Free the Oppressed
To bring help hope and love to people of all faiths and ethnicities in the conflict areas to shine a light on the actions of oppressors to stand …
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Visit www.fto.orgAbout Free the Oppressed
Free the Oppressed is a international organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. Annual revenue: $9.1 million. EIN: 474648581.
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Mission
To bring help hope and love to people of all faiths and ethnicities in the conflict areas to shine a light on the actions of oppressors to stand with the oppressed and support leaders and organizations committed to liberty justice and service.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Free the Oppressed with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFree the Oppressed is a registered international nonprofit based in Colorado Spgs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 474648581. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Free the Oppressed's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 474648581. 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.
Free the Oppressed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Free the Oppressed is located in Colorado Spgs, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Free the Oppressed has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Free the Oppressed is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Free the Oppressed. 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, Free the Oppressed 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
Free the Oppressed is a international organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. Annual revenue: $9.1 million. EIN: 474648581. Free the Oppressed is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Free the Oppressed are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Free the Oppressed is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474648581, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FREE THE OPPRESSED 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 74 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 · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Free the Oppressed
- What is Free the Oppressed?
- Free the Oppressed is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Colorado Spgs, United States. Free the Oppressed is a international organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. Annual revenue: $9.1 million. EIN: 474648581.
- When was Free the Oppressed founded?
- Free the Oppressed was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Free the Oppressed?
- Wes Price serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Free the Oppressed located?
- Headquartered in Colorado Spgs, CO, United States.
- What is Free the Oppressed's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Free the Oppressed trustworthy?
- Free the Oppressed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Free the Oppressed's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 474648581.
- What is Free the Oppressed's website?
- http://www.fto.org