FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION INC: Form 990, tax year 2023
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- Organization
- FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION INC (EIN 04-3467254)
- Tax period
- 2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30
- Filed
- 2024-11-13
- IRS object ID
- 202433189349302218
- Schema version
- 2023v5.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule C
- Schedule D
- Schedule F
- Schedule I
- Schedule J
- Schedule L
- Schedule M
- Schedule O
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2024-11-13T08:32:59-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-06-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 410746749 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 150 S WARNER ROAD SUITE 310 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KING OF PRUSSIA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19406 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2023-07-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 043467254 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Business Name Line2 | EXPRESSION INC | BusinessNameLine2Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | FOUN | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 2157173473 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 510 WALNUT STREET 900 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PHILADELPHIA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19106 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | GREGORY LUKIANOFF | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT AND CEO | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 2157173473 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2024-11-12 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | 0 | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | WILLIAM A LOUGHERY | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01603932 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2156433900 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2024-11-12 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2023 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | GREGORY LUKIANOFF | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 510 WALNUT STREET 900 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PHILADELPHIA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19106 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $46,066,146 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | HTTP://THEFIRE.ORG/ | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1999 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | MA | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | DEFEND AND SUSTAIN THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF ALL AMERICANS TO FREE SPEECH AND FREE THOUGHT- THE MOST ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF LIBERTY. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 10 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 10 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 142 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 16 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $35,171,838 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $32,251,288 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $232,857 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $81,306 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $807,552 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $1,049,430 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | -$277,190 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $42,310 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $35,935,057 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $33,424,334 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $332,796 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $468,100 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $12,970,897 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $15,071,641 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $3,692,542 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $20,932,441 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $12,451,397 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $34,236,134 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $27,991,138 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $1,698,923 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $5,433,196 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $51,099,560 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $63,265,155 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $5,948,620 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $10,036,913 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $45,150,940 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $53,228,242 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | THE FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION'S (FIRE'S) MISSION IS TO DEFEND AND SUSTAIN THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF ALL AMERICANS TO FREE SPEECH AND FREE THOUGHT-THE MOST ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF LIBERTY.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)FIRE EDUCATES AMERICANS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE INALIENABLE RIGHTS, PROMOTES A CULTURE OF RESPECT FOR THESE RIGHTS, AND PROVIDES THE MEANS TO PRESERVE THEM. FIRE RECOGNIZES THAT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN PRESERVING FREE THOUGHT WITHIN A FREE SOCIETY. TO THIS END, WE PLACE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON DEFENDING THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS ON OUR NATION'S CAMPUSES, INCLUDING FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION, DUE PROCESS, LEGAL EQUALITY, RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, AND SANCTITY OF CONSCIENCE. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $6,843,886 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $0 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $8,373 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | COMMUNICATIONS: FIRE'S COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM SHARES OUR MISSION WITH MILLIONS OF AMERICANS THROUGH CHANNELS INCLUDING PRINT MEDIA, PODCASTS, VIDEOS, RADIO AND TELEVISION, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND ONLINE PLATFORMS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24, WE AMASSED MORE THAN 920,000 SUBSCRIBERS AND FOLLOWERS, WELCOMED 4.6 MILLION VISITORS TO OUR WEBSITE, AND RECEIVED A RECORD-BREAKING 15,730 MEDIA MENTIONS. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $3,711,758 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $199,721 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $30,000 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | RESEARCH: FIRE'S RESEARCH TEAM COMPILES DATA ON THREATS TO FREE SPEECH SO WE CAN CONFRONT AND RESPOND TO THE MOST COMMONLY MADE ARGUMENTS AGAINST FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $3,575,716 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $0 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $28,001 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | FIRE LITIGATION: FIRE STRATEGICALLY LITIGATES IN COURTS NATIONWIDE TO VINDICATE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. IN SERVICE OF OUR EXPANDED MISSION TO DEFEND FREE SPEECH BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS, OUR LITIGATION PROGRAM IS GROWING INTO A PREMIER PUBLIC-INTEREST LAW FIRM FOR FREE EXPRESSION. FIRE ATTORNEYS REVIEW EACH AND EVERY CASE SUBMISSION WE RECEIVE AND ALSO PROACTIVELY SEEK OUT LEGAL CHALLENGES WITH THE POTENTIAL TO SECURE LASTING LEGAL PRECEDENTS, MAJOR PUBLIC-POLICY REFORM, OR CLEAR CULTURAL IMPACT. SINCE FIRE BEGAN LITIGATING IN 2014, FIRE'S LITIGATION PROGRAM HAS SECURED 28 VICTORIES AND MORE THAN $3 MILLION IN DAMAGES AND FEES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.) | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp (8 entries)
| ExpenseExpenseAmt | GrantGrantAmt | RevenueRevenueAmt | DescDesc |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,058,034 | $304 | $8,182 | CAMPUS RIGHTS ADVOCACY (CRA): FIRE CONTINUES TO PLACE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON DEFENDING THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS ON CAMPUS, AND OUR CRA PROGRAM LEADS THESE EFFORTS. OUR EXPERT STAFF REVIEWS EVERY CASE SUBMISSION WE RECEIVE AND TAKES ACTION BY INTERVENING DIRECTLY WITH ADMINISTRATORS; ENGAGING IN CREATIVE ADVOCACY SUCH AS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REQUESTS OR THREATS TO SCHOOLS' ACCREDITATION; AND APPLYING PUBLIC PRESSURE TO SCHOOLS TO REVERSE RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. IN THE 2023-24 FISCAL YEAR, FIRE'S CRA TEAM RECORDED 74 VICTORIES. |
| $1,250,390 | $54,500 | $0 | STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: FIRE'S STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM INITIATES, CULTIVATES, AND MAINTAINS RELATIONSHIPS WITH FIRE'S GROWING LIST OF ALLIES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, WE MONITOR AND MAINTAIN OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE OUR WORK BY COLLABORATING WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PARTNERS. |
| $1,040,704 | $173,800 | $0 | ENGAGEMENT & MOBILIZATION: FIRE'S ENGAGEMENT AND MOBILIZATION TEAM IS RAPIDLY BECOMING THE "HOME BASE" FOR AMERICA'S FREE SPEECH CONSTITUENCY, GIVING THEM THE COMMUNITY, THE KNOWLEDGE, AND THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO PROMOTE A CULTURE OF FREE EXPRESSION. |
| $1,026,201 | $39,679 | $0 | FIRE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: FIRE'S STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS EDUCATE AND EMPOWER CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS TO DEFEND FREE SPEECH ON CAMPUS THROUGH EVENTS AND SIGNATURE INITIATIVES LIKE OUR SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO HELP FIRE BUILD THE NEXT GENERATION OF TALENTED FREE SPEECH LEADERS, SOME OF WHOM GO ON TO WORK WITH FIRE. |
