Nonprofit · EIN 88-4065891
FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK
Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $306,294 | $348,734 | -$42,440 | $102,445 | $1,205 | $101,240 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $74,473 | $102,959 | -$28,486 | $158,459 | $14,777 | $143,682 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $385,173 | $244,241 | $140,932 | $195,566 | $23,399 | $172,167 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $56,932 | $23,693 | $33,239 | $37,591 | $4,352 | $33,239 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $304,230
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,983
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$919
- Other revenue
- -$919
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $234,656
- Management and general (functional)
- $78,128
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,950
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $158,459
- Total assets, end of year
- $102,445
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,205
- Net assets, end of year
- $101,240
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $101,240
- Gross receipts
- $310,719
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Miller | (former) Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Former | 45 | $94,423 |
| Malinda Billings | Interim Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $83,077 |
| Joe Creecy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Trey Rochford | Chairman of the Board Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Stephanie Lamar | CEO / Founder Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Howard Kohnstamm | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Miller | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $24,462 |
| Malinda Billings | Flight Coordinator | 40 | $18,462 |
| Stephanie Lamar | Chief Operations Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Howard Kohnstamm | Treasurer - Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Michelle Garner | Compliance Office - Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Trey Rochford | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Creecy | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Miller | Chief Executive Officer Key employee | 45 | $61,154 |
| Stephanie Lamar | Chief Operations Officer Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Howard Kohnstamm | Treasurer - Board Member Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Michelle Garner | Compliance Office - Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Trey Rochford | Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Creecy | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Miller | Chief Executive Officer | 20 | $5,000 |
| Stephanie Lamar | Chief Operations Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Howard Kohnstamm | Treasurer - Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Michelle Garner | Compliance Office - Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Trey Rochford | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Creecy | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| John Hill | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1006 FATHERLAND ST STE 101B, NASHVILLE, TN 37206-2996
- In care of
- % JARED MILLER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1006 FATHERLAND ST STE 101B, NASHVILLE TN 37206
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Howard Kohnstamm, 877 Stirrup Drive, Nashville, TN 37221
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- JOE CREECY, 1006 FATHERLAND ST STE 101B, NASHVILLE TN 37206
- Signed the 990
- Howard Kohnstamm, Treasurer
- Phone
- (615) 257-7165
Mission
We are a nationwide network of aviation professionals who volunteer their time, skills, and aircraft to provide safe, rapid, and compassionate transportation - always free of charge. Every mile flown opens the door for survivors to take their first steps toward freedom and restoration. Guided by the principle "For the One," we believe that each life is worth every effort, every resource, and every flight. None of this would be possible without the passionate aviators, advocates, and volunteers who give of themselves so that others may access the freedom they deserve.
Program accomplishments
- In kind donations of flights by private pilots who provided their airplane, fuel, and all related expensesExpenses $108,041 · grants $108,041
- Commercial airline flights where transportation via general aviation aircraft was not available.Expenses $32,773
- Direct costs of meetings, conferences, presentations, etc. to aid in the education of and coordination of resources to provide assistance to rescue organizations and their clients.Expenses $93,842
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 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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4065891
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $102,445
- Income (IRS master file)
- $310,719
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $306,294 | $348,734 | $102,445 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $74,473 | $102,959 | $158,459 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $385,173 | $244,241 | $195,566 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $56,932 | $23,693 | $37,591 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: JOE CREECY | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-4065891).
Questions about FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK
- What is the EIN of FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK is 88-4065891.
- Is FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK 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 AVIATION NETWORK 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 AVIATION NETWORK 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 FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Howard Kohnstamm.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,423 (Jared Miller, (former) Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FREEDOM AVIATION NETWORK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $306,294, expenses of $348,734 and total assets of $102,445 at year end.
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