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Free the Slaves Inc

To end slavery and human trafficking around the world

Free The Slaves

International Washington, DC EIN 562189635 · IRS Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Free the Slaves Inc

Free the Slaves is ending modern slavery. Our work eliminates the conditions that allow modern slavery to exist.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

To end slavery and human trafficking around the world

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q70
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Free the Slaves Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 562189635. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Free the Slaves Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

Free the Slaves Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Free the Slaves Inc has $2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Free the Slaves Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Free the Slaves 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.

Free the Slaves Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Free the Slaves is ending modern slavery. Our work eliminates the conditions that allow modern slavery to exist. Free the Slaves Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among international charities registered in United States: Free the Slaves Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Free the Slaves Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Free the Slaves Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 562189635, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

BU
Bukeni Waruzi
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy K•••••••• W•••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Anesa P•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BU
Bukeni W•••••
EXECUTIVE DI
CA
Carolyn L•••
VICE CHAIR
DA
Davina D••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EV
Evelyn C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
FA
Fanta T•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JU
Juan A A••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karen S•••••
SECRETARY
LI
Lila L•••
TREASURER
MO
Moninda M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
SH
Sheila M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
TI
Timothy M•••••••
CHAIR
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Free the Slaves Inc This page 76 $2.3 million -
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
Mercy Beyond Borders 89 $2.9 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
American Friends of Jamaica Inc 89 $2.9 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Free the Slaves Inc

What is Free the Slaves Inc?
Free the Slaves Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Free the Slaves is ending modern slavery. Our work eliminates the conditions that allow modern slavery to exist.
When was Free the Slaves Inc founded?
Free the Slaves Inc was founded in 2000.
Who leads Free the Slaves Inc?
Bukeni Waruzi serves as Executive Director.
Where is Free the Slaves Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Free the Slaves Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Free the Slaves Inc trustworthy?
Free the Slaves Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Slaves Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 562189635.
What is Free the Slaves Inc's website?
http://www.freetheslaves.net