| $897,157 | $0 | $4,000 | LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY: FIRE'S LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY TEAM SUPPORTS OUR MISSION ON BOTH A STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL BY ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF RIGHTS-PROTECTIVE LEGISLATION AND AGAINST PROPOSED LAWS THAT THREATEN FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24, OUR LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY TEAM WORKED WITH LEGISLATORS TO PASS A COMPREHENSIVE CAMPUS FREE SPEECH BILL IN NEW HAMPSHIRE WHILE HELPING TO DEFEAT EIGHT BILLS THAT THREATENED INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN FLORIDA, ARIZONA, SOUTH CAROLINA, INDIANA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, AND NEBRASKA. |
| $821,017 | $0 | $2,450 | PUBLIC ADVOCACY: FIRE'S PUBLIC ADVOCACY DEPARTMENT ENGAGES IN NON-LITIGATION ADVOCACY TO DEFEND AND PROMOTE EXPRESSIVE RIGHTS AND A STRONG CULTURE OF FREE EXPRESSION. IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24, THE PUBLIC ADVOCACY TEAM SECURED 12 VICTORIES. |
| $550,266 | $0 | $0 | POLICY REFORM PROJECT: OUR POLICY REFORM PROJECT PROACTIVELY AND SYSTEMATICALLY DOCUMENTS AND EXPOSES CAMPUS POLICIES THAT VIOLATE COLLEGE STUDENTS' FREE SPEECH RIGHTS. THE CENTERPIECE OF THE PROJECT'S WORK IS MAINTAINING FIRE'S SPOTLIGHT DATABASE, WHICH CATALOGS RESTRICTIONS ON FREE SPEECH ON OVER 475 CAMPUSES NATIONWIDE. IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24, THE POLICY REFORM TEAM REFORMED 48 POLICIES ON 19 CAMPUSES IMPACTING MORE THAN 300,000 STUDENTS. |
| $313,406 | $96 | $300 | FACULTY OUTREACH: THE FIRE FACULTY NETWORK CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FACULTY, CONNECTING THEM WITH A NETWORK THAT WILL GIVE THEM THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO PROMOTE ACADEMIC FREEDOM ON THEIR CAMPUSES. |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $7,957,175 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Grant | $268,379 | TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Revenue | $14,932 | TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $22,088,535 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (1) | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | Yes (1) | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | Yes (1) | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (1) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | Yes (1) | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | 0 | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | Yes (1) | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | Yes (1) | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | Yes (1) | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | Yes (1) | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | Yes (1) | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | 0 | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 100 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Employee | 142 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | 0 | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | 0 | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 10 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 10 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | 0 | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | 0 | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | AL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | AR | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | CA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | FL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | GA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | HI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | IL | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | KS | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | KY | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MD | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | MS | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | ND | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NJ | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NM | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | NY | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OR | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | PA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | RI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | SC | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | TN | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | UT | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | VA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | WV | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | WI | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Own Website | Yes (X) | OwnWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | GAIL LUCAS CPA MBA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 2157173473 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 510 WALNUT STREET SUITE 900 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PHILADELPHIA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19106 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (20 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Key EmployeeKeyEmployeeInd | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ELLIS | ||||||||
| CHAIRMAN | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| JACK HENNEMAN | ||||||||
| VICE CHAIR AS OF OCT 2023 | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| VIRGINIA POSTREL | ||||||||
| SECRETARY | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| KMELE FOSTER | ||||||||
| TREASURER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| HARVEY SILVERGLATE | ||||||||
| CO-FOUNDER | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| SAMUEL J ABRAMS | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| KURT JAGGERS | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR AS OF AUG 2023 | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SANDY LEONG | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| JOSEPH MALINE | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| KEITH WHITTINGTON | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| GREGORY LUKIANOFF | ||||||||
| PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $499,505 | $0 | $45,309 | |||
| ALISHA GLENNON | ||||||||
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $390,406 | $0 | $45,309 | |||
| WILLIAM CREELEY | ||||||||
| LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40.00 | $349,837 | $0 | $41,572 | Yes (X) | |||
| NICHOLAS PERRINO | ||||||||
| EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40.00 | $260,345 | $0 | $37,670 | Yes (X) | |||
| RONALD LONDON | ||||||||
| GENERAL COUNSEL | 40.00 | $252,372 | $0 | $37,711 | Yes (X) | |||
| BOB CORN REVERE | ||||||||
| CHIEF COUNSEL | 40.00 | $539,925 | $0 | $29,679 | Yes (X) | |||
| DARPANA SHETH | ||||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT OF LITIGATION | 40.00 | $233,789 | $0 | $36,698 | Yes (X) | |||
| MATT HARWOOD | ||||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40.00 | $181,135 | $0 | $33,077 | Yes (X) | |||
| BRIDGET GLACKIN | ||||||||
| SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DEV | 40.00 | $168,689 | $0 | $32,123 | Yes (X) | |||
| JOSEPH COHN | ||||||||
| LEGISLATIVE & POLICY DIREC | 40.00 | $177,527 | $0 | $18,386 | Yes (X) | |||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $3,053,530 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $357,534 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 35 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (1) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (3 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE FACILITIES OF NEW JERSEY | |||||
| 2129 CHESTNUT STREET | PHILADELPHIA | PA | 19103 | OFFICE EXPANSION | $495,781 |
| NODEHAUS MEDIA LLC | |||||
| 921 36TH STREET SW SUITE 109 | WILLIAMSTOWN | MA | 01267 | ADVERTISING SERVICES | $126,000 |
| CDW | |||||
| 200 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVE | VERNON HILLS | IL | 60061 | IT EQUIPMENT | $109,598 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 3 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| All Other Contributions | $32,251,288 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $210,502 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $32,251,288 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPEAKER FEES | 900099 | $68,155 | $68,155 |
| LITIGATION SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS | 900099 | $13,151 | $13,151 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $81,306 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $1,067,649 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $1,067,649 | ExclusionAmt |
Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $41,018 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $41,018 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $12,623,593 | SecuritiesAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $12,641,812 | SecuritiesAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | -$18,219 | SecuritiesAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | -$18,219 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | -$18,219 | ExclusionAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | OTHER INCOME | Desc |
