Transparency & accountability

Impact (first year · 2025–2026)

These are real people in our programs. We publish dated figures as they grow — never inflated estimates. Address for all listings: 6621 19th Street East, Sarasota, FL 34243 (not Bradenton).

What we do

Freedom to Belong provides free or low-barrier education, community, and responsible access to immigration resources — English and civics preparation, study tools (including an AI interview simulator), live Zoom classes, mentorship, and, when funds allow, help toward USCIS filing fees.

We are not a law firm. No attorney-client relationship is created through this website or our educational programs.

Leadership (nonprofit roles)

Full bios: About Us · Individual hubs: ana/steve/daniel/… .freedomtobelong.org

How donations are used

• Education tools — website, study app, AI simulator, class materials
• Live classes & mentorship — Zoom instruction and volunteer coordination
• Fee assistance — when budget allows, help toward USCIS Form N-400 fees ($710 online / $760 paper as published by USCIS; amounts can change)
• Operations — essential admin required to run a 501(c)(3) safely and legally

Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Memberships that include program benefits may have different tax treatment for the donor — keep your receipt.

Fee-help criteria (summary)

• Active engagement with free education tools and/or live classes when possible
• Clear financial need (self-attested; documents may be requested)
• Funds available in the fee-assistance budget
• Priority may be given to Advocate/Champion members when capacity is limited — membership is never required to use free tools
• Decisions are made by designated officers; appeals can be sent to help@freedomtobelong.org

Separate entities — no forced referrals

US Legal Now and other businesses connected to board members are legally separate from Freedom to Belong.

• No one must hire US Legal Now (or any private firm) to receive nonprofit benefits
• Freedom to Belong does not receive commissions for referrals
• Legal advice or representation, if any, requires a separate contract and consent with licensed professionals

Conflict of interest & complaints

Leaders must put the nonprofit mission first. Private business interests must not override beneficiary needs. Report concerns or inappropriate behavior to help@freedomtobelong.org or by phone (941) 286-0960.

Registrations & seals

Where Freedom to Belong stands with official registrations and third-party transparency programs — updated as each status changes:

• ✅ IRS 501(c)(3) public charity — recognized · EIN 33-3807359
• ⏳ Google for Nonprofits — application submitted, under review (unlocks Google Ad Grants for mission outreach)
• ⏳ Candid / GuideStar profile — claim in progress (transparency seal used by donors and grantmakers)
• ⏳ Florida charitable solicitation registration (FDACS) — status being confirmed with counsel; this page will show the registration number when issued

We publish pending items on purpose: transparency includes showing what is still in process, not only what is done.

Documents & future reports

• IRS determination letter — available on request (personal info may be redacted)
• Form 990 — will be posted when available for the applicable tax year
• Annual impact summary — numbers published with dates once verified
• Board list and conflict-of-interest policy summary — on this page and About

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