FREE FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL
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2022 · Form 990EZ · revenue $70K · expenses $169K · assets $54K
- EIN
- 20-5678362
- Address
- PO BOX 682067, FRANKLIN, TN 37068
- Website
- www.freeforlifeintl.org
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- -
- Ruling date
- -
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
The identification, assistance, and restoration of individuals affected by human trafficking and exploitation.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
11 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Thompson | Executive Dir. | 2022 | $39,545 | $39,545 | 1 |
| Gabrielle Thompson (former) | Executive Dir. | 2020-2021 | $61,073 | $117,073 | 1 |
| Colette Bercu (former) | Chief Executive Officer | 2012 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 |
| ColetteBercu (former) | Chief Executive Officer | 2013 | $13,500 | $13,500 | 1 |
| JenniferPotterCarter (former) | Office Staff | 2013 | $5,688 | $5,688 | 1 |
| ElenaDering (former) | Office Staff | 2013 | $4,368 | $4,368 | 1 |
| Jennifer Potter Carter (former) | Office Staff | 2012 | $2,594 | $2,594 | 1 |
| Elena Dering (former) | Office Staff | 2012 | $2,280 | $2,280 | 1 |
| JeremyMcAnulty (former) | Office Staff | 2013 | $1,458 | $1,458 | 1 |
| DeniseQuintel (former) | Office Staff | 2013 | $1,356 | $1,356 | 1 |
| RachelHarmon (former) | Office Staff | 2013 | $252 | $252 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
17 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Ma | Director | 2020-2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rachel Harmon | Director | 2020-2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sister Ellen Marie Hagar | Secretary | 2020-2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Geyerman | Chairman | 2020-2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tiffany P | Director | 2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Magali Rapson | Director | 2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Radha Babu Reddy | Director | 2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Caylen Santors (former) | Director | 2020-2021 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jim Chaney (former) | Director | 2020-2021 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| DrDanielBercu (former) | Board of Directors Member | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| ShirleyBrown (former) | Board of Directors Member | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| DJSmith (former) | Board of Directors Member | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| CeciliaGomez (former) | Board of Directors Member | 2013 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Daniel Bercu (former) | Board of Directors Member | 2012 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shirley Brown (former) | Chairperson of Board of Directors | 2012 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| D J Smith (former) | Board of Directors Member | 2012 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cecilia Gomez (former) | Board of Directors Member | 2012 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2022 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $40K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Thompson | Executive Dir. | 40 | $39,545 | - | - | $39,545 | 1 |
| Harvey Ma | Director | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Rachel Harmon | Director | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| Sister Ellen Marie Hagar | Secretary | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| John Geyerman | Chairman | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| TIFFANY P | Director | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MAGALI RAPSON | Director | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| RADHA BABU REDDY | Director | 10 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $61K · 4 employees · 35 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle Thompson | Executive Dir. | 55 | $61,073 | $0 | $0 | $61,073 | 1 |
| Harvey Ma | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rachel Harmon | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sister Ellen Marie Hagar | Secretary | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Geyerman | Chairman | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Caylen Santors | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Chaney | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $56K · 4 employees · 35 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabrielle Thompson | Executive Dir. | 55 | $56,000 | $0 | $0 | $56,000 | 1 |
| Harvey Ma | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Rachel Harmon | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sister Ellen Marie Hagar | Secretary | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John Geyerman | Chairman | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Caylen Santors | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jim Chaney | Director | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 10 people listed · 6 paid, $27K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ColetteBercu | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $13,500 | - | $0 | $13,500 | 1 |
| JenniferPotterCarter | Office Staff | 15 | $5,688 | - | $0 | $5,688 | 1 |
| ElenaDering | Office Staff | 12 | $4,368 | - | $0 | $4,368 | 1 |
| JeremyMcAnulty | Office Staff | 10 | $1,458 | - | $0 | $1,458 | 1 |
| DeniseQuintel | Office Staff | 10 | $1,356 | - | $0 | $1,356 | 1 |
| RachelHarmon | Office Staff | 15 | $252 | - | $0 | $252 | 1 |
