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Nonprofit · EIN 90-0671470

DOORS TO FREEDOM

Tax-exempt · SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483

Financials

$1.5M$1.5M2023$1.7M$1.8M2024$2M$1.8M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOORS TO FREEDOM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,008,298$1,823,999$184,299$1,329,894$424,322$905,572
December 31, 2024990$1,716,179$1,772,483-$56,304$1,303,105$475,369$827,736
December 31, 2023990$1,533,892$1,532,594$1,298$1,349,171$465,131$884,040
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,008,298
of which government grants
$262,160
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,298,245
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,397,772
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,767
Travel
$19,271
Depreciation
$30,346
Program services (functional)
$1,554,253
Management and general (functional)
$269,746

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,303,105
Total assets, end of year
$1,329,894
Total liabilities, end of year
$424,322
Net assets, end of year
$905,572
Land, buildings and equipment
$567,977
Net assets without donor restrictions
$505,709
Net assets with donor restrictions
$399,863
Gross receipts
$2,008,298
Employees
54
Volunteers
70
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
SC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sharon RikardExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$84,960
Robert SchnecklPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Melanie GatesMember at Large
Trustee or director
1$0
Stephanie LindseyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Brandi SchultzSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sharon RikardExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$94,839
Robert SchnecklPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Melanie GatesMember at Large
Trustee or director
2$0
Stephanie LindseyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Brandi SchultzSecretary
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sharon RikardExecutive Director
Trustee or director
40$70,637
Robert SchnecklPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Melanie GatesMember at Large
Trustee or director
2$0
Stephanie LindseyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Brandi SchultzSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1605 CENTRAL AVE STE 6 PMB 315, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483-9386
In care of
% STEPHANIE LINDSEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
1035-C N Main Street 263, Summerville SC 29483
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Stephanie Lindsey, 508 Greywood Lane, Goose Creek, SC 29445
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Sharon Rikard, 1305-C N Main Street 263, Summerville SC 29483
Signed the 990
Stephanie Lindsey, Treasurer
Phone
(843) 817-0740

Mission

Doors to Freedom has established to provide a safe place for survivors of sex trafficking to experience a transformed life. Our organization believes truth is essential for freedom and knowing truth and understanding truth gives meaning to the value of life. Understanding your value restores dignity and offers a new perspective on life. The right perspective restores hope and allows one to dream again for their future.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Awareness Campagin - including events to bring awareness to sex trafficking that is occurring in our country.0
  • Program Services - Residential Home for victims of sex trafficking, Personal Growth, Therapy & Counseling, Advocacy & Case Management, Education through our in house Certified School, Life Skills, Family Engagement, Medical Care and Transportation for all residents.
    Expenses $1,554,253

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
90-0671470
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,329,894
Income (IRS master file)
$2,008,298

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$2,008,298$1,823,999$1,329,894XML
990December 2024$1,716,179$1,772,483$1,303,105IRS
990December 2023$1,533,892$1,532,594$1,349,171XML
990December 2022$1,263,404$1,318,057$823,244IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Sharon Rikard
December 31, 2012≤ $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 90-0671470).

Questions about DOORS TO FREEDOM

What is the EIN of DOORS TO FREEDOM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOORS TO FREEDOM is 90-0671470.
Is DOORS TO FREEDOM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to DOORS TO FREEDOM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOORS TO FREEDOM 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 DOORS TO FREEDOM 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 DOORS TO FREEDOM 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 DOORS TO FREEDOM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Stephanie Lindsey.
Who are the officers and directors of DOORS TO FREEDOM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,960 (Sharon Rikard, Executive Director).
How much revenue does DOORS TO FREEDOM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,008,298, expenses of $1,823,999 and total assets of $1,329,894 at year end.

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