EIN 20-4513735

Freedom Waters Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
City
State
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2025-12-01
Description
The organization established accessible (handicapped) sailing programs in naples, fl, west palm beach, fl, and fort lauderdale, fl. It also conducts boating and fishing outings for cancer patients and survivors. To provide boating opportunities and marine related education for people with disabilities, veterans, and youth at risk. To provide boating oportunities and marine related education for people with diabilities, veterans, and youth at risk.
Total revenues
$538,689
2025
Total expenses
$1,097,690
2025
Total assets
$737,420
2025
Num. employees
12
2025

Program areas at Freedom Waters Foundation

The Organization established and supports accessible(disabled)sailing programs in Naples, FL and conducts therapeutic boating and fishing outings for cancer patients and survivors, disabled children and adults, and veterans. The Organiztion served 4,675 participants in 2024 and 6,926 participants in 2025 To accomplish their mission, the Organization depends on in-kind donations of vessels, the value of which was $367,592 in 2024 and $464,313 in 2025

Who funds Freedom Waters Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF)General Support$50,000
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable TrustVeterans Therapeutic Boating Initiative$25,000
Mori Legacy FoundationTherapeuticboating Experiences$24,946
...and 15 more grants received

Financials for Freedom Waters Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$436,120
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$35,272
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$67,297
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$538,689

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Data update history
August 6, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
July 26, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 25, 2026
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from John Ulbrich Charitable Trust
April 20, 2026
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Wayne County Community Foundation (WCCF)
January 9, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Sean Hurley Gone Fishing Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersCharities
Issues
HealthHuman servicesDiseases and disordersSports
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
895 10th St South
Naples, FL 34102
Metro area
Naples-Marco Island, FL
County
Collier County, FL
Website URL
freedomwatersfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(239) 263-2377
IRS details
EIN
20-4513735
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
N31: Community Recreational Centers
NAICS code, primary
713990: Amateur Sports, Youth Sports, and Recreational Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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