Mission
THE INSTITUTE'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL TRAINING FOR CHURCHES, NON-PROFITS, BUSINESSES AND SERVICE PROJECTS WITH CHILDREN IN THE AREA OF EFFECTIVE COMPASSION AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Public Charity
THE FREEDOM & VIRTUE INSTITUTE INC
THE FREEDOM & VIRTUE INSTITUTE INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in FORT MYERS, FL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $214K, expenses of $288K, total assets of $190K. Imperigo tracks 10 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $155K.
EIN: 202927564
FORT MYERS, FL
Personal Social Services
NTEE: P50
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$214K
Total Expenses$288K
Total Assets$190K
Grant Records10
Funding Total$155K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Freedom & Virtue Institute Inc
How The Freedom & Virtue Institute Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$50
Programs
the work itself
$39
Management
running the organization
$11
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $50 for programs
$17
The institute held 14 "effective compassion" training sessions benefitting 500 people throughout southwest florida
$17
The institute operated 17 self-reliance clubs in southwest florida
$16
The institute held approximately 30 educational training sessions and 15 conference lectures on topics of poverty and race relations benefiting more than 1,200 people
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
HUMAN SERVICES
$7,500
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$6,300
HUMAN SERVICES
$37,500
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$11,300
HUMAN SERVICES
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 10 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Dr Ivan Terrero
BOARD MEMBER
Dr Scott Nygaard
BOARD MEMBER
Gary Regoli
BOARD MEMBER
Jaha Cummins
BOARD MEMBER
Jim Suroski
BOARD MEMBER
Kevin Schmiesing
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214K | $288K | $190K |
| 2024 | $451K | $274K | $253K |
| 2023 | $440K | $283K | $492K |
| 2022 | $335K | $290K | $342K |
| 2021 | $376K | $239K | $294K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $376K to $214K (-43%), with total assets most recently reported at $190K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.