MISSOURI FREEDOM FOUNDATION
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Plain text MISSOURI FREEDOM FOUNDATION. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2020–2025. https://furp.org/org/missouri-freedom-foundation-471034696. Retrieved 2026-11-10.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). MISSOURI FREEDOM FOUNDATION [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2020–2025]. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/missouri-freedom-foundation-471034696
MLA “MISSOURI FREEDOM FOUNDATION.” furp.org, tax years 2020–2025, https://furp.org/org/missouri-freedom-foundation-471034696. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-10; covers tax years 2020–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $286K · expenses $446K · assets $428K
- EIN
- 47-1034696
- Address
- 7509 NW TIFFANY SPRINGS PKWY, KANSAS CITY, MO 64153-1386
- NTEE code
- W01 Alliance/Advocacy (Public and Societal Benefit) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- February 2015 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
educating the public on the benefits of individual, religious and economic liberty by encouraging increased participation in policy issues relating to individual freedom and economic freedom.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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
None of the 5 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Vas | Dir and Pres | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 2 |
| James C Thomas Iii | Dir Sec & Treas | 2020-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| William Greim | Vice Pres and Dir | 2023-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kristen Ansley (former) | Pres and Dir | 2020-2022 | Not reported | $0 reported | 2 |
| John Elliott (former) | Dir and Vice Pres | 2020-2022 | Not reported | $0 reported | 2 |
People by year
2025 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS VAS | Dir and Pres | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JAMES C THOMAS III | Dir Sec & Treas | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM GREIM | Vice Pres and Dir | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS VAS | Dir and Pres | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JAMES C THOMAS III | Dir Sec & Treas | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM GREIM | Vice Pres and Dir | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS VAS | Dir and Pres | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 2 |
| JAMES C THOMAS III | Dir Sec Treas | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| WILLIAM GREIM | Vice Pres and Dir | 0 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN ANSLEY | Pres and Dir | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JOHN ELLIOTT | Dir and Vice Pres | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| CHRIS VAS | Dir and SecTreas | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JAMES C THOMAS III | Asst SecAsst Treas | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN ANSLEY | Pres and Dir | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JOHN ELLIOTT | Dir and Vice Pres | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| CHRIS VAS | Dir and SecTreas | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JAMES C THOMAS III | Asst SecAsst Treas | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 4 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTEN ANSLEY | Pres and Dir | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JOHN ELLIOTT | Dir and Vice Pres | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| CHRIS VAS | Dir and SecTreas | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JAMES C THOMAS III | Asst SecAsst Treas | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2025 · 2 contractors · $431K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 13 LLC | Verona, WI | Research and related servi | $275,000 |
| Robidoux Services LLC | Smithville, MO | Rent occupancy and gen s | $156,000 |
2024 · 2 contractors · $401K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 13 LLC | Verona, WI | Research and related ser | $245,000 |
| Robidoux Services LLC | Smithville, MO | Rent occupancy and gen s | $156,000 |
2023 · 3 contractors · $1.2M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves Garrett LLC | Kansas City, MO | Legal Services | $760,735 |
| District 13 LLC | Verona, WI | Research and related servi | $215,000 |
| Robidoux Services LLC | Smithville, MO | Rent Occupancy Gen Supp | $195,000 |
2022 · 1 contractor · $907K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves Garrett LLC | Kansas City, MO | Legal Services | $906,940 |
2021 · 3 contractors · $355K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin News Foundation | Chicago, IL | Additional news outlet sup | $170,000 |
| District 13 LLC | Verona, WI | Online update services | $95,000 |
| Anthem Reserach LLC | Cross Plains, WI | Digital public relations | $90,000 |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2021 · 1 grant to organizations · $25K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2025 · 1 contributor · $275K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donors Trust Fuzzy 0.76 | Organization or other | Alexandria, VA | $275,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2025 · filing |
2024 · 1 contributor · $245K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donors Trust Fuzzy 0.76 | Organization or other | Alexandria, VA | $245,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2024 · filing |
2023 · 1 contributor · $1.4M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Donors Trust Fuzzy 0.76 | Organization or other | Alexandria, VA | $1,365,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $285,741 | $446,357 | $428,187 | $428,187 | $275,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $261,447 | $422,078 | $588,802 | $588,802 | $245,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,371,596 | $1,193,755 | $749,428 | $749,428 | $1,365,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,475,000 | $1,420,749 | $571,587 | $571,587 | $1,475,000 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $518,330 | $408,118 | $517,335 | $517,335 | $518,330 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $575,000 | $182,104 | $407,123 | $407,123 | $575,000 | $0 | - | 0 | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- MISSOURI ALLIANCE FOR FREEDOM Kansas City, MO · 1 person in common (Chris Vas)
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $3,205,000 in all, tax years 2020 to 2024. 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 | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONORS TRUST INC | $3,205,000 | 6 | $245,000 | 2024 | 2020-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MISSOURI COUNCIL ON AGING | MO | W01 | $225,713 | $295,204 | Board Vice Chair | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x, same state |