| Business | 900099 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $1,292 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $1,292 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $1,292 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $33,424,334 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $81,306 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $1,091,740 | ExclusionAmt |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $416,421 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $416,421 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $39,679 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $39,679 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,000 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $12,000 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,145,768 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,429,245 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $355,268 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $361,255 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $10,494,002 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,923,599 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,052,507 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,517,896 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $371,968 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $282,255 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $34,856 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $54,857 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,165,754 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $869,388 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $122,082 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $174,284 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $894,149 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $662,505 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $98,678 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $132,966 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $495,750 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $480,096 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $6,761 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $8,893 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $30,240 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $22,426 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,375 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $4,439 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $64,542 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $64,542 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $102,156 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $102,156 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,268,079 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,213,674 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $18,331 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $36,074 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,690,769 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,633,803 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $784 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $56,182 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $901,653 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $301,968 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $32,821 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $566,864 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,044,178 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $774,363 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $116,530 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $153,285 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,126,414 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $835,349 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $125,708 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $165,357 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $984,154 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $776,797 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $18,579 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $188,778 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,204,170 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $997,999 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $41,748 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $164,423 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $594,215 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $440,670 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $66,314 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $87,231 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $105,141 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $77,972 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $11,734 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $15,435 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH SERVICES | $1,754,445 | $1,752,718 | $1,727 | |
| DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $85,491 | $81,066 | $2,596 | $1,829 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $27,991,138 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $22,088,535 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,210,061 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,692,542 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $364,109 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $126,700 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,980,174 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,860,470 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $6,349,110 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $4,421,315 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $228 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $228 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $336,048 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $595,475 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $6,740,169 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $1,524,676 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,388,636 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,215,493 | EOYAmt |
Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $33,033,207 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $39,682,254 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,482,346 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,563,894 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,165,702 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,799,326 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $51,099,560 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $63,265,155 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $676,517 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,681,352 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,272,103 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,355,561 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,948,620 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $10,036,913 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $37,184,417 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $47,806,920 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $7,966,523 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,421,322 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $45,150,940 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $53,228,242 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $51,099,560 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $63,265,155 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $5,433,196 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | $2,473,108 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $170,998 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $13,565,017 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $15,761,288 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $36,490,336 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $35,171,838 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $32,251,288 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $133,239,767 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $13,565,017 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $15,761,288 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $36,490,336 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $35,171,838 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $32,251,288 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $133,239,767 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $2,122,113 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $131,117,654 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $275,927 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $238,868 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $494,109 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $818,937 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $1,108,667 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $2,936,508 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $2,374 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $7,274 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $5,595 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $521 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $1,292 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $17,056 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $136,193,331 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $549,722 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.96270 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.95450 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | OTHER INCOME - 2019 AMOUNT: $ 2,374. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 7,274. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 5,595. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 521. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 1,292. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
Total Grassroots Lobbying TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $3,838 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $60,704 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $64,542 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $22,023,993 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $22,088,535 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $1,000,000 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $250,000 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $554,459 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $1,000,000 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $1,000,000 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $1,000,000 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $3,554,459 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying Ceiling | $5,331,689 | LobbyingCeilingAmt |
Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $61,188 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $103,033 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $122,083 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $64,542 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $350,846 | TotalAmt |
Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $138,615 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $250,000 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $250,000 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $250,000 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $888,615 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Ceiling | $1,332,923 | GrassrootsCeilingAmt |
Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus1 | $4,789 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $3,838 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $8,627 | TotalAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $24,386 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| End Year Balance | $24,386 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $24,386 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| End Year Balance | $24,386 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $24,386 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| End Year Balance | $24,386 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $24,386 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| End Year Balance | $24,386 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $24,252 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $134 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $24,386 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Board Designated Balance EOY | 0.00000 | BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct |
| Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY | 1.00000 | PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Term Endowment Balance EOY | 0.00000 | TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Endowments Held Unrelated Org | 0 | EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd |
| Endowments Held Related Org | 0 | EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd |
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $4,675,838 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $567,597 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $4,108,241 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $1,381,275 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $502,970 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $878,305 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $683,056 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $454,109 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $228,947 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $5,215,493 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | Book ValueBookValueAmt |
|---|---|
| SECURITY DEPOSIT | $149,651 |
| OPERATING LEASES RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS | $5,649,675 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | $5,799,326 | TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | LEASE LIABILITIES - OPERATING | Desc |
| Amt | $8,355,561 | Amt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $8,355,561 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $35,966,284 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Invst | $2,473,108 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt |
| Other Revenue | $170,998 | OtherRevenueAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $2,644,106 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $33,322,178 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Investment Expenses Not Incld | $102,156 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $102,156 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $33,424,334 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $27,888,982 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $0 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $27,888,982 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Investment Expenses Not Incld2 | $102,156 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $102,156 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $27,991,138 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART V, LINE 4: | THE FOUNDATION'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF ONE INDIVIDUAL FUND ESTABLISHED PRIMARILY TO FUND OPERATIONS. |
| PART X, LINE 2: | THE FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. ACCORDINGLY, THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. THE FOUNDATION IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, NOR IS IT AWARE OF ANY OF ITS ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO TAX ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAXES. THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE IN THE INCOME TAX STANDARD REGARDING THE RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE GUIDANCE CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE GUIDANCE FURTHER PRESCRIBES RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF TAX PROVISIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. THE APPLICATION OF THIS STANDARD HAD NO IMPACT ON THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. |
| PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | GAIN ON DISPOSAL OF LEASE RELATED ASSET 170,998. |
Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | 0 | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
| Subtotal Offices | 0 | SubtotalOfficesCnt |
| Subtotal Employees | 0 | SubtotalEmployeesCnt |
| Continuation Total Office | 0 | ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt |
| Continuation Total Employee | 0 | ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Office | 0 | TotalOfficeCnt |
| Total Employee | 0 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Subtotal Spent | $0 | SubtotalSpentAmt |
| Continuation Spent | $0 | ContinuationSpentAmt |
| Total Spent | $0 | TotalSpentAmt |
Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Region | NORTH AMERICA | RegionTxt |
| Purpose Of Grant | LIVESTREAM AND SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT FOR MUNK DEBATE IN JULY 2023 | PurposeOfGrantTxt |
| Cash Grant | $12,000 | CashGrantAmt |
| Manner Of Cash Disbursement | OTHER | MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt |
| Non Cash Assistance | $0 | NonCashAssistanceAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 0 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
| Total Other Org | 1 | TotalOtherOrgCnt |
| Transfer To Foreign Corp | 0 | TransferToForeignCorpInd |
| Interest In Foreign Trust | 0 | InterestInForeignTrustInd |
| Foreign Corp Ownership | 0 | ForeignCorpOwnershipInd |
| Passive Foreign Investmest Co | 0 | PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd |
| Foreign Partnership | 0 | ForeignPartnershipInd |
| Boycott Countries | 0 | BoycottCountriesInd |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (12 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | Recipient EINRecipientEIN | IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Non Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt | Address Line2USAddress/AddressLine2Txt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWN UNIVERSITY | |||||||||
| 69 BROWN STREET 2ND FLOOR | PROVIDENCE | RI | 02912 | 050258809 | 501(C)(3) | $13,860 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR PROJECT STUDYING WHETHER VIEWPOINT DIVERSITY AFFECTS SUCCESS IN GROUP PROBLEM-SOLVING | |
| CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH | |||||||||
| 6300 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE SUITE | LONG BEACH | CA | 90815 | 931150363 | 501(C)(3) | $31,400 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR PROJECT TO CREATE A GENERAL POPULATION BASELINE AGAINST WHICH TO COMPARE THE RESULTS OF THE COLLEGE FREE SPEECH RANKINGS SURVEY. | 332 |
| PEMBROKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | |||||||||
| 62 DAUPHIN DRIVE | WILLIAMSVILLE | NY | 14221 | 521360375 | 501(C)(3) | $33,000 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR A DIGITAL HUMANITIES PROJECT VISUALIZING THE EVOLUTION OF FIRST AMENDMENT-LIKE PROTECTIONS IN STATE CONSTITUTIONS, AND INTERVIEWS WITH JUDGES WHO INTERPRET SAID PROTECTIONS. | |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | |||||||||
| 5200 NORTH LAKE ROAD | MERCED | CA | 95343 | 943067788 | 501(C)(3) | $13,200 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR A PROJECT EXAMINING THE SCHOLARLY OUTPUT OF ACADEMICS BEFORE AND AFTER THEY FACE CONTROVERSIES RELATED TO THEIR SPEECH. | |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY | |||||||||
| 1608 FOURTH STREET SUITE 201 | BERKELEY | CA | 94710 | 946002123 | 501(C)(3) | $22,000 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR STUDY EXAMINING WHETHER THERE IS IDEOLOGICAL BIAS IN FEDERAL SCIENCE FUNDING PROJECTS. | |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (GRANTS) | |||||||||
| 12455 COLLECTIONS DRIVE | CHICAGO | IL | 60693 | 916001537 | 511(A)(2)(B) | $37,384 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR STUDY LOOKING AT HOW DEI STATEMENTS FROM DIFFERENT IDEOLOGICAL POINTS OF VIEW ARE EVALUATED. | |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | |||||||||
| 5200 NORTH LAKE ROAD | MERCED | CA | 95343 | 943067788 | 501(C)(3) | $11,977 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR STUDY EXAMINING HOW MISPERCEPTIONS OF PARTISAN BELIEFS IMPACTS THE CONSEQUENCES SUBJECTS THINK ARE APPROPRIATE FOR SPEECH | |
| THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | |||||||||
| 3451 WALNUT STREET 5TH FLOOR | PHILADELPHIA | PA | 19104 | 231352685 | 501(C)(3) | $13,500 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR A STUDY LOOKING AT POLITICAL STATEMENTS ISSUED BY ACADEMIC JOURNALS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | |
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH | |||||||||
| PO BOX 640458 | PITTSBURGH | PA | 15264 | 250965591 | 501(C)(3) | $22,500 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR A STUDY LOOKING AT WHETHER IDEOLOGICAL PREFERENCES ARE SIGNALLED IN EDUCATION SCHOOL JOB POSTINGS AND IF THAT HAS CHANGED OVER TIME. | |
