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J & L Freedom Foundation is a private corporation based in BELLINGHAM, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $317K. Total assets have grown from $142K in 2010 to $1.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Texas, Illinois, Indiana. According to available records, J & L Freedom Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $829K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $190K and $232K annually from 2020 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $131K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Indiana, Texas, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$42K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
J & L Freedom Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, IN, TX.
J & L Freedom Foundation has distributed a total of $829K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $131K.
J & L Freedom Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
J & L Freedom Foundation is headquartered in BELLINGHAM, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph O Svoboda | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie Svoboda | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$829K
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran ChurchCASH DONATION | Bellingham, WA | $70K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Mission MinistriesCASH DONATION | Bellingham, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Bsf InternationalCASH DONATION | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Bellingham Food BankCASH DONATION | Bellingham, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Oakhurst UmcCASH DONATION | Seminole, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationCASH DONATION | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Monmouth CollegeCASH DONATION | Monmouth, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| Valparaiso UniversityCASH DONATION | Valparaiso, IN | $125K | 2021 |
| The Lighthouse MissionCASH DONATION | Bellingham, WA | $8K | 2020 |
| Habitat For HamanityCASH DONATION | Ferndale, WA | $2K | 2020 |