Nonprofit · EIN 87-1440535
FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,983,165 | $148,285 | $1,834,880 | $1,844,069 | $9,189 | $1,834,880 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,979,916
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,249
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $119,587
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $130,258
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $250
- Travel
- $475
- Program services (functional)
- $94,842
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,283
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,160
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,844,069
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,189
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,834,880
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,834,880
- Gross receipts
- $1,983,165
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARICE BRAZAS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SONIA ROSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TAMARA ANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| CASS ARRINGTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY PFOUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FAITH ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KALIMAH CUNNINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORRAINE DEE DEE HAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHEA BROWN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PRIYA DIETERICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REEM ROSENHAJ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9148, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139-9148
- In care of
- % AMISTAD LAW PROJECT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CLARICE BRAZAS, PO BOX 9312, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139
- Signed the 990
- CLARICE BRAZAS, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (215) 839-6505
- Website
- WWW.FREEDOMSIDESCHOOL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- J MILLER & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE A FREE EDUCATION ROOTED IN ABOLITIONIST VALUES TO CHILDREN IMPACTED BY INCARCERATION. WE NURTURE OUR STUDENTS AS VISIONARIES, ORGANIZERS, AND ARCHITECTS OF A MORE FREE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- AFTER 5 YEARS OF THOUGHTFUL PLANNING AND ORGANIZING AS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION UNDER THE STEWARDSHIP OF A NON PROFIT FISCAL SPONSOR ORGANIZATION, FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL OBTAINED 501C3 STATUS AND LAUNCHED AS AN INDEPENDENT, STAFFED 501C3 NON PROFIT IN JANUARY OF 2025. IN OUR FIRST YEAR OF OPERATIONS AS AN INDEPENDENT NON PROFIT, FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL'S FOCUS WAS LAYING THE FOUNDATION TO WELCOME OUR FIRST CLASS OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR BY: -FUNDRAISING TO BUILD A SEED FUND THAT WILL COVER OPERATING EXPENSES FOR OUR FIRST 3 SCHOOL YEARS; -BUILDING MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND GROWING OUR BASE OF DIRECTLY IMPACTED FAMILIES; -DEVELOPING OUR CURRICULUM AND DESIGNING PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; -AND PREPARING TO SUBMIT OUR SCHOOL LICENSURE APPLICATION AS AN INDEPENDENT K-5 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. DURING OUR FIRST FISCAL YEAR, OUR KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: -HIRING A TEAM OF 4 STAFF; -HOSTING A COMMUNITY LISTENING PROJECT TO GATHER VITAL INPUT FROM FAMILIES THAT WILL HELP SHAPE OUR PROGRAM DESIGNS; -BUILDING AN INSIDE LEADERSHIP TEAM OF INCARCERATED CAREGIVERS AND ORGANIZERS, INCLUDING AN ADVISORY BOARD, AND A TEAM OF AMBASSADORS; -HITTING OUR FIRST MAJOR FUNDRAISING GOAL, AND PUBLICLY LAUNCHING OUR OPEN THE DOORS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO FULLY FUND FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL'S 3 FOUNDING YEARSExpenses $94,842
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-1440535
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,844,069
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,983,165
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,983,165 | $148,285 | $1,844,069 | 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 87-1440535).
Questions about FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL is 87-1440535.
- Is FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL 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 SIDE SCHOOL 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 FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL 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 FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CLARICE BRAZAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FREEDOM SIDE SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,983,165, expenses of $148,285 and total assets of $1,844,069 at year end.
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