| ALUMNI FREE SPEECH ALLIANCE | |||||||||
| 1859 CRAIG FARM ROAD | LANCASTER | SC | 29720 | 874405869 | 501(C)(3) | $173,800 | $0 | PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE ALUMNI FREE SPEECH ALLIANCE TO COVER OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS WHILE AFSA PARTNERS WITH FIRE TO DEVELOP MORE INDEPENDENT ALUMNI GROUPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. | |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | |||||||||
| 105 EAST 17TH STREET 2ND FLOOR | NEW YORK CITY | NY | 10003 | 135562308 | 501(C)(3) | $15,000 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE FIRST AMENDMENT SUMMIT INCLUDING PROMOTION TO UNIVERSITIES FOR VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT AND FOLLOW-UP OUTREACH FOR ADOPTION OF FREE SPEECH ORIENTATION MATERIALS | |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | |||||||||
| 105 EAST 17TH STREET 2ND FLOOR | NEW YORK CITY | NY | 10003 | 135562308 | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 | $0 | SUPPORT FOR THEIR NEW PROJECT CATELOGUING AND CREATING A DATABASE OF SLAPP LAWSUITS ACROSS THE USA | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 11 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
| Total Other Org | 1 | TotalOtherOrgCnt |
Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (5 entries)
| Grant TypeGrantTypeTxt | RecipientRecipientCnt | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt |
|---|---|---|
| CAMPUS SCHOLAR PROGRAM | 25 | $35,580 |
| STUDENT DEFENDERS PROGRAM | 3 | $1,789 |
| SCHOLARSHIPS | 1 | $1,000 |
| LET'S TALK PROGRAM | 1 | $855 |
| FREE SPEECH WEEK | 6 | $455 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | GRANT FUNDS ARE GIVEN TO FULFILL THE ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION AND ONLY FOR 501(C)(3) PURPOSES. REGULAR CHECK-IN MEETINGS ARE HELD WITH THOSE THAT RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS TO MONITOR USE OF GRANT FUNDS. GRANTEES OF THE FREE INQUIRY GRANT (FIG) PROGRAM MUST: 1. PROVIDE FIRE WITH A WRITTEN REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF THE RESEARCH PROJECT AND USE OF THE GRANT EVERY FOUR MONTHS BEGINNING ON THE DATE GRANT FUNDS ARE FIRST DISBURSED TO GRANTEE; AND 2. MAINTAIN BOOKS AND RECORDS REGARDING THE USE OF THE GRANT, INCLUDING COMPLETE RECORDS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES, AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY FIRE FOR A PERIOD OF FOUR (4) YEARS FOLLOWING USE OF THE GRANT. STUDENTS APPLY FOR THE CAMPUS SCHOLARS PROGRAM DURING A BIANNUAL APPLICATION WINDOW. FIRE THEN EVALUATES APPLICATIONS, CONDUCTS INTERVIEWS, AND SELECTS A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. FIRE PROVIDES FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH A FIRE MISSION-CENTRIC PROJECT AND REGULARLY MEETS WITH THE CAMPUS SCHOLAR TO CHECK ON THEIR PROGRESS. STUDENTS ARE AWARDED A STIPEND UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THEIR PROJECT. STUDENTS APPLY TO FIRE FOR FUNDS TO HELP WITH PROJECTS THAT FURTHER FIRE'S MISSION ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAMPUSES. FIRE EVALUATES THE APPLICATIONS AND DISTRIBUTES THE FUNDS. LET'S TALK GROUPS APPLY TO FIRE FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP FACILITATE STUDENT DISCUSSION EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. FIRE EVALUATES THE APPLICATIONS AND DISTRIBUTES THE FUNDS, THEN WORKS WITH THE GROUP TO ENSURE THEY ARE SET UP FOR SUCCESS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED UPON THE SELECTIONS OF AN ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE THAT READ AND EVALUATE ESSAY CONTEST SUBMISSIONS. WINNERS' ELIGIBILITY IS VERIFIED BY CONTACTING THEIR UNIVERSITY AND VERIFYING ENROLLMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY AND CREDITED TO THE STUDENT'S TUITION ACCOUNT. RECEIPT OF SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS IS VERIFIED BY RETURN OF A CANCELED CHECK THAT WAS CASHED BY THAT UNIVERSITY. STUDENT DEFENDER CHAPTERS APPLY TO FIRE FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP THEIR STUDENT GROUPS REACH MORE STUDENTS. FIRE EVALUATES THE APPLICATIONS AND DISTRIBUTES THE FUNDS, THEN WORKS WITH THE CHAPTER TO ENSURE THEIR PROGRAM IS SET UP FOR SUCCESS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Compensation Committee | Yes (X) | CompensationCommitteeInd |
| Independent Consultant | Yes (X) | IndependentConsultantInd |
| Form990 Of Other Organizations | Yes (X) | Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd |
| Compensation Survey | Yes (X) | CompensationSurveyInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | 0 | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | 0 | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | 0 | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | Yes (1) | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | 0 | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (10 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Compensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt | Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount | Bonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Other Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | Deferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Total Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOB CORN REVERE | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF COUNSEL | $536,925 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $12,259 | $0 | $17,420 | $0 | $569,604 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY LUKIANOFF | ||||||||||||||
| PRESIDENT AND CEO | $495,023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,482 | $0 | $22,500 | $0 | $22,809 | $0 | $544,814 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISHA GLENNON | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $380,406 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 | $0 | $22,809 | $0 | $435,715 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CREELEY | ||||||||||||||
| LEGAL DIRECTOR | $336,273 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $3,564 | $0 | $19,200 | $0 | $22,372 | $0 | $391,409 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS PERRINO | ||||||||||||||
| EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | $247,689 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $9,656 | $0 | $14,861 | $0 | $22,809 | $0 | $298,015 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD LONDON | ||||||||||||||
| GENERAL COUNSEL | $248,372 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $14,902 | $0 | $22,809 | $0 | $290,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARPANA SHETH | ||||||||||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT OF LITIGATION | $231,489 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $13,889 | $0 | $22,809 | $0 | $270,487 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HARWOOD | ||||||||||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS | $171,135 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,268 | $0 | $22,809 | $0 | $214,212 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET GLACKIN | ||||||||||||||
| SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DEV | $155,689 | $0 | $13,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,314 | $0 | $22,809 | $0 | $200,812 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH COHN | ||||||||||||||
| LEGISLATIVE & POLICY DIREC | $174,327 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $10,595 | $0 | $7,791 | $0 | $195,913 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 7 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | DISCRETIONARY BONUSES MAY BE APPROVED BY AN EMPLOYEE'S MANAGER OR, FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO, BY THE BOARD. OTHER EARNINGS FOR INDIVIDUALS ARE DUE TO HONORARIUMS THAT WERE PAID FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS IN WHICH TEAM MEMBERS PARTICIPATED. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL
Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp
Name Of Interested NameOfInterested
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | GREGORY LUKIANOFF | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Relationship Description | PRESIDENT AND CEO | RelationshipDescriptionTxt |
| Transaction | $130,502 | TransactionAmt |
| Transaction | SERVICES AGREEMENT - IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, FIRE HAS A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ITS PRESIDENT AND CEO (CEO) TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, STAFFING AND OTHER RESOURCES TO THE CEO IN CONNECTION WITH THE CEO'S PERSONAL BOOK PROJECT. THE AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF FIRE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITHOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CEO WAS BASED UPON COMPARABILITY DATA PROVIDED BY A THIRD-PARTY VALUATION FIRM TO ENSURE THAT THE CONSIDERATION PAID FOR THE SERVICES WAS EQUAL TO THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED. AS OF THE DATE OF THIS FILING, AND BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE THIRD-PARTY VALUATION FIRM, FIRE HAS RECEIVED FULL CONSIDERATION FOR THE VALUE OF ITS SERVICES AND OTHER RESOURCES PROVIDED TO THE CEO. | TransactionDesc |
| Sharing Of Revenues | 0 | SharingOfRevenuesInd |
Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM
Securities Miscellaneous SecuritiesMiscellaneousGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Contribution | 32 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $210,502 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Method Of Determining Revenues | FAIR MARKET VALUE | MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form8283 Received | 0 | Form8283ReceivedCnt |
| Any Property That Must Be Held | 0 | AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd |
| Review Process Unusual NC Gifts | 0 | ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd |
| Third Parties Used | 0 | ThirdPartiesUsedInd |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, COLUMN (B): | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | THE FIGURE IN THIS COLUMN REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF DONORS IN THE GIVEN CATEGORY. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | IN ADDITION TO DIRECT LITIGATION, FIRE PARTICIPATES AS AMICUS CURIAE IN STRATEGICALLY CHOSEN CASES TO SUPPORT CRITICAL LEGAL ARGUMENTS AND ADVANCE IMPORTANT PRECEDENT. FINALLY, THE LITIGATION PROJECT WORKS TO POSITION FIRE AS A THOUGHT LEADER IN FIRST AMENDMENT JURISPRUDENCE BY PUBLISHING OPINION PIECES AND LEGAL SCHOLARSHIP, TEACHING CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION COURSES, AND RECRUITING LIKE-MINDED ATTORNEYS FOR OUR LEGAL NETWORK AND FACULTY LEGAL DEFENSE FUND. BETWEEN JULY 1, 2023 AND JUNE 30, 2024, FIRE WAS IN ACTIVE LITIGATION IN 26 CASES, FURTHERING ITS MISSION. 1. DIEI V. BOYD, ET AL., CASE NO. 23-5771 (6TH CIR.): FIRE REPRESENTS FORMER GRADUATE PHARMACY STUDENT KIMBERLY DIEI IN THIS LAWSUIT AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AND ITS ADMINISTRATORS. DIEI WAS INVESTIGATED TWICE BY HER PROGRAM'S "PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT COMMITTEE" BECAUSE OF ALLEGATIONS THAT HER PERSONAL SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY WAS TOO "CRUDE," "VULGAR, AND "SEXUAL." AFTER THE DISTRICT COURT DISMISSED THE CASE ON THE PLEADINGS, DIEI APPEALED TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SIXTH CIRCUIT. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY SEEKING TO (A) PROTECT A STUDENT'S OFF-CAMPUS, EXTRAMURAL, AND ONLINE SPEECH AND (B) ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL CONSTRAINTS ON A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY'S DISCRETION TO PUNISH EXPRESSION IT SUBJECTIVELY DEEMS "UNPROFESSIONAL." 2. PHILLIPS V. COLLIN COLLEGE, ET AL., CASE NO. 4:22-CV-184 (E.D.TEX.): IN ITS THIRD LAWSUIT AGAINST COLLIN COLLEGE, FIRE REPRESENTED HISTORY PROFESSOR MICHAEL PHILLIPS AFTER THE COLLEGE TERMINATED HIM FOR CRITICIZING THE ADMINISTRATION'S COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES AND FOR OTHER PROTECTED SPEECH. PHILLIPS SUCCESSFULLY DEFEATED THE COLLEGE'S MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND SUMMARY JUDGMENT, FORCING THE COLLEGE TO DEFEND ITS ACTIONS AT TRIAL. ULTIMATELY, THE JURY FOUND IN FAVOR OF THE COLLEGE, CONCLUDING THAT, ALTHOUGH PHILLIPS WAS TERMINATED BECAUSE OF SPEECH PROTECTED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT, HE WOULD HAVE BEEN TERMINATED ANYWAY. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERED FIRE'S MISSION BY DEFENDING THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC COLLEGE FACULTY TO COMMENT AS PRIVATE CITIZENS ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN WITHOUT RETALIATION AND BY SHOWING ADMINISTRATORS NATIONWIDE THAT FIRE WILL REPRESENT PROFESSORS THROUGH TRIAL TO VINDICATE THEIR RIGHTS. 3. FIRE V. TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY, CASE NO. 11-23-00232 (COURT OF APPEALS, 15TH CT. APP., TEX.): IN FEBRUARY 2022, FIRE SUED TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE PUBLIC RECORDS UNDER THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. FIRE SOUGHT INFORMATION ABOUT A FORMER PROFESSOR WHO THREATENED TO SUE THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER, TEXAN NEWS SERVICE, FOR DEFAMATION AFTER IT ACCURATELY REPORTED ON ALLEGATIONS OF HIS INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT TOWARD FEMALE STUDENTS. TARLETON PRESSURED THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER TO TAKE DOWN THE ARTICLES OR RISK LOSING FUNDING, THEN TOOK OVER THE PAPER, WHICH PREVIOUSLY HAD BEEN EDITORIALLY INDEPENDENT. THE TRIAL COURT ORDERED TARLETON TO PRODUCE THE RECORDS AND AWARDED FIRE ITS COSTS AND FEES. AFTER TARLETON MOVED TO RECONSIDER, THE COURT UPHELD ITS ORDER TO DISCLOSE THE RECORDS BUT REVERSED ITS GRANT OF COSTS AND FEES. THE CASE IS NOW AWAITING A DECISION ON APPEAL. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY HOLDING PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR VIOLATIONS OF PRESS FREEDOM AND BY VIGOROUSLY PURSUING THE DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS MADE PUBLIC UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW. 4. REGES V. CAUCE, CASE NO. 0:24-CV-03518 (9TH CIR.): FIRE REPRESENTS COMPUTER SCIENCE PROFESSOR STUART REGES, WHO FACES POTENTIAL TERMINATION FOR INCLUDING ON HIS SYLLABUS A SATIRICAL CRITIQUE OF THE "INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT" THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON ENCOURAGES FACULTY TO INCLUDE ON THEIR SYLLABI. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS PUNISHED REGES FOR HIS PROTECTED SPEECH BY CENSORING THE ONLINE VERSION OF HIS SYLLABUS, CREATING A COMPETING SECTION OF HIS CLASS, AND INVESTIGATING HIM FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS UNDER A VAGUE POLICY THAT PROHIBITS "UNACCEPTABLE AND "INAPPROPRIATE" SPEECH. AFTER THE DISTRICT COURT DISMISSED REGES'S CLAIMS IN MAY 2024, FIRE APPEALED TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY STANDING UP FOR FACULTY RIGHTS TO EXPRESS DISSENTING OPINIONS ON CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS AND TO MANAGE THE CONTENTS OF THEIR SYLLABI WITHOUT RETALIATION. 5. FLORES V. BENNETT, CASE NO. 22-01003 (E.D. CA.): FIRE REPRESENTS THE YOUNG AMERICANS FOR FREEDOM STUDENT GROUP AT CLOVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THIS LAWSUIT, WHICH CHALLENGES THE COLLEGE'S POLICY BANNING FLYERS WITH "INAPPROPRIATE OR OFFENS[IVE] LANGUAGE OR THEMES." CITING THIS POLICY, ADMINISTRATORS REMOVED THE GROUP'S ANTI-COMMUNISM FLYERS FROM THE INDOOR SCHOOL BULLETIN BOARDS AND REJECTED THE GROUP'S FLYERS WITH PRO-LIFE AND OTHER THEMES. IN AUGUST 2023, THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT UPHELD THE DISTRICT COURT'S INJUNCTION AGAINST THE COLLEGE'S UNCONSTITUTIONAL FLYER POLICY. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING STUDENTS' RIGHTS TO FREELY EXPRESS THEIR POLITICAL VIEWPOINTS AT PUBLIC COLLEGES. 6. NOVOA V. DIAZ, CASE NO. 22-13994 (11TH CIR.): IN THIS FIRST AMENDMENT CHALLENGE TO FLORIDA'S STOP WOKE ACT, FIRE REPRESENTS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA PROFESSOR DR. ADRIANA NOVOA AND STUDENT GROUP USF FIRST AMENDMENT FORUM. THE ACT VIOLATES THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF FACULTY AND STUDENTS BY PROHIBITING "INSTRUCTION" ON EIGHT CONCEPTS RELATED TO "RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR SEX." AFTER THE DISTRICT COURT HALTED ENFORCEMENT OF KEY PARTS OF THE "POSITIVELY DYSTOPIAN" ACT, THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT DENIED FLORIDA'S REQUEST TO STAY THE PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION. ON APPEAL, 11 "FRIEND OF THE COURT" BRIEFS WERE FILED IN SUPPORT OF FIRE'S CLIENTS. THE CASE AWAITS A MERITS RULING BY THE FEDERAL APPEALS COURT, WHICH HEARD ORAL ARGUMENT IN JUNE 2024. THIS LITIGATION FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY STOPPING THE GOVERNMENT FROM IMPOSING IDEOLOGICAL HANDCUFFS ON FACULTY'S RIGHTS TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND STUDENTS' RIGHTS TO RECEIVE INFORMATION. 7. VILLARREAL V. CITY OF LAREDO, CASE NO. 23-1155 (SCOTUS): FIRE REPRESENTS CITIZEN JOURNALIST PRISCILLA VILLARREAL IN THIS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING HER ARREST FOR ASKING A POLICE OFFICER FOR INFORMATION AS PART OF HER NEWS REPORTING. OFFICIALS RELIED ON A CRIMINAL STATUTEONE THEY HAD NEVER ENFORCED IN THE LAW'S 23-YEAR HISTORYPROHIBITING PEOPLE FROM USING INFORMATION THAT "HAS NOT BEEN MADE PUBLIC" TO "OBTAIN A BENEFIT." AFTER THE DISTRICT COURT GRANTED LAREDO OFFICIALS QUALIFIED IMMUNITY, A PANEL OF THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT REVERSED. REHEARING THE CASE EN BANC, THE FULL FIFTH CIRCUIT RULED 9-7 THAT THE OFFICERS WERE ENTITLED TO QUALIFIED IMMUNITY, WITH FOUR JUDGES AUTHORING VIGOROUS DISSENTS. FIRE PETITIONED FOR CERTIORARI WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES AND GARNERED 13 "FRIEND-OF-THE-COURT" BRIEFS IN SUPPORT, REPRESENTING OVER 40 INDIVIDUALS, CIVIL-LIBERTIES GROUPS, AND MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS. THIS LITIGATION FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY CONTRIBUTING TO A WELL-INFORMED PUBLIC, FREE FROM FEAR THAT OFFICIALS WILL ABUSE THE LAWS TO TRY TO SILENCE THEIR CRITICS. 8. BOMBARD V. RIGGEN, CASE NO. 21-CV-176 (VT. SUPER. CT. CIV. DIV.): FIRE REPRESENTS GREGORY BOMBARD, WHO WAS ARRESTED ON TRUMPED-UP CHARGES OF "DISORDERLY CONDUCT" FOR CURSING AT A POLICE OFFICER. AFTER VERMONT STATE TROOPER JAY RIGGEN PULLED HIM OVER IN AN ILLEGAL TRAFFIC STOP, BOMBARD CURSED AT THE TROOPER, GIVING HIM THE MIDDLE FINGER. BOMBARD WAS HANDCUFFED, SEARCHED, THROWN IN THE BACK OF A POLICE CAR, LOCKED IN A BARRACKS HOLDING CELL, AND HAD HIS MUGSHOT DISTRIBUTED TO VERMONT MEDIA OUTLETS. BOMBARD'S CRIMINAL CHARGES WERE DROPPED AFTER A YEAR AND HE DEFEATED A MOTION TO DISMISS IN HIS CIVIL CASE. AFTER ARDUOUS DISCOVERY AND CROSS-MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, THE STATE AGREED TO SETTLE IN JUNE 2024, PAYING BOMBARD $175,000 IN COMPENSATION AND ATTORNEYS' FEES. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERED FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN OFFENSIVE SPEECHINCLUDING THE MIDDLE FINGER, EVEN WHEN DIRECTED AT GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | 9. HALL-RAYFORD V. CITY OF EASTPOINTE, CASE NO. 2:22-CV-12714 (E.D. MICH): FIRE REPRESENTED FOUR CITIZENS OF EASTPOINTE, MICHIGAN SEEKING A COURT ORDER REQUIRING THE MAYOR AND CITY TO ALLOW PEACEFUL CRITICISM AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. DURING THE PUBLIC-COMMENT PERIOD OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, FORMER MAYOR MONIQUE OWENS REPEATEDLY SHOUTED DOWN THESE CONSTITUENTS AFTER THEY CRITICIZED HER. IN APRIL 2024, THE CITY SETTLED THE LAWSUIT BY: (1) ENTERING INTO A CONSENT DECREE PROHIBITING THE CITY FROM ENFORCING ITS UNCONSTITUTIONAL BAN ON PUBLIC COMMENTS "DIRECTED AT" AN ELECTED OFFICIAL AND REQUIRING IT TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO CRITICIZE ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS; (2) PASSING A FORMAL RESOLUTION APOLOGIZING TO THE PLAINTIFFS AND ESTABLISHING SEPT. 6 AS AN ANNUAL "FIRST AMENDMENT DAY" IN EASTPOINTE; AND (3) PAYING EACH PLAINTIFF $17,910 (A NOD TO THE YEAR THE FIRST AMENDMENT WAS RATIFIED), PLUS ATTORNEYS' FEES, FOR A TOTAL OF $83,000. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERED FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO CRITICIZE LOCAL OFFICIALS, INCLUDING DURING THE PUBLIC-COMMENT PERIOD OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. 10. VOLOKH V. JAMES, CASE NO. 23-356 (2D CIR.): FIRE REPRESENTS EUGENE VOLOKH AND ONLINE PLATFORMS RUMBLE AND LOCALS IN A FEDERAL CHALLENGE TO A NEW YORK LAW TARGETING SO-CALLED "HATE SPEECH" BY REQUIRING ONLINE PLATFORMS TO RESPOND TO OR ADDRESS SPEECH THAT SOMEONE, SOMEWHERE, FINDS "HUMILIATING OR "VILIFYING" TOWARD A GROUP BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, OR OTHER PROTECTED CLASS. AFTER THE DISTRICT COURT GRANTED A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION, THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT HEARD ORAL ARGUMENT IN FEBRUARY 2024. THE CASE NOW IS AWAITING A DECISION ON APPEAL AFTER THE PARTIES SUBMITTED SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING ONLINE SPEECH FROM GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE AND HOLDING THE LINE AGAINST GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF "HATE SPEECH," WHICH IS PROTECTED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT. 11. O.J. V. CHAPPAQUA CENTER SCHOOL DIST., CASE NO. 7:2024-CV-02830 (S.D.N.Y.): FIRE REPRESENTS A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WHO WAS SUSPENDED IN 2022 AFTER HE RECORDED SATIRICAL AND SOPHOMORIC FREESTYLE RAP LYRICS AT A FRIENDS' HOUSE. UNKNOWN TO HIM, HIS FRIEND COMBINED HIS LYRICS WHICH INCLUDED HOMOPHOBIC SLURS WITH ANOTHER TEEN, AND POSTED THE RECORDING ON SOUNDCLOUD. SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, WHO LEARNED OF THE RECORDING THROUGH ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS, DEEMED THE LYRICS TO BE "HATE SPEECH" EVEN THOUGH THE PLAINTIFF IS A MEMBER OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES ONLINE, ON THEIR OWN TIME, OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL ESPECIALLY WHERE THEIR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IS UNRELATED TO AND DOES NOT DISRUPT SCHOOL. 12. D.A. V. TRI COUNTY AREA SCHOOLS, CASE NO. 1:23-423 (W.D. MICH.): FIRE REPRESENTS TWO MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MICHIGAN IN A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THEIR PUBLIC SCHOOL'S VIEWPOINT-DISCRIMINATORY BAN ON "LET'S GO BRANDON" APPAREL AND ITS DRESS CODE THAT BANS CLOTHING "CALL[ING] UNDUE ATTENTION" TO THE STUDENT. SCHOOL OFFICIALS ORDERED THE STUDENTS TO REMOVE SWEATSHIRTS WITH THE PHRASE "LET'S GO BRANDON," A WELL-KNOWN, NON-PROFANE, ANTI-PRESIDENT BIDEN SLOGAN, WHILE ALLOWING OTHER STUDENTS TO WEAR APPAREL WITH DIFFERENT POLITICAL MESSAGES, INCLUDING GAY-PRIDE-THEMED HOODIES. THIS LITIGATION FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION TO PROTECT STUDENT SPEECH IN K-12, ESPECIALLY CORE POLITICAL SPEECH, AND PREVENT SCHOOLS FROM ENGAGING IN VIEWPOINT DISCRIMINATION. 13. I.P. V. TULLAHOMA CITY SCHOOLS, CASE NO. 4:23-CV-26 (E.D. TENN.): FIRE REPRESENTS A STUDENT CHALLENGING HIS SUSPENSION FOR IMAGES HE POSTED ON HIS PERSONAL INSTAGRAM MOCKING HIS HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL. ALTHOUGH THE POSTS DID NOT DISRUPT SCHOOL, PRINCIPAL JASON QUICK AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CRUTCHFIELD SLAPPED THE STUDENT WITH A THREE-DAY, OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, RELYING ON THE SCHOOL'S SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES, INCLUDING ONE PROHIBITING STUDENTS FROM POSTS THAT "EMBARRASS," "DISCREDIT, OR "HUMILIATE" ANOTHER STUDENT OR SCHOOL STAFF. AFTER FIRE MOVED FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION TO REMOVE THE SUSPENSION FROM THE STUDENT'S RECORD AND TO HALT ENFORCEMENT OF THE SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT VOLUNTARILY REMOVED THE CHALLENGED POLICIES FROM ITS STUDENT HANDBOOK. THIS CASE FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF GRADE-SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN ONLINE PARODY AND EXPRESSION, EVEN WHEN CRITICIZING THEIR SCHOOL. 14. SPECTRUM WT V. WENDLER, CASE NO. 23-10994 (5TH CIR.): FIRE REPRESENTS SPECTRUM WT, AN LGBTQ+ STUDENT ORGANIZATION AT WEST TEXAS A&M, ALONG WITH ITS STUDENT LEADERS, BARRETT "BEAR" BRIGHT AND LAUREN "LAUR" STOVALL IN A CHALLENGE TO WEST TEXAS A&M'S PRESIDENT'S CANCELING OF THE GROUP'S DRAG SHOW. PRESIDENT WALTER WENDLER DENOUNCED DRAG AS "SLAPSTICK" INTENDED TO "DENIGRATE AND DEMEAN WOMEN AND DECLARED HE WOULD NOT CONDONE SUCH SPEECH, "EVEN WHEN THE LAW OF THE LAND APPEARS TO REQUIRE IT." AFTER THE DISTRICT COURT DENIED THE STUDENTS' MOTION FOR A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND DISMISSED THE DAMAGES CLAIM AGAINST PRESIDENT WENDLER, THE STUDENTS APPEALED TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT, WHICH HEARD ORAL ARGUMENT IN APRIL 2024. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY DEFENDING STUDENTS' RIGHT TO FREE EXPRESSION ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES. 15. BOREN V. GADWA, NO. 50604-2023 (IDAHO): FIRE IS REPRESENTING GARY GADWA IN THIS APPEAL FROM THE DISMISSAL OF A DEFAMATION SUIT. GADWA VOCALLY OPPOSED A WEALTHY LANDOWNER'S APPLICATION FOR AN AIRSTRIP ON HIS 480-ACRE RANCH IN THE SAWTOOTH NATIONAL RECREATION AREA BECAUSE HE BELIEVED THE AIRSTRIP WAS UNNECESSARY AND WOULD MAR THE AREA'S SCENIC VALUE. ALTHOUGH THE COUNTY GRANTED THE PERMIT, BOREN NEVERTHELESS SUED GADWA AND OTHER IDAHOANS FOR SPEAKING OUT AGAINST HIM. AFTER THE IDAHO TRIAL COURT CORRECTLY DISMISSED BOREN'S LAWSUIT, RECOGNIZING THE THREAT THE DEFAMATION SUIT POSED TO FREE EXPRESSION, BOREN APPEALED TO THE IDAHO SUPREME COURT. THIS CASE FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY DEFENDING AGAINST ATTEMPTS TO INTIMIDATE CRITICS INTO SILENCE WITH STRATEGIC LAWSUITS AGAINST PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. 16. KERSHNAR V. KOLISON, CASE NO. 1:23-CV-525 (W.D.N.Y.): FIRE REPRESENTS TENURED PHILOSOPHY PROFESSOR DR. STEPHEN KERSHNAR IN THIS LAWSUIT AGAINST SUNY FREDONIA. IN FEBRUARY 2022, SUNY FREDONIA'S LEADERSHIP SUSPENDED KERSHNAR FROM TEACHING, BANNED HIM FROM CAMPUS, AND PROHIBITED HIM FROM CONTACTING THE "CAMPUS COMMUNITY" OVER WHAT THE UNIVERSITY CALLED "REPREHENSIBLE" VIEWS SHARED ON TWO PHILOSOPHY PODCASTS ABOUT THE PHILOSOPHICAL AND ETHICAL ARGUMENTS CONCERNING SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MINORS AND ADULTS. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY STOPPING PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES FROM RETALIATING AGAINST PROFESSORS FOR AND IMPOSING PRIOR RESTRAINTS ON SPEECH PROTECTED BY THE FIRST AMENDMENT. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | 17. PALSGAARD V. CHRISTIAN, CASE 1:23-CV-01228-SAB (E.D. CAL.): FIRE REPRESENTS SIX TENURED PROFESSORS IN THIS FIRST AMENDMENT CHALLENGE TO CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY (DEIA) REGULATIONS, WHICH REQUIRE ALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROFESSORS TO INCORPORATE THE STATE'S VIEWS ON DEIA INTO THEIR TEACHING. THIS CASE FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FACULTY, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO NOT BE COMPELLED TO SPEAK. 18. DUBASH V. CITY OF HOUSTON, ET AL., CASE 4:23-CV-03556 (S.D. TEX.): FIRE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS'S LAW AND RELIGION CLINIC REPRESENT ANIMAL-RIGHTS ADVOCATES, DARAIUS DUBASH AND FARAZ HARSINI, WHO PEACEFULLY SHOW DOCUMENTARY FOOTAGE OF INDUSTRIAL ANIMAL PRACTICES ON HAND-HELD SCREENS TO PASSERSBY IN DISCOVERY GREEN PARK. THREE TIMES, HOUSTON OFFICIALS AND THE GROUP THAT RUNS THE PUBLIC PARK KICKED DUBASH AND HARSINI OUT OF THE PARK, DESPITE ALLOWING OTHER GROUPS TO DEMONSTRATE IN DISCOVERY GREEN OVER RECENT YEARS. ON THE FOURTH TIME, HOUSTON POLICE HANDCUFFED AND ARRESTED DUBASH BECAUSE THEY AND PARK STAFF FOUND THE DOCUMENTARY FOOTAGE "OFFENSIVE." THIS CASE FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT OF CITIZENS TO PEACEFULLY PROTEST AND EXPRESS THEIR POLITICAL OPINIONS IN A PUBLIC PARK. 19. VINSON V. CLARK, ET AL., CASE 2:22-CV-00020-CR (D. VT.): FIRE AND THE ACLU OF VERMONT REPRESENTS ISABEL VINSON IN THIS CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE TO A VERMONT LAW THAT CRIMINALIZES "DISTURBING THE PEACE BY USE OF TELEPHONE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION." VINSON WAS CRIMINALLY CITED UNDER THIS LAW FOR HER FACEBOOK COMMENTS OPPOSING A LOCAL BUSINESSMAN'S "ALL LIVES MATTER" POST. VINSON MOVED FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, ASKING THE COURT TO STOP VERMONT FROM USING THE UNCONSTITUTIONALLY OVERBROAD AND VAGUE LAW TO TARGET PROTECTED ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT OF INDIVIDUALS TO EXPRESS THEIR POLITICAL BELIEFS AND CRITICIZE OTHERS ONLINE. 20. GIBBONS V. PHIPPS, CASE 2:23-CV-00138 (E.D. TENN.): FIRE REPRESENTS JOSHUA GIBBONS IN THIS LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CITY OF KINGSPORT, ITS OFFICIALS, AND POLICE OFFICERS FOR ARRESTING HIM IN RETALIATION FOR CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED EXPRESSION. GIBBONS IS A FREQUENT CRITIC OF THE KINGSPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT, RECORDING POLICE OFFICERS AND EXPOSING THEIR MISCONDUCT ON HIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL. AFTER GIBBONS POSTED A VIDEO SHOWING A POLICE OFFICER SPEEDING IN HIS CRUISER, THE KINGSPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH THE BLESSING OF ITS SENIOR LEADERSHIP SENT EIGHT, HEAVILY ARMED OFFICERS TO ARREST HIM IN A PRE-DAWN RAID IN OCTOBER 2022 FOR ALLEGED SPEEDING, UNLAWFUL USE OF A CELL PHONE WHILE DRIVING, AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT. THIS CASE FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING AMERICANS' FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO CRITICIZE PUBLIC OFFICIALS ONLINE. 