FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION INC: Form 990, tax year 2021
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- Organization
- FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION INC (EIN 04-3467254)
- Tax period
- 2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30
- Filed
- 2023-01-17
- IRS object ID
- 202300179349300120
- Schema version
- 2021v4.2
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
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- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule C
- Schedule D
- Schedule I
- Schedule J
- Schedule M
- Schedule O
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2023-01-17T12:01:43-06:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2022-06-30 | 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 | 2021-07-01 | 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 1250 | 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 & CEO | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 2157173473 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2023-01-16 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Signing Officer SigningOfficerGrp
Person Full Name PersonFullName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person First | GREGORY | PersonFirstNm |
| Person Last | LUKIANOFF | PersonLastNm |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| SSN | 999009999 | SSN |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | WILLIAM A LOUGHERY | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01603932 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2156433900 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2023-01-16 | PreparationDt |
Additional Filer Information AdditionalFilerInformation
Trusted Customer TrustedCustomerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Trusted Customer | 3 | TrustedCustomerCd |
| Authentication Assurance Level | AAL1 | AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd |
| Identity Assurance Level | IAL1 | IdentityAssuranceLevelCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2021 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2023-03-07 01:45:13Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Change | Yes (X) | NameChangeInd |
| Principal Officer | GREGORY LUKIANOFF | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 510 WALNUT STREET 1250 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PHILADELPHIA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19106 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $43,968,820 | 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 | 102 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 18 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $15,761,288 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $36,490,336 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $64,806 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $128,360 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $256,002 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $496,497 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $10,080 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $10,376 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $16,092,176 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $37,125,569 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $29,518 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $124,211 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $6,649,857 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $8,678,479 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $1,695,563 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $3,819,943 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $13,497,018 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $10,499,318 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $22,299,708 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $5,592,858 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $14,825,861 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $30,753,089 