| DrDanielBercu | Board of Directors Member | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ShirleyBrown | Board of Directors Member | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DJSmith | Board of Directors Member | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CeciliaGomez | Board of Directors Member | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 7 people listed · 3 paid, $20K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colette Bercu | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $15,000 | - | $0 | $15,000 | 1 |
| Jennifer Potter Carter | Office Staff | 15 | $2,594 | - | $0 | $2,594 | 1 |
| Elena Dering | Office Staff | 12 | $2,280 | - | $0 | $2,280 | 1 |
| Dr Daniel Bercu | Board of Directors Member | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Shirley Brown | Chairperson of Board of Directors | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| D J Smith | Board of Directors Member | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cecilia Gomez | Board of Directors Member | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $70,269 | $169,355 | $53,709 | $53,709 | $70,268 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $372,739 | $344,627 | $161,241 | $152,795 | $367,485 | $5,249 | $61,073 | 4 | 35 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $358,748 | $328,356 | $129,788 | $124,683 | $352,868 | $0 | $56,000 | 4 | 35 |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $123,243 | $159,714 | $41,437 | $30,057 | $122,232 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $171,333 | $148,153 | $57,102 | $57,101 | $169,783 | $0 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
15 grantors reported grants to this organization, $572,212 in all, tax years 2011 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORGOOD INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2011-2017 | 7 | $228,493 | 2017 | $36,159 | show |
| GIVING BACK FUND INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2013-2018, 2020 | 10 | $163,000 | 2020 | $20,000 | show |
| NATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2012-2018 | 7 | $41,000 | 2018 | $5,000 | show |
| THE COMMUNITY FDN OF MIDDLE TN INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2017-2021 | 11 | $31,004 | 2021 | $7,000 | show |
| RETAILROI INC | Public charity | Exact | 2021-2022 | 2 | $30,000 | 2022 | $15,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2021 | 1 | $25,853 | 2021 | $25,853 | show |
| DOTERRA HEALING HANDS FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $17,763 | 2019 | $17,763 | show |
| MADE IN A FREE WORLD INC | Public charity | Fuzzy filed as “FREE FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL” | 2012 | 1 | $12,909 | 2012 | $12,909 | show |
| DESI PHYSICIAN MOMS FOUNDATION | Public charity | Fuzzy filed as “FREE FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL” | 2019 | 1 | $8,561 | 2019 | $8,561 | show |
| PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2012 | 1 | $6,550 | 2012 | $6,550 | show |
| PURITY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FREE FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL” | 2018 | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 | $5,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FREE FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $1,229 | 2023 | $194 | show |
| MCKESSON FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FREE FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL” | 2021 | 1 | $300 | 2021 | $300 | show |
| Square D Foundation | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Free for Life International” | 2012 | 1 | $300 | 2012 | $300 | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “FREE FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL” | 2014 | 1 | $250 | 2014 | $250 | show |
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOR FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL | ND | X20 | $52,288 | $29,281 | President/Trustee | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ALLIANCE FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL | CA | D01 | $63,479 | $50,149 | President Board Member CEO | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR | MA | Not reported | $67,589 | $65,680 | PRESIDENT/ED | $32,300 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HOPE FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC | IN | X80 | $53,309 | $67,411 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| FREE INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS | MI | X20 | $119,947 | $119,866 | International Director | $31,475 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| TEACH FOR LIFE INTERNATIONAL | CO | B99 | $72,139 | $62,248 | TEACHER EMPLOYEE | $37,000 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIFE FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL INC | OK | Not reported | $134,543 | $140,235 | PRESIDENT | $51,200 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC | MA | Q33 | $127,988 | $131,767 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIFE FOR ARMENIA INTERNATIONAL | CA | X80 | $65,995 | $48,687 | President and CEO | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIFEGIVE INTERNATIONAL | GA | P20 | $110,340 | $96,583 | BOARD CHAIR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIGHT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL | CO | F40 | $101,786 | $45,881 | Member - Board of Directors | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| WHOLE LIFE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION | AZ | P85 | $111,018 | $18,494 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| TREE OF LIFE INTERNATIONAL | PA | S30 | $68,501 | $62,427 | PROGRAM DIRE | $4,800 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIFE