Freedom Source Inc
The addiction prevention coalition (apc) is a non-profit community resource that aims to eliminate addiction in central alabama. Originally named the freedom source, apc has been providing support …
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Mission
The addiction prevention coalition (apc) is a non-profit community resource that aims to eliminate addiction in central alabama. Originally named the freedom source, apc has been providing support for the greater birmingham area for more than 15 years. Through our in-school prevention programs, community educational events, and our collection of support services, apc aims to be a convener of organizations united to prevent addiction and promote recovery. Our mission is to prevent substance use disorder through education, recovery support, and community partnerships.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Freedom Source Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 51,422 health charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 98,862 health 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
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFreedom Source Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Birmingham, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 260319028. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Freedom Source Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 260319028. 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.
Freedom Source 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 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
Freedom Source Inc is located in Birmingham, AL, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Freedom Source Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Freedom Source Inc is classified as a Health 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 Freedom Source 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, Freedom Source 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Freedom Source Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Freedom Source Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 260319028, 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 (FY2025): 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.
FREEDOM SOURCE 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Suffolk Taps Industry Veteran Louis Martinelli to Scale Its Freedom Source Supply Chain Vertical and Reinforce Its Seamless Platform Delivery - Business Wire
King Charles Snatching Brother’s ‘Last Remnants of Freedom’ — Source - Reality Tea
Jackky Bhagnani reveals his idea of freedom: ‘If you can reach a stage in life where…’ - The Indian Express
'You don't have the freedom to leave': The human cost of Australia's solar boom - SBS
Prime Video's Freedom with Lucas Bravo: What is the real story behind the drama? - bolavip.com
Government interference and violence mar media freedom in Italy - Peoples Dispatch
World Press Freedom Index 2024: The top 10 best and worst countries, check India’s rank - The Indian Express
Civil Rights Icons Fred Gray And Diane Nash To Be Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom - NewsOne
Rockets waive Enes Kanter Freedom after trade with Celtics - Nation of Blue
From bondage to freedom, artist Sonali Chaudhari explores various themes in her artworks - The Indian Express
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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 - 48 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 48 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 · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Freedom Source Inc
- What is Freedom Source Inc?
- Freedom Source Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Birmingham, United States. We Are Addiction Prevention Coalition.
- When was Freedom Source Inc founded?
- Freedom Source Inc was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Freedom Source Inc?
- Nichole Dawsey serves as Exec.Dir (Current).
- Where is Freedom Source Inc located?
- Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, United States.
- What is Freedom Source Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Freedom Source Inc trustworthy?
- Freedom Source 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 Freedom Source Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 260319028. Registration: 26-0319028 (United States).
- What is Freedom Source Inc's website?
- http://www.apcbham.org