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $43,920,299 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $1,602,971 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $2,044,679 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $29,150,118 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $41,875,620 | 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 | Yes (1) | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $9,975,853 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $0 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $0 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | FIRE'S PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECT: FIRE'S PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECT IS THE ENGINE THAT SETS ALL OF FIRE'S PROGRAMS UP FOR SUCCESS BY SHARING OUR WORK WITH THE PUBLIC AND EDUCATING EVERYDAY AMERICANS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF FREE SPEECH AND FREE THOUGHT. FIRE HAS ATTRACTED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MEDIA MENTIONS - OVER 3,000 EVERY YEAR - IN THE NATION'S LEADING PUBLICATIONS, BREAKS NEWS ON OUR AWARD-WINNING NEWSDESK, AND PRODUCES DIGITAL CONTENT THROUGH SHORT VIDEOS, FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARIES, AND OUR POPULAR BI-WEEKLY PODCAST SERIES "SO TO SPEAK". OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT HAS ATTRACTED OVER 150,000 FOLLOWERS ACROSS ALL PLATFORMS, WHILE OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL BOASTS OVER 22,000 FOLLOWERS AND OVER 9.6 MILLION VIEWS. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $1,906,036 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $0 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $106,685 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | FIRE LITIGATION PROJECT: 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 PROJECT IS GROWING INTO A PREMIER PUBLIC-INTEREST LAW FIRM FOR FREE EXPRESSION. IN ADDITION TO REVIEWING EACH AND EVERY CASE SUBMISSION WE RECEIVE, FIRE ATTORNEYS PROACTIVELY SEEK OUT PLAINTIFFS TO FILE SUITS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO SECURE LASTING LEGAL PRECEDENTS, MAJOR PUBLIC-POLICY REFORM, OR CLEAR CULTURAL IMPACT. SINCE FIRE BEGAN ADVANCING LITIGATION IN 2014, FIRE'S LITIGATION PROJECT HAS SECURED 22 VICTORIES AND MORE THAN $2.6 MILLION IN DAMAGES AND FEES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)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, 2021 AND JUNE 30, 2022, FIRE WAS IN ACTIVE LITIGATION IN TEN CASES FURTHERING FIRE'S MISSION, INCLUDING FOUR IN WHICH FIRE WAS REPRESENTED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL. 1. DIEI V. BOYD, ET AL., CIVIL ACTION NO. 2:21-CV-2071-JTF-CGC (W.D. TENN.): FIRE REPRESENTS GRADUATE PHARMACY STUDENT KIMBERLY DIEI IN THIS FIRST AMENDMENT 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." THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY SEEKING TO PROTECT A STUDENT'S OFF-CAMPUS, EXTRAMURAL, AND ONLINE SPEECH AND ESTABLISH CONSTITUTIONAL CONSTRAINTS ON A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY'S DISCRETION TO PUNISH EXPRESSION IT SUBJECTIVELY LABELS "UNPROFESSIONAL." 2. NALLY, ET AL. V. GRAHAM ET AL., CIVIL ACTION NO. 2:21-CV-2113-JAR-TJJ (10TH CIR.): FIRE REPRESENTED STUDENT JOURNALIST JARED NALLY AND AN AWARD-WINNING STUDENT NEWSPAPER IN A FIRST AMENDMENT LAWSUIT AGAINST HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERSITY, THE BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION, AND OFFICIALS OF BOTH ENTITIES. AFTER PUBLISHING ARTICLES CRITICIZING THE UNIVERSITY'S ADMINISTRATION, NALLY WAS ISSUED A DIRECTIVE BY THEN-PRESIDENT RONALD GRAHAM WHO INVOKED THE UNIVERSITY'S CAMPUS EXPRESSION POLICY TO FORBID HIM FROM ENGAGING IN STANDARD NEWSGATHERING ACTIVITIES. ON FEBRUARY 8, 2022, THE DISTRICT COURT ENTERED A CONSENT DECREE AGAINST HASKELL MANDATING SWEEPING REFORMS INCLUDING: (1) PROHIBITING RETALIATION AGAINST STUDENTS FOR PROTECTED EXPRESSION; (2) PROHIBITING THE UNIVERSITY FROM