| COMMITTEE TO PROTECT MISSOURI FAMILIES | MO | W01 | $242,755 | $179,186 | EXECUTIVE SECRETARY-TREASURER | $541,802 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MISSOURI LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE INC | MO | W01 | $500,000 | $519,983 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ASSOCIATION FOR THE FRIENDS OF JUSTICE FOR THE 43RD JUDICIAL CIRC | MO | W01 | $491,662 | $486,881 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $57,296 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TRAILS WEST INC | MO | W01 | $173,625 | $132,274 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FREE CITIES FOUNDATION | WY | W01 | $345,878 | $314,951 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| FUTURE FORUM FOUNDATION | VA | W01 | $362,500 | $310,629 | CHAIR, PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| NONZERO FOUNDATION INC | NJ | W01 | $526,021 | $334,492 | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $69,000 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| MONTANA FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | MT | W01 | $254,320 | $331,079 | President/ CEO | $214,980 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| RAVENWOOD FOUNDATION INC | VA | W01 | $204,827 | $208,585 | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| RIO GRANDE FOUNDATION INC | NM | W01 | $342,487 | $367,029 | President-Ex-Officio | $139,569 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| MARIETTA POLICE FOUNDATION INC | GA | W01 | $178,840 | $61,153 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| SPRINGS OF LIFE FOUNDATION | TN | W01 | $323,737 | $369,156 | BOARD MEMBER | $69,480 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| LIVE AND LET LIVE FOUNDATION INC | AZ | W01 | $513,382 | $279,583 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| YOUTH ADVOCACY FOUNDATION INC | MA | W01 | $569,324 | $587,038 | YAF CHAIR (DIR OF YAD) | $186,801 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| FOREIGN POLICY FOR AMERICA FOUNDATION | DC | W01 | $557,096 | $1,134,984 | Executive Director | $202,975 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| SUNG TIEN COLLABORATION STC FOUNDATION | CA | W01 | $301,925 | $225,293 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAS FAMILIES INC | FL | W01 | $221,531 | $153,010 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| CHANGE ORG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | CA | W01 | $167,098 | $349,104 | Director | $863,688 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| ASIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOUNDATION | MA | W01 | $496,151 | $564,411 | DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIP | $105,575 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| LOUIS JOHN LJ PINIELLA FOUNDATION INC | FL | W01 | $179,220 | $150,831 | VP & TREASUR | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| FOUNDATION FOR DRUG POLICY SOLUTIONS INC | VA | W01 | $172,416 | $303,973 | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | $117,987 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY FOUNDATION | VA | W01 | $389,216 | $449,131 | Chairman and Founder | $148,770 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| REAL JUSTICE FOR ALL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | MD | W01 | $173,432 | $176,425 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, revenue within 2x |
| HAITIAN-AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR DEMOCRACY INC | FL | W01 | $293,135 | $440,745 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code W01, 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.
2025 · Form 990PF · $446,357 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other professional | $275,000 | 61.6% | |
| Occupancy | $156,000 | 34.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $15,114 | 3.4% | |
| Other expenses | $243 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $446,357 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $422,078 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other professional | $245,000 | 58.0% | |
| Occupancy | $156,000 | 37.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $14,930 | 3.5% | |
| Other expenses | $6,148 | 1.5% | |
| Total | $422,078 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $1,193,755 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: legal | $774,715 | 64.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $215,000 | 18.0% | |
| Occupancy | $195,000 | 16.3% | |
| Other expenses | $9,040 | 0.8% | |
| Total | $1,193,755 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $1,420,749 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: legal | $924,696 | $906,940 | $17,756 | - | 65.1% | |
| Occupancy | $260,000 | - | $260,000 | - | 18.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Part III Line 4a Project Exp | $185,000 | $185,000 | - | - | 13.0% |
| Other (as described) | Part III Line 4c Project Exp | $33,000 | $33,000 | - | - | 2.3% |
| Other (as described) | Part III Line 4b Project Exp | $14,710 | $14,710 | - | - | 1.0% |
| Insurance | $3,218 | - | $3,218 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Fees/Wire Transfer Fees | $125 | - | $125 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $1,420,749 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $408,118 spent · pay $0 · grants $25,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Part III Line 4a Project Exp | $185,000 | $185,000 | - | - | 45.3% |
| Other (as described) | Part III Line 4b Project Exp | $180,150 | $180,150 | - | - | 44.1% |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $25,000 | $25,000 | - | - | 6.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $14,963 | $807 | $14,156 | - | 3.7% | |
| Insurance | $2,925 | - | $2,925 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank Fees/Wire Fees | $80 | - | $80 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $408,118 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $182,104 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Updating on-line info Part 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | - | - | 52.2% |
| Other (as described) | Updating on-line info Part 2 | $80,000 | $80,000 | - | - | 43.9% |
| Other (as described) | Hearlander Project | $3,600 | $3,600 | - | - | 2.0% |
| Fees: legal | $3,449 | - | $3,449 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Bank fees/Wire Transfer Fees | $55 | $55 | - | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $182,104 | 100% |
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