The Freedom Story
The Freedom Story prevents child trafficking and exploitation through locally-led programs that reduce risk and provide opportunities for vulnerable children and their families to thrive.
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We are working toward a world where every child's story is the story of freedom, safety and possibility. Our mission is to prevent child trafficking and exploitation through locally-led programs that reduce risk and provide opportunities for vulnerable children and their families to thrive. Beginning as a documentary, we are now a grassroots non-profit offering scholarships, job training and human rights education throughout rural northern Thailand.
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Mission
The Freedom Story prevents child trafficking and exploitation through locally-led programs that reduce risk and provide opportunities for vulnerable children and their families to thrive.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Freedom Story has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% 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 (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Freedom Story is a registered international nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 261587576. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The Freedom Story's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261587576. 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.
The Freedom Story has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% 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.
The Freedom Story is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Freedom Story has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. 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.
The Freedom Story 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Freedom Story. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Freedom Story 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
We are working toward a world where every child's story is the story of freedom, safety and possibility. Our mission is to prevent child trafficking and exploitation through locally-led programs that reduce risk and provide opportunities for vulnerable children and their families to thrive. Beginning as a documentary, we are now a grassroots non-profit offering scholarships, job training and human rights education throughout rural northern Thailand. The Freedom Story is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to The Freedom Story are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Freedom Story is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261587576, 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
10 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.
THE FREEDOM STORY 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Jazz City S1 Review: Bangladesh’s freedom story told on an ambitious but overcrowded canvas - Moneycontrol.com
Human Rights Month 2026: 7 Places in Gauteng That Tell South Africa’s Freedom Story - Gauteng Tourism Authority
Freedom story at the National Archives - wng.org
From Detention to the Dinner Table: Nige’s Feast for Freedom Story - Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
Learn America's freedom story at 37th Natchez Literary and Cinema Celebration - The Natchez Democrat
Exclusive Excerpt: ‘First Freedom: The Story of Opal Lee and Juneteenth' Graphic Novel - Animation World Network
Mississippi Humanities Council launches new program for communities to honor state’s freedom story - Meridian Star
From Federal Failure to Parental Freedom: The Story of a Movement - Cato Institute
Behind the Lens: How David Wright and Steve Hein captured Freedom’s story - Grice Connect
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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- 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 · 49 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 · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Freedom Story
- What is The Freedom Story?
- The Freedom Story is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. We are working toward a world where every child's story is the story of freedom, safety and possibility. Our mission is to prevent child trafficking and exploitation through locally-led programs that reduce risk and provide opportunities for vulnerable children and their families to thrive. Beginning as a documentary, we are now a grassroots non-profit offering scholarships, job training and human rights education throughout rural northern Thailand.
- When was The Freedom Story founded?
- The Freedom Story was founded in 2008.
- Who leads The Freedom Story?
- Lucy McCray serves as CEO.
- Where is The Freedom Story located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- What is The Freedom Story's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Freedom Story trustworthy?
- The Freedom Story has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 The Freedom Story's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261587576.
- What is The Freedom Story's website?
- http://thefreedomstory.org