REINSTATING ITS CAMPUS EXPRESSION POLICY OR ANY SIMILAR POLICY RESTRICTING STUDENT SPEECH; AND (3) REQUIRING THE UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER WITH TRANSPARENCY ABOUT ITS FUNDING AND A WAY TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING IT RECEIVES. THE DISTRICT COURT, HOWEVER, DISMISSED NALLY'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST DEFENDANT GRAHAM FOR FIRST AMENDMENT RETALIATION. FIRE APPEALED THIS DISMISSAL TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE TENTH CIRCUIT, BUT LATER VOLUNTARILY DISMISSED THE APPEAL AFTER THE U.S. SUPREME COURT'S RULING IN EGBERT V. BOULE PRECLUDED DAMAGES CLAIMS AGAINST FEDERAL OFFICIALS FOR FIRST AMENDMENT RETALIATION. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERED FIRE'S MISSION TO DEFEND STUDENT JOURNALISTS' RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH AND PRESS, FREE FROM ANY PRIOR RESTRAINTS.3. SI V. ABUHAMAD, ET AL., CIVIL ACTION NO. 2:21-CV-467 (E.D. VA.): FIRE REPRESENTED MEDICAL STUDENT EDWARD SI AND STUDENT ORGANIZATION STUDENTS FOR A NATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM (SNAHP) IN THIS FIRST AMENDMENT LAWSUIT AGAINST EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL AND ITS ADMINISTRATORS. SI SUED AFTER THE UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION DENIED SNAHP'S APPLICATION BECAUSE IT DID NOT "WANT TO CREATE CLUBS BASED ON OPINIONS, POLITICAL OR OTHERWISE, AND THE MISSION AND GOALS OF [SNAHP] DO NOT DESCRIBE WHAT WE BELIEVE TO BE NECESSARY OR SUSTAINABLE FOR A CLUB." IN MARCH 2022, FIRE REACHED A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT UNDER WHICH THE DEFENDANTS PAID $38,000 (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES) AND INSTITUTED POLICY CHANGES TO ENSURE THAT RECOGNITION OF STUDENT GROUPS REMAINS VIEWPOINT NEUTRAL. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERED FIRE'S MISSION BY ENSURING THAT STUDENTS CAN ASSOCIATE TOGETHER AND OBTAIN THE BENEFITS OF BEING A RECOGNIZED CLUB WITHOUT BEING DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF THEIR VIEWPOINT. 4. BURNETT V. COLLIN COLLEGE, ET AL., CIVIL ACTION NO. 4:21-CV-857 (E.D. TEX.): IN THIS FIRST AMENDMENT RETALIATION LAWSUIT, FIRE REPRESENTED LORA BURNETT, A PROFESSOR AT COLLIN COLLEGE, WHO WAS TERMINATED FOR MAKING STATEMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA CRITICIZING THE COLLEGE AND POLITICIANS. ON JANUARY 25, 2022, BURNETT ACCEPTED COLLIN COLLEGE'S OFFER TO PAY $70,000 PLUS ATTORNEYS' FEES IN EXCHANGE FOR HAVING A COURT JUDGMENT ENTERED IN HER FAVOR, BRINGING HER FIRST AMENDMENT LAWSUIT TO AN END. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERED FIRE'S MISSION BY ENSURING PROFESSORS AT PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE ABLE TO COMMENT AS PRIVATE CITIZENS ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN WITHOUT RETALIATION.5. JONES V. MATKIN, ET AL., CIVIL ACTION NO. 4:21-CV-733 (E.D. TEX.): IN THIS SECOND FIRST AMENDMENT RETALIATION LAWSUIT AGAINST COLLIN COLLEGE, FIRE REPRESENTS SUZANNE JONES, A FULL-TIME PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION AT COLLIN COLLEGE, WHO WAS TERMINATED FOR CRITICIZING THE UNIVERSITY'S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, PUBLICLY SUPPORTING UNIONIZATION BY THE FACULTY, AND SIGNING ONTO AN OPEN LETTER SUPPORTING THE REMOVAL OF CONFEDERATE MONUMENTS IN DALLAS. JONES SUED COLLIN COLLEGE PRESIDENT, H. NIEL MATKIN AND NOW-RETIRED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF CAMPUS OPERATIONS TONI JENKINS IN SEPTEMBER 2021. JONES CAME TO FIRE SEEKING NEW REPRESENTATION IN FEBRUARY 2022. