2021-10-28T10:31:41-07:00 2020-12-31 990 2020-01-01 461001360 FIERCE FREEDOM INC FIER 7155142890 2519 N Hillcrest Parkway Suite 200 Altoona WI 54720 David Almquist Director, Secretary 7155051493 2021-07-15 1 11 1 AAL2 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Jennifer Almquist PO Box 464 Colfax WI 54730 241848 0 X fiercefreedom.org X 2012 WI Prevention of Human Trafficking through Education and support and advocacy services for survivors of human trafficking. Training on identifying and assisting human trafficking victims is provided to law enforcement agencies, medical personnel, educators, hotel and restaurant employees, and the general public. Education about the signs of potential trafficking and victimization prevention is provided for schools, youth groups, youth in juvenile detention center, and other at-risk populations. It is important to note that the program service expenses below do not include wages and related payroll expenses, of which approximately 75 percent are expended on program services. 7 7 5 15 0 0 149195 199044 5113 2195 0 0 46169 26919 200477 228158 372 435 0 0 109917 131567 0 0 34430 82220 81029 192509 213031 7968 15127 45574 61646 3403 4348 42171 57298 Prevention of Human Trafficking through Education and support and advocacy services for survivors of human trafficking. Training on identifying and assisting human trafficking victims is provided to law enforcement agencies, medical personnel, educators, hotel and restaurant employees, and the general public. Education about the signs of potential trafficking and victimization prevention is provided for schools, youth groups, youth in juvenile detention center, and other at-risk populations. 0 0 101462 2195 Trafficking Awareness and Prevention, and Interdiction for individuals who may interact with victims or potential victims: Training programs are provided for school staff and faculty to help them identify students who may be at risk for or currently be victims of trafficking. These training sessions are usually a part of teacher's in-service sessions.. Programming has also been developed and implemented with area municipal and county law enforcement agencies to provide officers with skills to identify victims of trafficking and to use existing laws and legal procedures to give victims opportunity to be removed from their situation. General human trafficking awareness training is also given to many community, church and social organizations to heighten awareness of the issue and to empower individuals to know what signs to look for in their communities and how to report suspicious activity. 24726 435 0 Awareness and Prevention Training for At-Risk Youth: Fierce Freedom provides classroom and school assembly programs in public and private schools to teach middle and high school students about what human trafficking looks like in their hometowns. This training equips the students to identify if they or their friends are at risk of being trafficked and practical steps they can take to avoid this from occurring. Fierce Freedom has developed a specialized version of this curriculum which is used in area Juvenile Detention Centers, where the population is at an elevated risk of being victimized by traffickers. 18306 0 0 Survivor Support and Advocacy: Fierce Freedom interacts directly with victims of Human Trafficking by providing them with referrals and financial assistance for trauma counseling, job skills coaching, and medical & dental care. We assist survivors with locating affordable housing and a stock of donated clothing and personal care products is maintained to provide to victims as they are leave their traffickers. Victim advocates help survivors navigate legal and bureaucratic situations to help them apply for government and privately funded assistance and help them re-assimilate into society. 7738 0 0 Outreach to Adult Entertainment Workers: Meeting with and building relationships adult entertainment workers to educate them about Human Trafficking, avoiding victimization, and identifying signs of trafficking in their environment. 7738 0 0 152232 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 WI X David Almquist 7155051493 2519 N Hillcrest Parkway Suite 200 Altoona WI 54720 Jennifer Almquist Executive Director 45 0 X X 30000 0 0 Jennifer McBride President 5.00 0 X X 0 0 0 David Malone Vice President 2 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Carlson Treasurer 2 0 X X 0 0 0 David Almquist Treasurer 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Cathy Jenson Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Tesha Knudtson Board Member 2 X 0 0 0 30000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7767 0 26800 164477 0 199044 Education and Awarenwss 813319 2195 2195 0 0 0 0 0 0 2195 0 0 0 0 37694 7767 10942 26752 0 26752 2915 2748 167 167 0 0 0 228158 2362 0 26752 435 435 33972 16986 8493 8493 87469 73371 1089 13009 10126 7469 810 1847 450 450 12040 12040 393 24 354 15 4918 1215 3670 33 2887 1327 783 777 33712 20228 6742 6742 3815 3658 138 19 492 252 195 45 693 415 139 139 3688 2212 738 738 Business Fees & Taxes 82 0 82 0 Credit Card Processing 717 0 0 717 Printing, publication, and shipping 2483 478 638 1367 Operating Supplies: non-office material supplies, such as presentaion materials 14659 12122 2048 489 213031 152232 26369 34430 41473 58077 0 0 0 0 0 0 1675 1836 0 1733 0 2426 1733 0 0 0 0 45574 61646 3403 4348 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3403 4348 X 42065 57192 106 106 42171 57298 45574 61646 15127 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 78423 116964 63003 138095 199044 595529 78423 116964 63003 138095 199044 595529 595529 0 0 2100 906 166 3172 9653 31612 42582 37694 121541 720242 2195 0.82685 0.83569 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 - Fund Raising Events: "Night of Freedom and Hope" an annual dinner gala, $10,042 and "Justice Run", a community fun run, $27,652 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1733 0 1733 0 0 0 0 1733 Annual Gala 14139 4097 10042 0 0 0 3421 0 1113 Fun Run Run 31322 3670 27652 0 0 0 101 200 6107 0 45461 7767 37694 0 0 0 3522 200 7220 10942 26752 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 David Almquist, governing board trustee and board secretary, is the spouse of Jennifer Almquist, Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Reviewed by board during quarterly board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The need to comply with the conflict of Interest Policy is reiterated at board meetings and all board members are asked to disclose any potential conflict of interest. David Almquist, board member, abstains from discussion and votes regarding Jennifer Almquist, Executive Director (his spouse). Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Exectuive Director receives an annual review by the Governing Board President and at least on other board member. The results of this the annual review and compensation recommendations are reorted to the full board for consideration and approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public by request at the organization office.