Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,308,478 | 1,819,587 | 1,885,895 | 2,230,459 | 2,249,883 | 10,494,302 |
| 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 | 2,308,478 | 1,819,587 | 1,885,895 | 2,230,459 | 2,249,883 | 10,494,302 |
| 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) .. | 657,745 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 9,836,557 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,308,478 | 1,819,587 | 1,885,895 | 2,230,459 | 2,249,883 | 10,494,302 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 48,842 | 43,496 | 27,053 | 27,965 | 26,400 | 173,756 |
| 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 VI.).. | 14,235 | 26,932 | 9,974 | 1,339 | -3,267 | 49,213 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 10,732,727 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 on 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | OTHER INCOME 52,480 |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | FRONT-LINE ANTI-SLAVERY PROGRAMS FTS AND ITS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS USE A COMMUNITY-BASED MODEL TO HELP COMMUNITIES RESIST FORCED AND BONDED LABOR AND SEX TRAFFICKING OF ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN INDIA, NEPAL, HAITI, GHANA, AND SENEGAL. WE PROVIDE THE STRUCTURE AND TRAINING FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION BY SLAVES AND FORMER SLAVES TO DEMAND FREEDOM, PAYMENT OF WAGES, AND PROTECTION FROM VIOLENCE. WE ORGANIZE LEADERS TO EDUCATE THEIR COMMUNITIES ABOUT SLAVERY, TO TAKE ACTION TO RESCUE THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS AND NEIGHBORS WHO ARE IN SLAVERY, AND TO WORK TO DEVELOP NEW SYSTEMS THAT ADDRESS KEY VULNERABILITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THESE VULNERABILITIES MAY INCLUDE ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, VOCATIONAL PROJECTS FOR COMMUNITIES, OR ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION. WE ENGAGE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL OFFICIALS TO PRESS FOR ENFORCEMENT AND STRENGTHENING OF ANTISLAVERY LAWS. WE SUPPORT LAWYERS WHO PRESS FOR JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS. WE SUPPORT OPERATION OF SHELTERS FOR SURVIVORS OF TRAFFICKING AND SLAVERY. WE EDUCATE AND PREPARE PEOPLE WHO ARE MIGRATING ABROAD FOR WORK ON WAYS TO AVOID THE TRICKS OF TRAFFICKERS, AND WE EDUCATE CHILDREN TO PREVENT THEIR ENSLAVEMENT LATER IN LIFE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | MONITORING, LEARNING & EVALUATION FTS RIGOROUSLY ASSESSES THE IMPACT, EFFECTIVENESS, RELEVANCE, EFFICACY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR COMMUNITY- BASED APPROACH TO ENDING SLAVERY USING WELL-DEFINED INDICATORS, WE TRACK ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR GRASSROOTS PARTNERS IN WORK PLANNING, QUARTERLY REPORTING, TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEARNING MLE CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG PROPOSALS AND ACCURATE REPORTING TO FUNDERS, AND SUPPORTS CONTINUAL LEARNING AND INCREASED KNOWLEDGE FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND THE ANTI-SLAVERY MOVEMENT |
| FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B | GHANA |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT THE BOARD TREASURER REVIEWS THE DRAFT OF THE 990 ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS A FULL COPY OF THE RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | FREE THE SLAVES EXPECTS ALL EMPLOYEES TO AVOID ANY AND ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE TO ALERT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ANY ISSUES THAT MAY RESULT IN SUCH A CONFLICT OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IF AN INTEREST RAISES A CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT THE EMPLOYEE MAY BE ASKED TO REFRAIN FROM THE ACTIVITIES THAT CAUSE THIS TO ARISE. BEGINNING OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN DISCLOSURE, EITHER TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THAT IDENTIFIES INTERESTS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS SUCH REPORTABLE INTERESTS MAY INCLUDE - HAVING A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A BUSINESS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OR PROJECT THAT ADDRESSES ISSUES RELATED TO FREE THE SLAVES' MISSION, - SERVING AS A BOARD MEMBER OF AN ORGANIZATION WORKING ON ISSUES RELATED TO MODERN DAY SLAVERY, - SUPERVISING A RELATIVE AND/OR DETERMINING HIS OR HER PROMOTIONS OR PAY, - ENGAGING IN A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH WHOM HE OR SHE IS IN A SUPERVISORY OR REPORTING RELATIONSHIP. FREE THE SLAVES MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT MUST BE OBSERVED BY STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS. SHOULD A BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER REPORT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE MATTER WILL BE REFERRED TO THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR INVESTIGATION AND ACTION DEPENDING ON THE FACTS OF THE CASE, ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS MAY RESULT - A DETERMINATION THAT THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT DOES NOT ACTUALLY MANIFEST OR IS NOT MATERIAL AND NO ACTION IS REQUIRED - RECUSING THE STAFF MEMBER OR BOARD MEMBER FROM DECISIONS THAT MAY GIVE THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST -ASKING THAT THE BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER DIVEST THEMSELVES OF INTERESTS THAT MAY CONFLICT WITH THOSE OF FREE THE SLAVES - REQUESTING OR REQUIRING THAT THE BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER RESIGN FROM FREE THE SLAVES IF THE CONFLICT CANNOT OTHERWISE BE RESOLVED, OR - IMPOSING SANCTIONS, UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION AND SEEKING RESTITUTION, IF THERE HAS BEEN DELIBERATE FAILURE TO DISCLOSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR THE MATERIAL INTERESTS OF FREE THE SLAVES HAVE BEEN HARMED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE BOARD MAKES THE OFFER, REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN ESTABLISHING THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE BOARD TOOK INTO ACCOUNT THE SALARY BEING PAID TO THE PREVIOUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MARKET TRENDS DECISIONS WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 | MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NORTH DAKOTA, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990S ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST THEORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | LONG-TERM ADVISORS 434,322 0 0 TEMPORARY HELP 296 0 0 OTHER CONSULTANTS 76,157 0 5,040 BACK OUT IN-KIND -104,607 0 0 TOTAL 406,168 0 5,040 |
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