Barrier-Free Inc
Art, self-advocacy and social programs for neurodivergent adults
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Our social skills studio supports the development of life skills and social skills through an integrated-arts model with a focus on interpersonal interaction, community integration, and group collaboration. We serve 35 individuals in this setting. Our theater programs follow a multi-step approach where individuals of all abilities come together to create original one-act musicals promoting self-advocacy and social connection. There are 40 actors involved in the theater programs. We work one-on-one with neurodiverse individuals with integrating into society and achieving maximum independence. There are currently six individuals participating in individual skill coaching. We engage in monthly social outings; such as haunted mazes, dinner theater productions, amusement parks; with our participants practice the skills learned in the studio.
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Mission
Art, self-advocacy and social programs for neurodivergent adults
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Barrier-Free Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBarrier-Free Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Sykesville, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 842964880. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $333K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Barrier-Free Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 842964880. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Barrier-Free Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Barrier-Free Inc is located in Sykesville, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Barrier-Free Inc has $333K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Barrier-Free Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $333K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Barrier-Free Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Barrier-Free Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Our social skills studio supports the development of life skills and social skills through an integrated-arts model with a focus on interpersonal interaction, community integration, and group collaboration. We serve 35 individuals in this setting. Our theater programs follow a multi-step approach where individuals of all abilities come together to create original one-act musicals promoting self-advocacy and social connection. There are 40 actors involved in the theater programs. We work one-on-one with neurodiverse individuals with integrating into society and achieving maximum independence. There are currently six individuals participating in individual skill coaching. We engage in monthly social outings; such as haunted mazes, dinner theater productions, amusement parks; with our participants... Barrier-Free Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $333K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Barrier-Free Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Barrier-Free Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842964880, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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BARRIER-FREE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Barrier-Free Inc
- What is Barrier-Free Inc?
- Barrier-Free Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sykesville, United States. Our social skills studio supports the development of life skills and social skills through an integrated-arts model with a focus on interpersonal interaction, community integration, and group collaboration. We serve 35 individuals in this setting. Our theater programs follow a multi-step approach where individuals of all abilities come together to create original one-act musicals promoting self-advocacy and social connection. There are 40 actors involved in the theater programs. We work one-on-one with neurodiverse individuals with integrating into society and achieving maximum independence. There are currently six individuals participating in individual skill coaching. We engage in monthly social outings; such as haunted mazes, dinner theater productions, amusement parks; with our participants practice the skills learned in the studio.
- When was Barrier-Free Inc founded?
- Barrier-Free Inc was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Barrier-Free Inc?
- Sandra Roll serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Barrier-Free Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sykesville, MD, United States.
- What is Barrier-Free Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Barrier-Free Inc trustworthy?
- Barrier-Free Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Barrier-Free Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 842964880.
- What is Barrier-Free Inc's website?
- http://www.barrierfreemd.com