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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by TRUE FREEDOM INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$974,293
Total expenses
$874,133
Contributions and grants received
$991,500
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$6,000
Investment income
$22
Other revenue
-$23,229
Total assets, end of year
$1,096,237
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,322
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,084,915
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$622,815
Management and general expenses
$210,750
Fundraising expenses
$40,568
Program service expenses (Part III)
$622,815

Program services were 71.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $141,255

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $850,245

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Administrative Fee

    total $3,000 · related or exempt $3,000

  • 2b · Program service revenue: RAHAB

    total $3,000 · related or exempt $3,000

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $22 · excluded $22

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $3,914

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $141,255

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $27,143

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$23,229 · excluded -$23,229

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $71,330 · management and general $71,330

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $389,258 · program services $291,944 · management and general $77,851 · fundraising $19,463

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $44,018 · program services $33,000 · management and general $11,018

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $115,648 · program services $86,736 · management and general $23,130 · fundraising $5,782

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $29,199 · program services $21,899 · management and general $5,840 · fundraising $1,460

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $2,223 · program services $1,667 · management and general $445 · fundraising $111

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $9,273 · fundraising $9,273

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $22,446 · program services $16,835 · management and general $4,489 · fundraising $1,122

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $4,936 · program services $4,936

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $14,915 · program services $11,186 · management and general $2,983 · fundraising $746

  • 17 · Travel

    total $25,631 · program services $23,057 · management and general $2,574

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $36,497 · program services $27,373 · management and general $7,299 · fundraising $1,825

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $12,109 · program services $9,082 · management and general $2,422 · fundraising $605

  • 24a · Other expenses: Prison Ministry Expenses

    total $35,284 · program services $35,284

  • 24b · Other expenses: Benevolence to Needy

    total $24,621 · program services $24,621

  • 24c · Other expenses: Ministry Expenses

    total $17,130 · program services $17,130

  • 24d · Other expenses: Bank Fees, Interest and EFT

    total $9,691 · management and general $9,691

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $9,924 · program services $18,065 · management and general -$8,322 · fundraising $181

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $558,173 · end of year $698,328

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $0

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    end of year $0

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $416,788

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $127,230

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $320,237 · end of year $289,558

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $108,262 · end of year $108,351

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $6,271 · end of year $11,322

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $980,400 · end of year $1,084,915

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

True Freedom Ministries is an evangelical, non-profit organization dedicated to reaching people locked in jails and prisons, the homeless, and those trapped in addiction across Ohio with the message of the true freedom found only in Jesus Christ.

  • Prison Ministry - True Freedom Prison Ministry is working to fulfill the Great Commission, to make disciples of Jesus Christ - seeking to reach those incarcerated all across the state of Ohio and their families with the message of Good News found only in Jesus Christ. True Freedom Prison Ministry collaborates with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, other nonprofit organizations, and public groups to rehabilitate those incarcerated and to prepare them for successful reintegration. These efforts are creating a culture change within the prison system, changing hearts and minds of those touched and creating a climate that contributes to the development of pro-social values and behaviors which are tangible and sustainable through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Mens Prison Ministry - True Freedom Mens Prison Ministry has a vision to be in every prison in the state of Ohio every week doing evangelism, discipleship and mentorship, addiction recovery and pre-release programming with the goal of making every inmate a committed follower of Jesus Christ, equipping them to lead lives of purpose and productivity inside prison and upon reentry into society.Womens Prison Ministry - The number of women in prison is very small in proportion to the overall prison population, but this population is the fastest growing demographic in the prison system. True Freedom Ministries is impacting the lives of the women at the Northeast Reintegration Center in Cleveland and helping to change the culture of the prison to one of acceptance and hope. True Freedom provides worship services, Bible studies and Christ-centered programming for the women. True Freedom offers weekly Alpha Course, an introduction to Christianity and Discipleship. In addition to the faith-based programming, we provide a pre-release workforce empowerment program through True Freedom Enterprises, equipping women with skills to help them successfully reenter society upon their release.Juvenile Prison Ministry - The Juvenile Criminal Justice System mirrors that of the adult system: there is a detention facility where minors are held waiting to go to court for their alleged offenses and the Juvenile Prison where offenders are sent to serve their time. When these young men and women enter either of these facilities they are in a time of crisis, and True Freedom is there to reach them with the Gospel. The True Freedom Juvenile Prison Ministry provides chaplaincy coverage seven days a week conducting services and counseling at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center in inner-city Cleveland and the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Prison. These frightened and abused youngsters need a hug; they need hope, and they need the loving message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to help them turn their lives to a new path.Support for Families - We are also committed to the well-being and spiritual needs of family members and others affected by incarceration of their loved ones.Homeless Ministry - Our Homeless Ministry began in 1994 when God spoke to an ex-convict working in a machine shop and told him to go and feed the homeless. That night, Emil Pocisk and his wife Sandy made a few sandwiches and drove around Cleveland looking for someone in need. Out of that calling grew a team of over 40 dedicated volunteers who faithfully serve hot meals and the love of Jesus Christ to the homeless in Cleveland every Saturday, rain or shine, sleet or heat. Emil went home to be with the Lord in 2005, but his legacy and mission are carried on today by his wife, Sandy. Immediately after True Freedom Ministries was formed, Sandy called to see if the homeless ministry could find a home. We were delighted to welcome Sandy and her team aboard. This outreach has not missed a single weekend since 1994 - Meeting weekly, every Saturday, rain or shine, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Mens Shelter, 2100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114.Reformers Unanimous (RU) - True Freedom hosts an addiction recovery program called Reformers Unanimous (RU) in the inner-city of Cleveland. Each week men and women gather to find support, accountability, and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Reformers Unanimous is a Christ-centered addiction recovery program that uses a unique Christian approach to equip addicts with lifelong skills that break addictions. This victory is obtained and retained through a dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ and a resultant vital connection with His Body, the Church. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, we meet every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 2005 Cypress Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44109. For more information, please call 1 (216) 202-3636 ext.709.Equipping Churches - True Freedom Ministries seeks to be a tool and a conduit for local churches to equip and empower their members for prison, homeless, and addiction recovery ministries. True Freedom is one of the few organizations entrusted by the State of Ohio to participate in new volunteer training. We conduct day-long seminars in partner churches all across Northeast Ohio.

    Expenses $622,815 · Revenue $974,293

As filed on the 2022 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Michael Swiger

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $71,330
    From this org
    $71,330
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    60
  • Jon Lawrence

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Frank Sinito

    Board Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Jessica McCamon

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kimberly Smith Rivera

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dr Reuben Gobezie

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Richard Gibson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Chris Bryniarski

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
15 November 2023
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202343199349313224

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