Nonprofit · EIN 47-4074649
THE FREEDOM CAFE
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NH 03824
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $213,567 | $221,354 | -$7,787 | $17,384 | $27,123 | -$9,739 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $196,500 | $201,193 | -$4,693 | $10,728 | $12,597 | -$1,869 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,720
- Program service revenue
- $160,306
- Investment income
- $3
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,462
- Other revenue
- -$5,462
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $871
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,525
- Other salaries and wages
- $59,225
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $119,457
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $299
- Accounting fees
- $168
- Occupancy
- $27,500
- Travel
- $746
- Program services (functional)
- $175,022
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,332
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,728
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,384
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,123
- Net assets, end of year
- -$9,739
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,458
- Gross receipts
- $222,474
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- NH
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Bessette | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 45 | $50,525 |
| Jenna Roberts | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Daniel Demers | Development Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Erik Ickes | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Matthews | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Matthews | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rachel Vaz | Capacity Building Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John T Caulfield III | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kate Waddell | Communication Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jenny Packard | Communication Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Bessette | Member, Executive Director | 45 | $50,511 |
| Jenna Roberts | President | 3 | $0 |
| Daniel Demers | Vice President | 3 | $0 |
| Erik Ickes | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Sean Matthews | Member at Large/Interim Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Rachel Vaz | Development Chair | 3 | $0 |
| Lorry Lemire | Director of Community Engagement | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 37 MAIN ST APT G, DURHAM, NH 03824-2558
- In care of
- % BRYAN BESSETTE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 10 Mill Rd, Durham NH 03824
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Bryan Bessette, 37 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Bryan Bessette, 6 Old Landing Rd, Durham NH 03824
- Signed the 990
- John T Caulfield III, Treasurer
- Phone
- (603) 815-4916
- Website
- www.thefreedomcafe.org
Mission
The Freedom Cafe is a non-profit specialty caf? dedicated to ending human trafficking and the commercial exploitation of all people. The caf? provides a collaborative space that invites the local community to take ownership and action toward a slave-free world. We seek to educate about root causes, actions necessary for preventing, to create a world where all people are free.
Program accomplishments
- Provide 12 Industry specific prevention education programs, training 584 front line workers and organizational leaders with knowledge to establish strong policies, recognize red flags. and how to respond to potential trafficking situations. Facilitate Local Engagement, Conscious Consuming and Investment in an Exploitation-Free World including serving over 6000 visitors in The Cafe and hosting 63 advocacy events. Support Students as They Prepare for a Lifetime of Leadership and Advocacy including training 23 Volunteers and 2 University Student Fellows.Expenses $174,718 · grants $871 · revenue $148,756
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4074649
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,384
- Income (IRS master file)
- $222,474
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $213,567 | $221,354 | $17,384 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $196,500 | $201,193 | $10,728 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Bryan Bessette | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-4074649).
Questions about THE FREEDOM CAFE
- What is the EIN of THE FREEDOM CAFE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FREEDOM CAFE is 47-4074649.
- Is THE FREEDOM CAFE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to THE FREEDOM CAFE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FREEDOM CAFE 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 THE FREEDOM CAFE 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 THE FREEDOM CAFE 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 THE FREEDOM CAFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Bryan Bessette.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FREEDOM CAFE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,525 (Bryan Bessette, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE FREEDOM CAFE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $213,567, expenses of $221,354 and total assets of $17,384 at year end.
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