Selah Freedom 
The information on this page was last updated 3/26/2025. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]
Summary
Selah Freedom is an anti-human trafficking non-profit organization 501(c)3. We are based in Florida with the mission to end sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited through five strong programs: Awareness, Prevention, Outreach, Residential and Consulting.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Selah Freedom
P.O. Box 1801
Sarasota, FL 34230
Website: selahfreedom.com
Phone: 1-888-8-FREE-ME
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 455189165
CEO/President: Stacey Efaw
Chairman: Ralph Hoehne
Board size: 8
Founder:
Ruling year: 2012
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Selah Freedom's vision is to abolish sex trafficking and exploitation throughout the world and eradicate the need for survivor services through preventative efforts.
Mission statement
End sex trafficking and bring freedom to the exploited.
Statement of faith
Donor confidence score
Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Anti-Trafficking
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 352 of 1115 | 5 of 11 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 406 of 1116 | 4 of 11 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 465 of 1116 | 4 of 11 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 466 of 1115 | 7 of 11 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $3,216,559 in government grants in 2023.
Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 7% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 8% | 7% | 3% | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 95% | 94% | 93% | 99% | 97% | 91% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 8% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 5% | 6% | 7% | 1% | 3% | 9% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 80% | 84% | 89% | 90% | 89% | 90% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 105% | 88% | 94% | 88% | 84% | 111% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 86% | 74% | 84% | 79% | 75% | 99% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | -5% | 12% | 6% | 12% | 16% | -11% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | -5% | 14% | 8% | 14% | 27% | -23% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 9% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.06 | 1.02 | 0.91 | 0.81 | 0.95 | 1.30 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.07 | 2.07 | 3.19 | 2.20 | 4.58 | 12.65 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.89 | 1.79 | 4.36 | 16.48 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 18.08 | 10.89 | 7.40 | 17.73 | 8.54 | 2.02 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.14 | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.49 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.93 | 5.18 | 3.59 | 6.34 | 2.43 | 0.37 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 10% | 6% | 23% | 23% | 32% | 44% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 18% | 18% | 20% | 23% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 90% | 93% | 85% | 95% | 71% | 43% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Cash | $1,228,479 | $806,689 | $550,188 | $151,497 | $80,342 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $749,531 | $537,079 | $1,257,435 | $695,817 | $191,597 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,978,010 | $1,343,768 | $1,807,623 | $847,314 | $271,939 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $2,060,055 | $2,075,481 | $2,154,867 | $3,014,120 | $3,141,833 |
| Other long-term assets | $56,864 | $868,027 | $15,351 | $18,927 | $25,047 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,116,919 | $2,943,508 | $2,170,218 | $3,033,047 | $3,166,880 |
| Total assets | $4,094,929 | $4,287,276 | $3,977,841 | $3,880,361 | $3,438,819 |
| Liabilities | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $155,976 | $166,164 | $95,966 | $99,195 | $134,413 |
| Other current liabilities | $25,589 | $15,353 | $6,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $181,565 | $181,517 | $101,966 | $99,195 | $134,413 |
| Debt | $0 | $789,176 | $715,151 | $768,569 | $801,829 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $51,752 | $0 | $87,855 | $374,852 | $578,740 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $51,752 | $789,176 | $803,006 | $1,143,421 | $1,380,569 |
| Total liabilities | $233,317 | $970,693 | $904,972 | $1,242,616 | $1,514,982 |
| Net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Without donor restrictions | $3,838,615 | $3,257,779 | $3,072,869 | $2,637,745 | $1,923,837 |
| With donor restrictions | $22,997 | $58,804 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $3,861,612 | $3,316,583 | $3,072,869 | $2,637,745 | $1,923,837 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Total contributions | $4,419,624 | $3,838,196 | $3,619,117 | $4,293,237 | $3,690,003 |
| Program service revenue | $258,898 | $240,572 | $49,100 | $79,799 | $118,486 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $55,654 | $6,172 | ($4,264) | $7,417 | $12 |
| Other revenue | ($26,405) | $59,871 | $770 | $23,797 | $230,722 |
| Total other revenue | $288,147 | $306,615 | $45,606 | $111,013 | $349,220 |
| Total revenue | $4,707,771 | $4,144,811 | $3,664,723 | $4,404,250 | $4,039,223 |
| Expenses | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Program services | $3,503,573 | $3,463,630 | $2,900,013 | $3,287,924 | $4,013,579 |
| Management and general | $341,524 | $308,073 | $239,717 | $301,271 | $338,418 |
| Fundraising | $317,780 | $115,528 | $89,869 | $101,147 | $128,337 |
| Total expenses | $4,162,877 | $3,887,231 | $3,229,599 | $3,690,342 | $4,480,334 |
| Change in net assets | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $544,894 | $257,580 | $435,124 | $713,908 | ($441,111) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $544,894 | $257,580 | $435,124 | $713,908 | ($441,111) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Stacey Efaw | Executive Director | $137,255 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2023
Response from ministry
No response has been provided by this ministry.
The information below was provided to MinistryWatch by the ministry itself. It was last updated 3/26/2025. To update the information below, please email: [email protected]
History
In 2010, Selah Freedom's founders discovered the horrifying truth that local children were being bought and sold for sex in our communities - that's right, American children! What began as the grassroots initiative of women from across the country to be a voice for the voiceless has quickly transformed into a thriving organization with five foundational programs: Awareness, Prevention, Outreach, Residential and Consulting. Selah Freedom closely partners with law enforcement, legislators and influential leaders to not only shed light on the staggering human trafficking statistics, but we are working together to change those statistics by changing lives!