Nonprofit · EIN 84-2997767
FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER
Tax-exempt · PURVIS, MS 39475
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $52,212 | $50,465 | $1,747 | $15,256 | $0 | $15,256 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $52,025 | $53,269 | -$1,244 | $13,509 | $0 | $13,509 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $51,373 | $51,302 | $71 | $14,753 | $0 | $14,753 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,062
- Program service revenue
- $41,150
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,000
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $1,488
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,625
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,625
- Other expenses
- $44,352
- Program services (functional)
- $50,465
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,509
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,256
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $15,256
- Cash, savings and investments
- $15,256
- Gross receipts
- $52,612
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyara Pendergrass | Seasonal Employee | 15 | $2,878 | $0 |
| Krissy Hamilton | Director | 92 | $1,747 | $1,488 |
| Mindy Hamilton | Volunteer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Baker | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gena Rudolph | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Brockway | President | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandee Pendergrass | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Albarado | Volunteer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyara Pendergrass | Seasonal Employee | 15 | $2,575 | – |
| Krissy Hamilton | Director | 80 | $1,339 | $1,224 |
| Mindy Hamilton | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | – |
| Jennifer Baker | Board Member | 1 | $0 | – |
| Gena Rudolph | Board Member | 1 | $0 | – |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krissy Hamilton | Director | 80 | $4,500 |
| Mindy Hamilton | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1091 HOWELL RD, PURVIS, MS 39475-5827
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mindy Hamilton, Treasurer
- Phone
- (601) 310-9473
- Website
- https://www.freedomroe.com
Mission
FRWC is an education and conservation organization.
Program accomplishments
- Freedom Ranch reached over 16,000 people in 245 programs educating a range of ages and audiences with native birds of prey and exotic animals. We traveled more than 20,000 miles. Education and conservation of our native wildlife is emphasized in programs. FRWC also was awarded a grant through the Howard T. Petrie Trust. FRWC must meet certain criteria that is geared toward helping achieve longevity for our organization. Gifts are granted as each step is accomplished. This grant may become a perpetual grant of at least $6000/year.Expenses $50,465 · grants $1,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-2997767
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,256
- Income (IRS master file)
- $52,612
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $52,212 | $50,465 | $15,256 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $52,025 | $53,269 | $13,509 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $51,373 | $51,302 | $14,753 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-2997767).
Questions about FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER
- What is the EIN of FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER is 84-2997767.
- Is FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER 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 FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER 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 FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,878 (Cyara Pendergrass, Seasonal Employee).
- How much revenue does FREEDOM RANCH WILDLIFE CENTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,212, expenses of $50,465 and total assets of $15,256 at year end.
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