make both Thai and Western desserts, prepare a variety of beverages, and manage bakery equipment. They also gain experience in financial literacy and service management. The Beauty and Hairdressing Course provides hands-on training in the fundamentals of hair care, salon hygiene, and customer service. Students also learn how to manage and operate a beauty salon by serving actual clients from within the Foundation and the local community. In addition to Vocational skills, all Vocational students receive instruction in English, life skills, personal finance, conflict resolution, arts and crafts, music, and Christian Discipleship promoting holistic development that supports long-term healing and reintegration to society. For Freedom International served 8 vocational students in 2025. By offering both professional training and personal growth opportunities, For Freedom International's Vocational Training Program is helping survivors reclaim their identity, discover their potential, and step into a new life rooted in freedom, faith, and purpose.
- In 2025, For Freedom International continued to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young girls recovering from exploitation and abuse. The Freedom Shelter is more than a place to sleep-it's a place to heal, grow, and belong. The shelter's expanded living spaces ensure greater comfort and privacy for both the girls and their caretakers. Residents now enjoy more spacious bedrooms, a clean and well-equipped kitchen, and a shared living room that serves as a space for play, creativity, connection, and community meetings. These improvements reflect our commitment to creating an environment that feels like home-one where every girl feels safe, valued, and free to be herself. In addition to providing physical safety, the Freedom Shelter also offers comprehensive medical care, including physical, mental, and dental support, to promote full healing. For girls wishing to pursue their education, we offer financial and academic support to help them continue their studies through non-formal and informal educational pathways, enabling them to work at their own pace and regain confidence in their abilities. For Freedom International Foundation also supported 15 Foster Families and held a Foster Camp with 79 participants in 2025. By meeting the physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of each girl, the Freedom Shelter plays a vital role in the long-term restoration journey-helping survivors move from a place of trauma to one of purpose and hope. For Freedom International accepted contributions and provided them to For Freedom International Foundation in Thailand in support of our ministry objectives as stated in accomplishments 1 and 2, above. All For Freedom International activities support our primary ministry objectives which are to rescue individuals from the bondage of abuse and trafficking to train students to recognize and avoid abuse and to train freed individuals in useful employment to make a new start. All of this while sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the people of Thailand and demonstrating His power to change lives. For Freedom International has no paid employees. All our interns are volunteers who raise funds for their support through our donor platform and draw upon them to meet their monthly living expenses. At this time, For Freedom International is making preparations to purchase land and build a secure complex on our own site. Funds have been amassed for this purpose, but no new grants were made in 2025 awaiting land purchase at later date.
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1292140
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $422,457
- Income (IRS master file)
- $52,288
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $52,288 | $29,281 | $422,457 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $212,298 | $112,683 | $401,678 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $143,436 | $144,227 | $300,421 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Darren Herbold | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-1292140).
Questions about FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL is 81-1292140.
- Is FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL 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 FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL 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 FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-N for 2016 names Darren Herbold.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,288, expenses of $29,281 and total assets of $422,457 at year end.
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