# Freedom for Youth Ministries

Youth centers and clubs nonprofit in Des Moines, Iowa 50310. EIN 03-0530851. Data as of November 9, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/030530851-freedom-for-youth-ministries

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Empowers youth across iowa, through the love of jesus christ, to break out of their current condage, discover their god-given talents, and lead transformed lives.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030530851/202513149349301326/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth centers and clubs (IRS activity code O20)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2004
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | $2,456,455 | $1,741,891 | $4,461,926 | $4,382,760 | 67 | 267 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030530851/202513149349301326/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2024: programs $1,051,627 (60%), management $342,310 (20%), fundraising $347,954 (20%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2024: gifts and grants $2,231,916, program fees $89,057, investment income $35,867.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 45 youth development nonprofits in Des Moines.
- Revenue $2,456,455 is in the top 10% of 111 youth development nonprofits in Iowa; median $168,822.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Polk County, Iowa: about 123,450 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 342 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Iowa rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/iowa

## Questions

**What is Freedom for Youth Ministries's EIN?**

Freedom for Youth Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0530851. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Freedom for Youth Ministries a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Freedom for Youth Ministries in Des Moines, Iowa as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2004. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Freedom for Youth Ministries tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Freedom for Youth Ministries as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Freedom for Youth Ministries do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2024: "Empowers youth across iowa, through the love of jesus christ, to break out of their current condage, discover their god-given talents, and lead transformed lives." The IRS classifies it as: Youth centers and clubs.

**How much money does Freedom for Youth Ministries take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2024, Freedom for Youth Ministries reported total revenue of $2,456,455 and total expenses of $1,741,891 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.