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EIN 74-2066841

Foundation for Rational Economics and Education (FREE)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Lake Jackson
State
Texas
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
V20: Social Science Research Institutes, Services
Description
The Foundation for Rational Economics & Education, Inc. (F.R.E.E.). Is a non-partisan organization dedicated to public education on the principles of free-market economics, sound money & limited government.
Total revenues
$769,045
2023
Total expenses
$847,329
2023
Total assets
$1,039,555
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at FREE

Continued emphasis on the Education of economic & social issues through publications and broadcasts.

Who funds Foundation for Rational Economics and Education (FREE)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Donors TrustFor General Operations$27,000

Financials for FREE

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$700,640
Program services$56,142
Investment income and dividends$6
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$12,257
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$769,045
Data update history
February 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $27,000 from Donors Trust
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Social sciences
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1776
Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Brazoria County, TX
Website URL
the-free-foundation.org/ 
Phone
(979) 265-3034
IRS details
EIN
74-2066841
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
V20: Social Science Research Institutes, Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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