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY ENSURING PROFESSORS AT PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE ABLE TO COMMENT AS PRIVATE CITIZENS ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN WITHOUT RETALIATION.6. PHILLIPS V. COLLIN COLLEGE, ET AL., CIVIL ACTION NO. 4:22-CV-184 (E.D. TEX.): IN ITS THIRD FIRST AMENDMENT LAWSUIT AGAINST COLLIN COLLEGE, FIRE REPRESENTS MICHAEL PHILLIPS, A PROFESSOR AT COLLIN COLLEGE WHO WAS DISCIPLINED AND NON-RENEWED BECAUSE HE SPOKE TO A REPORTER FROM THE WASHINGTON POST ABOUT THE HISTORY OF RACISM IN THE DALLAS AREA AND POSTED COMMENTS ON FACEBOOK CONCERNING THE COLLEGE'S HANDLING OF COVID-19 AND ITS COVID GUIDELINES. PHILLIPS, REPRESENTED BY FIRE, SUED COLLIN COLLEGE FOR ITS VIOLATION OF PHILLIPS' FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND SUBSEQUENT RETALIATORY EMPLOYMENT ACTION. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION BY ENSURING PROFESSORS AT PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ARE ABLE TO COMMENT AS PRIVATE CITIZENS ON MATTERS OF PUBLIC CONCERN WITHOUT RETALIATION.7. FIRE V. TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY, CASE NO. CV37178 (226TH D.CT. OF ERATH CNTY., TEX.): IN THIS PUBLIC-RECORDS LAWSUIT, FIRE SUED TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY IN JULY 2021 AFTER IT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT. FIRE SOUGHT RECORDS RELATING TO A FORMER PROFESSOR WHO DEMANDED THAT A STUDENT PUBLICATION, THE TEXAN NEWS SERVICE, REMOVE SEVERAL ARTICLES IT PUBLISHED IN 2018 OR BE SUED FOR DEFAMATION. THESE ARTICLES DETAILED ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR LEVIED AGAINST THE FORMER PROFESSOR. WHEN TARLETON ADMINISTRATORS LEARNED OF THE DEMAND, THEY ORDERED TEXAN NEWS SERVICE TO REMOVE THE ARTICLES AND LATER STRIPPED THE NEWSPAPER OF ITS EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE. THIS LAWSUIT FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION TO HOLD PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS BY VIGOROUSLY PURSUING RECORDS MADE PUBLIC UNDER STATE OR FEDERAL LAW.8. PENNSYLVANIA, ET AL. V. DEVOS, CIVIL ACTION NO. 1:20-CV-1468 (D.D.C.): SEVENTEEN STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FILED A LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S 2020 TITLE IX REGULATIONS. REPRESENTED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL, FIRE MOVED TO INTERVENE TO DEFEND THE REGULATIONS AS CONSTITUTIONALLY NECESSARY, AN ARGUMENT WHICH THE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO MAKE. ON JULY 6, 2020, THE DISTRICT COURT GRANTED FIRE STATUS AS A DEFENDANT-INTERVENOR. ON MARCH 11, 2021, THE LAWSUIT WAS STAYED PENDING THE ANTICIPATED PROMULGATION OF NEW REGULATIONS. THIS LITIGATION FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION TO DEFEND FREE SPEECH AND DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS, LONG DENIED TO STUDENTS IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES RELATED TO ALLEGATIONS OF CAMPUS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $1,315,752 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $0 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $0 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | CAMPUS RIGHTS ADVOCACY: THE CAMPUS RIGHTS ADVOCACY PROGRAM (CRA) IS FIRE'S SIGNATURE DEFENSE PROGRAM. IT PROVIDES FREE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, STUDENT MEDIA, AND CAMPUS GROUPS WHOSE FUNDAMENTAL CIVIL LIBERTIES HAVE BEEN VIOLATED. FIRE'S CRA REVIEWS HUNDREDS OF POTENTIAL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS EACH YEAR, SEEKING JUSTICE FOR THOSE WE HELP BY USING OUR AUTHORITY AND REPUTATION TO DIRECTLY DEMAND SCHOOL LEADERS TO FOLLOW THE CONSTITUTION OR UPHOLD THEIR OWN COMMITMENTS TO CIVIL LIBERTIES. THROUGH TARGETED MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, CORRESPONDENCE WITH ADMINISTRATORS, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) REQUESTS THAT PUBLICLY EXPOSE A SCHOOL'S ACTIONS, AND OTHER CREATIVE ADVOCACY, THE CRA TEAM HAS SECURED MORE THAN 500 VICTORIES FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS (BOTH IN PUBLIC AND IN PRIVATE) SINCE FIRE'S FOUNDING. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp (7 entries)
