Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FREEDOM FROM CHAINS INC
Employer identification number
27-1623893
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
14,884
19,353
27,493
25,232
86,962
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
14,884
19,353
27,493
25,232
86,962
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
86,962
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
14,884
19,353
27,493
25,232
86,962
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
0
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
86,962
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
100.000 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
0
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
0 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000178
Software Version:
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FREEDOM FROM CHAINS INC
Employer identification number
27-1623893
Return Reference
Explanation
Pt III, Line 31
HAVE CONDUCTED MULTIPLE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS IN WHICH WE
Pt III, Line 31
PROVIDED SEVERAL TONS OF RICE AND FLOUR TO SEVERAL RURAL VILLAGES IN BOTH INDIA AND MYANMAR SO
Pt III, Line 31
THAT THE ENTIRE FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY DROUGHTS OR OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS
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GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: 0, PROGRAMS AND EXPENSES: 0
Pt III, Line 31
WE DIRECTLY SUPPORT NINE NATIVE MISSIONARIES WITH MONTHLY
Pt III, Line 31
FUNDING WHOSE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY IS TO PROVIDE THE PASTORAL CARE FOR THEIR CHURCHES ABD TO
Pt III, Line 31
EXEMPLIFY THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST TO ALL PEOPLE.
Pt III, Line 31
GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: 0, PROGRAMS AND EXPENSES: 0
Pt III, Line 31
WE SENT TEAMS OF NATIVE MISSIONARIES INTO RURAL PARTS OF MYANMAR
Pt III, Line 31
TO HELP PROVIDE SPIRITUAL TRAINING AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE NUMEROUS
Pt III, Line 31
CHRISTIAN CHURCHES WE HAVE BEEN ENTRUSTED TO CARE FOR LOVINGLY.
Pt III, Line 31
GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: 0, PROGRAMS AND EXPENSES: 0
Pt III, Line 31
WE TRAVELLED TO SE ASIA TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE PASTORAL TRAINING
Pt III, Line 31
TO OVER 150 NATIVE MISSIONARIES. OUR TRAINING WAS SPECIFICALLY GEARED TO HELPING THEM
Pt III, Line 31
DEEPEN THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND GOD.
Pt III, Line 31
GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: 0, PROGRAMS AND EXPENSES: 0
Pt III, Line 31
WE HAVE PROVIDED FUNDING REQUIRED OPENING THE "LIVING HOPE"
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PRESCHOOL AND STAFFED IT WITH TWO FEMALE NATIVE MISSIONARIES WHO SERVE BETWEEN 20-45
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CHILDREN RANGING IN AGES FROM 3-8 YEARS OF AGE.
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GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: 0, PROGRAMS AND EXPENSES: 0
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WE HAVE BEGUN AN HIV/AIDS MINISTRY IN YANGON, MYANMAR WITH THE GOAL
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OF EASING THE TERRIBLE BURDENS THAT INDIVIDUALS INFECTED WITH THE DISEASE SUFFER.
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GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: 0, PROGRAMS AND EXPENSES: 0
Pt III, Line 31
WE HAVE PROVIDED ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (LAPTOPS, CAMERA, VIDEO, ETC.)
Pt III, Line 31
TO THE NATIVE MISSIONARIES WE SUPPORT. SUCH EQUIPMENT HELPS THEM WITH THE DAY TO DAY
Pt III, Line 31
ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16
SUPPLIES 206. DONATIONS 22785. INTERNET 273. OFFICE SUPPLIES 24. MERCHANT FEES 720. BANK SERVICE FEES 350. REGISTRATION FEE 26. MISCELLANEOUS 45. TRAVEL 2756. DEPRECIATION 200.
Pt III, Line 31
GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: 0, PROGRAMS AND EXPENSES: 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
FREEDOM FROM CHAINS, INC. IS A CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ORGANIZATION
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
ADVOCATING FOR AND WORKING AMONG THE MOST OVERLOOKED,
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
UNDERDESERVED, AND UNREACHED PEOPLE'S GROUPS. WE HELP BREAK
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
THE CHAINS THAT ENSLAVE PEOPLE TO SIN, POVERTY, HUNGER, ILLNESS,
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
AND OTHER SOCIAL VICES BY EXEMPLIFING THE TEACHERS OF JESUS
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
CHRIST IN LOVING ACTION.
FORM 990-EZ, PART 1, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES: DEPRECIATION: 200
FORM 990-EZ, PART 1, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES: SUPPLIES: 206
FORM 990-EZ, PART 1, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES: DONATIONS: 22,785
FORM 990-EZ, PART 1, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES: INTERNET: 273
FORM 990-EZ, PART 1, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES: OFFICE SUPPLIES: 24
FORM 990-EZ, PART 1, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES: MERCHANT FEES: 720
FORM 990-EZ, PART 1, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES: BANK SERVICE FEES: 350
FORM 990-EZ, PART 1, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES: REGISTRATION FEE: 26
FORM 990-EZ, PART 1, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES: MISCELLANEOUS: 45
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24
OTHER ASSETS: EQUIPMENT/LESS DEPRECIATION: BEGINNING OF YEAR:
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24
376, END OF YEAR: 175
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