FreedomWorks: mission, leadership and finances
Washington grassroots group formed in 2004 that trains activists and promotes limited-government policy.
Also known as FreedomWorks Foundation
Organization
| Founded | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
| EIN | 52-1526916 |
| Tax status | 501(c)(3) |
| Website | freedomworks.org |
Finances (IRS Form 990)
| Total revenue | $4.6 million |
|---|---|
| Total expenses | $4.6 million |
| Total assets | $1.8 million |
| Tax year | 2023 |
What it does
FreedomWorks is a conservative and libertarian grassroots organization. It trains activists, scores Congress members and campaigns on spending, health care and regulation. Its charitable arm is FreedomWorks Foundation.
FreedomWorks is listed here in the category "Grassroots and campaigns". A listing on 4conservative.com describes an organization; it is not an endorsement of it or of its positions.
History
It was formed in 2004 from a merger of Citizens for a Sound Economy and Empower America, and became prominent during the Tea Party movement. Dick Armey, a former House majority leader, was a leader.
FreedomWorks is a grassroots and campaign organization. It is headquartered in Washington, DC. Its IRS tax status is 501(c)(3). Like other organizations in this collection, it is described here from its own published material and from public records, and the facts on this page are limited to what those sources state.
Leadership and funding
The figures shown are for FreedomWorks Foundation, the charitable arm; the advocacy organization files separately.
The IRS figures on this page come from the latest Form 990 filing that ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer lists for the organization, for tax year 2023: total revenue of $4.6 million, total expenses of $4.6 million and total assets of $1.8 million at year end. ProPublica lists the filer as Freedomworks Foundation. The figures describe a single tax year and can differ sharply from year to year; check the filing itself and the organization's own site for the current picture.
Where it stands
It supports limited government, lower taxes and free markets.
These summaries reflect the organization's own stated mission and publicly known activities as of the date below; they are neutral descriptions, not evaluations. Related organizations on this site include Club for Growth, Americans for Prosperity, Tea Party Patriots.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 8, 2026