Nonprofit · EIN 81-1996343
CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC
Tax-exempt · STOCKTON, CA 95212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $300,791 | $467,505 | -$166,714 | $203,587 | $4,133 | $199,454 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $524,430 | $468,614 | $55,816 | $366,168 | $0 | $366,168 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $633,424 | $343,829 | $289,595 | $308,912 | $0 | $308,912 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $300,791
- of which government grants
- $286,291
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $141,029
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,750
- Accounting fees
- $12,771
- Occupancy
- $19,525
- Travel
- $78,316
- Program services (functional)
- $387,770
- Management and general (functional)
- $75,037
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,698
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $366,168
- Total assets, end of year
- $203,587
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,133
- Net assets, end of year
- $199,454
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,512
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $199,454
- Gross receipts
- $300,791
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Williams Jr | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,000 |
| Carolyn Williams | Administrative Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $24,000 |
| Renata Valree | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| David Muhammad | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Hillary Blout | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Williams Jr | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,213 |
| Carolyn Williams | Administrative Director Trustee or director | 8 | $24,600 |
| Renata Valree | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| David Muhammad | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Hillary Blout | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathaniel Williams Jr | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,000 | $30,093 |
| Carolyn Williams | Administrative Director Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $23,250 | $0 |
| Renata Valree | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| David Muhammad | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Hillary Blout | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4620 RIDGEWOOD CT, STOCKTON, CA 95212-1617
- In care of
- % NATHANIEL WILLIAMS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 3542 Fruitvale Ave PMB 232, Oakland CA 94602
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Nathaniel Williams Jr, 4620 Ridgewood Court, Stockton, CA 95212
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Nathaniel Williams, 3542 Fruitvale Ave PMB 232, Oakland CA 94602
- Signed the 990
- Nathaniel Williams, Executive Director
- Phone
- (510) 815-3488
- Website
- www.Choicesforfreedom.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-1996343 or by the name CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Choices for Freedom is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families who have been impacted by mass incarceration. We develop and deliver effective programs, incorporating life skills and healing. We bring culturally relevant programs to men and women who are serving time, with reentry programs to assist them with reintegration back into the community, and deliver mentoring and prevention programs for youth.
Program accomplishments
- An educational program for trauma informed rehabilitation was delivered to over 125 women in California State prison, with a grant from the state of California.Expenses $44,188
- Choices provided 97 men in California with reentry support, case management, and workforce development training post-release from California state prisons.Expenses $209,626
- Choices delivered a cognitive behavioral program "You've Got Choices" with financial incentives to 29 young adults referred by the City of Stockton Office of Violence Prevention for gang involvement, with support from Making WorldBuilders and the National Prevention Science Coalition.Expenses $59,507
- Choices provided a trauma informed rehabiliation program to 50 men at High Desert State Prison in Susanville, CA called "Path 2 Restoration"Expenses $36,563
- Choices provided over 200 men in custody at San Quentin State Prison with support for inmate led programs and activities aligned with the California Model Prison initiative.Expenses $7,000
- Choices delivered a positive youth development program in Los Angeles County to 8 young people.Expenses $3,000
- Other Programs include Rides Home, Community Events, and Family SupportsExpenses $27,886
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
- 81-1996343
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $203,587
- Income (IRS master file)
- $300,791
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $300,791 | $467,505 | $203,587 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $524,430 | $468,614 | $366,168 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $633,424 | $343,829 | $308,912 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Nathaniel Williams | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Nate Williams | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 81-1996343).
Questions about CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC
- What is the EIN of CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC is 81-1996343.
- Is CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHOICES FOR 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 CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC 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 CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC 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 CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Nathaniel Williams Jr.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,000 (Nathaniel Williams Jr, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CHOICES FOR FREEDOM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $300,791, expenses of $467,505 and total assets of $203,587 at year end.
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