21. ZOULEK V. HASS, CASE 2:24-CV-00031 (D. UTAH): FIRE IS PARTNERING WITH DAVIS, WRIGHT TREMAINE LLP TO CHALLENGE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF UTAH'S LATEST SOCIAL MEDIA AGE-VERIFICATION LAW, WHICH TAKES EFFECT OCTOBER 1, 2024. THE UTAH MINOR PROTECTION IN SOCIAL MEDIA ACT REQUIRES EVERY SOCIAL MEDIA USER TO VERIFY THEIR AGE OR ELSE BE RESTRICTED TO A VERSION OF SOCIAL MEDIA THAT ESSENTIALLY MAKES THEM AND THEIR SPEECH INVISIBLE TO ANY USER TO WHOM THEY ARE NOT ALREADY CONNECTED. PLAINTIFFS ARE TEENS WHO USE SOCIAL MEDIA, THEIR PARENTS, ADULTS WHO ESCAPED ABUSIVE HOMES AND USE SOCIAL NETWORKS TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES, AND A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT USES SOCIAL MEDIA TO TEACH TEENS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ADVOCACY. THIS LITIGATION FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY FIGHTING AGAINST LAWS THAT SEEK TO REGULATE AND CHILL THE ONLINE SPEECH OF BOTH ADULTS AND MINORS. 22. NETCHOICE V. BONTA, CASE NO. 5:22-CV-08861-BLF (9TH CIR.): FIRE IS PARTNERING WITH DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE, LLP TO CHALLENGE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE CALIFORNIA AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE ACT. THE LAW REQUIRES EVERY ONLINE PLATFORM TO COMPLETE AND REGULARLY REVIEW A DATA PROTECTION IMPACT ASSESSMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE PLATFORM'S CONTENT, ALGORITHMS, AND USE OF MINORS' DATA MIGHT BE "DETRIMENTAL" TO MINORS. IF THE PLATFORM IDENTIFIES ANY RISK OF "MATERIAL DETRIMENT" TO MINORS, IT MUST CREATE A PLAN TO MITIGATE OR ELIMINATE THE RISK BEFORE CHILDREN CAN ACCESS THE PLATFORM. THE LAW ALSO IMPOSES NUMEROUS TRANSPARENCY AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON PLATFORMS. THIS LITIGATION FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY FIGHTING AGAINST LAWS THAT SEEK TO REGULATE AND CHILL THE ONLINE SPEECH OF BOTH ADULTS AND MINORS. 23. GRAY V. CITY OF ALPHARETTA, GA, CASE 1:23-CV-00463-MLB (N.D. GA.): FIRE REPRESENTS JEFF GRAY IN THIS FEDERAL LAWSUIT CHALLENGING HIS ARREST FOR HOLDING A "GOD BLESS THE HOMELESS VETS" SIGN OUTSIDE ALPHARETTA CITY HALL TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE PLIGHT OF HOMELESS VETERANS. WITHIN MINUTES OF GRAY ARRIVING AT CITY HALL, LT. ARICK FURR, ORDERED GRAY TO LEAVE BECAUSE "PANHANDLING" WAS ILLEGAL AND HOLDING THE SIGN WAS ITSELF "PANHANDLING." WHEN GRAY REFUSED TO LEAVE AND RECORDED THE ENCOUNTER, LT. FURR DETAINED GRAY AND DEMANDED HIS IDENTIFICATION. GRAY REFUSED AND LT. FURR PLACED GRAY IN HANDCUFFS, SEARCHED HIM, AND TURNED OFF HIS CAMERA. IN JANUARY 2023, FIRE SUED ON GRAY'S BEHALF TO VINDICATE HIS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND END ALPHARETTA'S UNWRITTEN BAN ON "PANHANDLING." THIS CASE FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC AREAS, THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN ANONYMOUS EXPRESSION, AND THE RIGHT TO RECORD POLICE OFFICERS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | 24. GRAY V. HEMMINGER, CASE NO. 4:23-CV-00197 (S.D. GA.): FIRE REPRESENTED JEFF GRAY IN THIS SECOND LAWSUIT CHALLENGING HIS ARREST FOR HOLDING A "GOD BLESS THE HOMELESS VETS" SIGN OUTSIDE CITY HALL IN PORT WENTWORTH, GEORGIA. DESPITE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT GRAY WAS NOT DOING ANYTHING UNLAWFUL, POLICE TOLD GRAY THAT CITY EMPLOYEES COULD EJECT HIM FROM A PUBLIC SIDEWALK BECAUSE IT WAS "CITY PROPERTY." AFTER GRAY DECLINED TO IDENTIFY HIMSELF AND BEGAN FILMING THE ENCOUNTER, POLICE ARRESTED HIM. IN NOVEMBER 2023, PORT WENTWORTH ISSUED A FORMAL APOLOGY TO GRAY, AGREED TO TRAIN ITS OFFICERS ON FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS, AND MADE THREE PAYMENTS OF $1,791 REPRESENTING THE YEAR THE FIRST AMENDMENT WAS RATIFIED TO THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR HOMELESS VETERANS, GRAY, AND FIRE. THE CITY ALSO ISSUED A PUBLIC STATEMENT RECOGNIZING THAT THE AREA IN FRONT OF ITS CITY HALL IS A PUBLIC FORUM, HELPING TO ENSURE THAT NOBODY WILL BE BANNED FROM THAT SPACE FOR PROTECTED SPEECH IN THE FUTURE. THIS CASE FURTHERED FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC AREAS, THE RIGHT TO ENGAGE IN ANONYMOUS EXPRESSION, AND THE RIGHT TO RECORD POLICE OFFICERS. 25. GRAY V. WRIGHT, CASE NO. 5:23-CV-7 (S.D. GA.): FIRE ALSO REPRESENTED JEFF GRAY IN A THIRD LAWSUIT AGAINST OFFICIALS IN BLACKSHEAR, GEORGIA, WHERE THE CHIEF OF POLICE TOLD GRAY THAT A LOCAL ORDINANCE PROHIBITED HIM FROM "DEMONSTRATING" WITH HIS "GOD BLESS HOMELESS VETS" SIGN WITHOUT A PERMIT. WHEN GRAY DECLINED TO LEAVE, THE OFFICER ISSUED HIM A CITATION, WHICH THE CITY LATER DISMISSED. FIRE AND THE FIRST AMENDMENT CLINIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW SUED TO HAVE THE APPLICATION OF THE ORDINANCE DECLARED UNCONSTITUTIONAL. IN MAY 2023, THE CITY OF BLACKSHEAR SETTLED THE CASE. THE CITY RESCINDED THE ORDINANCE USED TO CITE GRAY, AGREED TO TRAIN ITS POLICE OFFICERS ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT, AND DONATED $1,791 REPRESENTING THE YEAR THE FIRST AMENDMENT WAS RATIFIED TO THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR HOMELESS VETERANS. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERED FIRE'S MISSION BY PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC AREAS WITHOUT REQUIRING A GOVERNMENT PERMISSION SLIP. 26. ADAMS V. GULLEY, NO. CCH-24-587004 (S.F. SUPER. CT.): FIRE IS DEFENDING PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENT AMY GULLEY AGAINST A CIVIL-HARASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDER AND STRATEGIC LAWSUIT AGAINST PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BROUGHT BY A BRITISH EXPAT LIVING IN CALIFORNIA TO SUPPRESS GULLEY'S PUBLIC CRITICISM OF HER EFFORTS TO INTERVENE IN A FAMOUS TRIAL OF A BRITISH NURSE FOUND GUILTY OF COMMITTING INFANTICIDE. FIRE IS CHALLENGING THE CIVIL-HARASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDER AS A PRIOR RESTRAINT. THIS CASE FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY DEFENDING AGAINST SLAPPS AND SEEKING TO CURB THE USE OF RESTRAINING ORDERS TO SILENCE CRITICISM. FROM JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024, FIRE PARTICIPATED AS AMICUS CURIAE IN THE FOLLOWING 33 CASES: 1. LINDKE V. FREED (SCOTUS MERITS) - 6/30/23 2. CENTER FOR MEDICAL PROGRESS V. PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA (SCOTUS CERT) - 7/3/23 3. HENDERSON V. TEXAS (SCOTUS CERT) - 7/14/23 4. IN RE BROWN (STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA HEARING DEPARTMENT) - 7/28/23 5. TAYLOR V. LEBLANC (5TH CIR.) - 8/8/23 6. O'CONNOR-RATCLIFF V. GARNIER (SCOTUS MERITS) - 8/15/23 7. VIDAL V. ELSTER (SCOTUS MERITS) - 9/12/23 8. DAMIANO V. GRANTS PASS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7 (9TH CIR.) - 9/13/23 9. PETA V. TABAK (D.C. CIR.) - 9/15/23 10. SPEECH FIRST V. SANDS (SCOTUS CERT) - 9/18/23 11. THOMAS V. LEAGLE (C.D. CAL.) - 9/21/23 12. FREE SPEECH COALITION V. COLMENERO (5TH CIR.) - 9/26/23 13. L.M. V. TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH (1ST CIR.) - 10/2/23 14. PARENTS DEFENDING EDUCATION V. OLENTANGY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION (6TH CIR.) - 10/2/23 15. PORTER V. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIV. (SCOTUS CERT) - 11/6/23 16. DERAY MCKESSON V. JOHN DOE (SCOTUS CERT) - 11/6/23 17. TAWWATER V. ROWAN CMTY. COLLEGE (N.J. SUPREME CT.) - 11/17/23 18. BOOK PEOPLE, INC. V. WONG (5TH CIR.) - 11/17/23 19. NETCHOICE V. PAXTON AND MOODY V. NETCHOICE (SCOTUS MERITS) - 12/6/23 20. GONZALEZ V. TREVINO (SCOTUS MERITS) - 12/18/23 21. BATES V. PAKSERESHT (9TH CIR.) - 1/18/24 22. MURTHY V. MISSOURI (SCOTUS MERITS) - 2/9/24 23. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSN. V. VULLO (SCOTUS MERITS) - 1/16/24 24. BURKE V. UNITED STATES (11TH CIR.) - 1/2/2024 25. X CORP. V. BONTA (9TH CIR.) - 2/21/24 26. GILLIAM V. GERREGANO (TENN.) - 3/20/24 27. WOODLANDS PRIDE V. PAXTON (5TH CIR.) - 4/17/24 28. PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC V. ROBBINS (8TH CIR.) - 4/23/24 29. PROJECT VERITAS V. SCHMIDT (9TH CIR.) - 4/23/24 30. ALARIO V. KNUDSEN (9TH CIR.) - 5/6/24 31. FREE SPEECH COALITION V. PAXTON (SCOTUS CERT) - 5/16/24 32. DIAMOND SJ ENTERPRISE V. SAN JOSE (9TH CIR.) - 6/18/24 33. POWELL V. SEC (9TH CIR.) - 6/24/24 FIRE ALSO FILED AN AMICUS BRIEF JOINED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN FIREBAUGH V. GARLAND, BUT THE D.C. CIRCUIT DECLINED TO ACCEPT THE BRIEF BECAUSE PARTICIPATION BY AT LEAST ONE OF THE AMICI WOULD RESULT IN THE RECUSAL OF A JUDGE WHO HAD BEEN ASSIGNED TO THE CASE. LAUNCHED IN 2021, FIRE'S FACULTY LEGAL DEFENSE FUND (FLDF) VINDICATES THE EXPRESSIVE AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM RIGHTS OF FACULTY AT PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. FLDF IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE "FIRST RESPONDER" LEGAL HELP AT NO COST TO FACULTY MEMBERS WHOSE NEED IS WITHIN THE PROGRAM'S MANDATE. WHETHER FACULTY FACE PUNISHMENT FROM THEIR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS FOR THEIR INSTRUCTION, SCHOLARSHIP, OR SPEECH ON ISSUES OF PUBLIC CONCERN AS PRIVATE CITIZENS, FIRE'S FLDF STAFF QUICKLY REVIEW CONCERNS AND, WHERE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE, CONNECT FACULTY WITH EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS NEARBY FOR ASSISTANCE. WHERE THESE REFERRALS ARE MADE, FLDF PAYS THE LAWYERS' FEES FOR INITIAL LEGAL WORK LIKE ADVISING ON POSSIBLE COURSES OF ACTION OR HELPING RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH THE INSTITUTION OR ADMINISTRATORS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2021, THE FLDF HAS REFERRED 60 CASES TO FLDF ATTORNEYS AND SECURED 37 VICTORIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B | THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING COMPILES ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990 WHICH IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRESIDENT/CEO, REVIEW THE FORM IN DETAIL. IN ADDITION, A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
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