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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4649976

FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC

Tax-exempt · N BETHESDA, MD 20852

Financials

$284K$244K2023$150K$200K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$150,000$199,996-$49,996$59,600$1,850$57,750
December 31, 2023990$284,492$243,993$40,499$107,746$0$107,746
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$150,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,400
Depreciation
$455
Program services (functional)
$165,590
Management and general (functional)
$34,406

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$107,746
Total assets, end of year
$59,600
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,850
Net assets, end of year
$57,750
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,636
Net assets without donor restrictions
$57,750
Gross receipts
$150,000
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS VANDEHOEFPRESIDENT/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
JOHN BREYAULTVP/SECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE DELBIANCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS VANDEHOEFPRESIDENT/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
JOHN BREYAULTVP/SECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE DELBIANCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6309 EXECUTIVE BLVD, N BETHESDA, MD 20852-3905
In care of
% ANDREW COOPER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRIS VANDEHOEF, 6309 EXECUTIVE BLVD, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852
Signed the 990
CHRIS VANDEHOEF, PRESIDENT
Phone
(301) 637-7080
Return prepared by
LOBEL COOPER & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

THE MISSION OF FAN FREEDOM PROJECT IS TO PRESERVE, EDUCATE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THEIR FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS RELATING TO ACCESS TO AND ATTENDANCE AT LIVE PUBLIC SPORTS, MUSIC, THEATRICAL AND OTHER EVENTS, INCLUDING RIGHTS TO A FREE AND OPEN SECONDARY TICKETING MARKETPLACE ALLOWING ALL CONSUMERS TO BUY, SELL OR SHARE TICKETS-WHEN THEY WANT, WHERE THEY WANT, AND WITH AND TO WHOM THEY WANT; TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS ABOUT THESE RIGHTS, THREATS TO THESE RIGHTS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEFEND OR PROMOTE THESE RIGHTS; AND TO CHALLENGE EFFORTS OF CONTENT OWNERS, VENUE OWNERS, TEAM OWNERS, EVENT PRODUCERS, TICKETING AGENCIES, AND GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY AGENCIES THAT INTENTIONALLY OR UNINTENTIONALLY SEEK TO INHIBIT THESE RIGHTS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FAN FREEDOM USED GRASSROOTS EFFORTS AND INFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGNS COMMUNICATION TO PRESERVE, EDUCATE AND INFORM CONSUMERS AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ISSUES AFFECTING TICKETING PRACTICES.
    Expenses $165,590
  • DIGITAL PLATFORMS- FAN FREEDOM HAS WORKED TO BUILD AND OPERATE ONE-WAY AND INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS ON MULTIPLE DIGITAL PLATFORMS, INCLUDING A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA APPLICATIONS TO PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.
  • FAN FREEDOM UTILIZED DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER COMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA RELATIONS AND OTHER FORMS OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATION TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THEIR RIGHTS.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-4649976
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$59,600
Income (IRS master file)
$150,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$150,000$199,996$59,600XML
990December 2023$284,492$243,993$107,746XML
990December 2022$315,000$256,732$85,145IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-4649976).

Questions about FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC is 27-4649976.
Is FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2012.
Are donations to FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRIS VANDEHOEF.
Who are the officers and directors of FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FAN FREEDOM PROJECT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $150,000, expenses of $199,996 and total assets of $59,600 at year end.

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