CHANGE INTERNATIONAL INC | AR | T30 | $127,241 | $130,005 | Executive director | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR | CA | Not reported | $36,721 | $20,764 | Treasurer | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIVING FROM HIS LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC | TX | X83 | $139,663 | $110,695 | PRESIDENT | $90,648 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ETERNAL LIFE INTERNATIONAL | OR | Not reported | $105,168 | $102,545 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIFE MINISTRY INTERNATIONAL | AK | X99 | $133,833 | $150,931 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIONS INTERNATIONAL | TX | Not reported | $68,002 | $92,410 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR | OR | Not reported | $67,630 | $71,106 | PRESIDENT | $12,376 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIFE IN MOTION INTERNATIONAL INC | NY | P31 | $59,648 | $54,712 | Executive Dir. | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL | VA | Not reported | $72,709 | $1,109,351 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIFE TOGETHER INTERNATIONAL | MA | X20 | $119,972 | $131,231 | President | $15,543 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| LIFE CENTERS INTERNATIONAL INC | FL | B90 | $119,200 | $130,961 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| ACCESS LIFE INTERNATIONAL INC | CA | P80 | $50,539 | $47,316 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2022 · Form 990EZ · $169,355 spent · pay $45,053 · grants $67,701 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $67,701 | 40.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $53,351 | 31.5% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $45,053 | 26.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $2,993 | 1.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $257 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $169,355 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $344,627 spent · pay $141,238 · grants $58,054 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $64,403 | $34,108 | $4,893 | $25,402 | 18.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $61,073 | $54,966 | $3,054 | $3,053 | 17.7% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $58,054 | $58,054 | - | - | 16.8% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTREACH & AWARENESS SERVICES | $57,485 | $57,485 | - | - | 16.7% |
| All other expenses | $28,254 | $18,687 | $8,954 | $613 | 8.2% | |
| Other (as described) | BORDER MONITORING STATION | $17,036 | $17,036 | - | - | 4.9% |
| Other (as described) | DOMESTIC PROGRAM EXPENSE | $14,900 | $14,900 | - | - | 4.3% |
| Occupancy | $14,073 | $12,665 | $704 | $704 | 4.1% | |
| Other (as described) | TAXES AND LICENSES | $9,634 | $6,839 | $610 | $2,185 | 2.8% |
| Pension plan contributions | $8,426 | $5,981 | $534 | $1,911 | 2.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $7,336 | $5,207 | $465 | $1,664 | 2.1% | |
| Office expenses | $2,143 | $1,071 | $536 | $536 | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $1,810 | $1,810 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Total | $344,627 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $328,356 spent · pay $192,550 · grants $26,304 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $112,298 | $84,267 | $14,029 | $14,002 | 34.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $56,000 | $50,400 | $2,800 | $2,800 | 17.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $26,304 | $26,304 | - | - | 8.0% | |
| All other expenses | $23,636 | $13,597 | $8,964 | $1,075 | 7.2% | |
| Fees: other services | $22,805 | $22,805 | - | - | 6.9% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTREACH & AWARENESS SERVICES | $17,812 | $17,812 | - | - | 5.4% |
| Other (as described) | BORDER MONITORING STATION | $16,000 | $16,000 | - | - | 4.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $12,964 | $10,104 | $1,430 | $1,430 | 3.9% | |
| Occupancy | $9,346 | $8,412 | $467 | $467 | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | SHELTER EXPENSE | $9,180 | $9,180 | - | - | 2.8% |
| Other employee benefits | $8,614 | $6,714 | $950 | $950 | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $8,593 | $7,733 | $430 | $430 | 2.6% |
| Pension plan contributions | $2,674 | $2,084 | $295 | $295 | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $2,130 | $1,065 | $1,065 | - | 0.6% | |
| Total | $328,356 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $159,714 spent · pay $26,622 · grants $79,680 · events $225
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $79,680 | 49.9% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $26,622 | 16.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $19,429 | 12.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $17,294 | 10.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $13,960 | 8.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,729 | 1.7% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $225 | reported apart |
| Total | $159,714 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $148,153 spent · pay $19,874 · grants $79,093 · events $2,089
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $79,093 | 53.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $19,874 | 13.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $16,605 | 11.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $13,469 | 9.1% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $11,948 | 8.1% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $7,164 | 4.8% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $2,089 | reported apart |
| Total | $148,153 | 100% |
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