| ExpenseExpenseAmt | GrantGrantAmt | RevenueRevenueAmt | DescDesc |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,485,012 | $0 | $0 | RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROJECTS: FIRE'S RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROJECTS INITIATIVE COORDINATES OUR RESEARCH EFFORTS AND ENGAGES IN CUTTING-EDGE ANALYSIS OF CAMPUS ISSUES AND FREE SPEECH QUESTIONS. THE INITIATIVE OVERSEES FIRE'S COLLEGE FREE SPEECH RANKINGS, AN ANNUAL SURVEY AIMED AT UNCOVERING CAMPUS-SPECIFIC STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARD FREE SPEECH AND AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND ALUMNI SEEKING TO UNDERSTAND THE STATE OF FREE EXPRESSION AT SPECIFIC SCHOOLS (THE 2022 RANKINGS SURVEYED OVER 45,000 STUDENTS AT OVER 200 SCHOOLS). AS WE EXPAND, FIRE'S RESEARCHERS WILL CAPTURE MORE INCIDENTS OF CENSORSHIP ON AND OFF CAMPUS, ASSESS THE STATE OF FREE SPEECH ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND BUILD AN ARCHIVE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH ON EXPRESSIVE RIGHTS. ULTIMATELY, OUR RESEARCH ALLOWS US TO BETTER PERSUADE THE PUBLIC THAT FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR AMERICAN HERITAGE. |
| $1,004,605 | $1,411 | $21,675 | FIRE STUDENT NETWORK: THE FIRE STUDENT NETWORK (FSN) EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS COLLEGE STUDENTS TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS ON CAMPUS AND ADVOCATE FOR REFORM. THE FSN ENGAGES STUDENTS THROUGH OUR GUIDES TO STUDENT RIGHTS ON CAMPUS, CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR SIGNATURE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AND MORE. THE FSN ALSO COORDINATES THE STUDENT DEFENDERS PROGRAM, WHICH EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO BECOME PEER ADVOCATES WHO CAN ADVISE FELLOW STUDENTS AS THEY NAVIGATE THEIR SCHOOL'S DISCIPLINARY SYSTEM, AND "LET'S TALK", CAMPUS CIVIL DISCOURSE SOCIETIES THAT PROVIDE SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN AND PROMOTE FREE, FRUITFUL, AND CIVIL DISCUSSIONS. THE FSN HAS HOSTED DOZENS OF EVENTS, DISTRIBUTED THOUSANDS OF RESOURCES, AND BOASTS OVER 20,000 MEMBERS. |
| $718,363 | $0 | $0 | LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PROJECT: THE LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PROJECT SUPPORTS FIRE'S MISSION BY ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF RIGHTS-PROTECTIVE LEGISLATION - AND AGAINST PROPOSED LAWS THAT THREATEN FREE SPEECH RIGHTS - AT BOTH THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. THE PROJECT'S PRIORITIES INCLUDE: DEFENDING DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS AGAINST PROPOSED TITLE IX REGULATIONS THAT THREATEN STUDENT RIGHTS IN PROCEDURES FOR CAMPUS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT; PASSING LEGISLATION THAT DEFINES A NATIONAL STANDARD FOR STUDENT-ON-STUDENT HARASSMENT; BANNING "FREE SPEECH ZONES" FROM PUBLIC CAMPUSES; PROTECTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM; AND MORE. IN THEIR CAMPUS RIGHTS WORK, OUR LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY TEAM HAS HELPED WRITE OR PASS 16 MAJOR BILLS THAT HELP SAFEGUARD THE RIGHTS OF MILLIONS OF STUDENTS ACROSS THE NATION. |
| $561,069 | $18,800 | $0 | POLICY REFORM PROJECT: FIRE'S POLICY REFORM PROJECT PROACTIVELY AND SYSTEMATICALLY CHALLENGES CAMPUS POLICIES THAT VIOLATE STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS' FREE SPEECH RIGHTS. THE PROJECT MAINTAINS FIRE'S SPOTLIGHT DATABASE, WHICH CATALOGS THE SPEECH CODES OF OVER 475 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES NATIONWIDE; WORKS WITH ADMINISTRATORS TO OFFER ANALYSIS AND ADVICE; COORDINATES TARGETED PUBLICITY EFFORTS LIKE OUR SPEECH CODE OF THE MONTH SERIES AND THE PUBLICATION OF OUR ANNUAL "SPOTLIGHT ON SPEECH CODES" REPORT REVIEWING THE STATE OF FREE SPEECH AT AMERICA'S COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; ADVOCATES FOR PROCEDURAL SAFEGUARDS IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; AND PROVIDES SCHOOLS WITH RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE CLIMATE FOR FREE SPEECH ON CAMPUS, INCLUDING THE "CHICAGO STATEMENT," A POLICY STATEMENT AFFIRMING FREE SPEECH AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM RIGHTS ON CAMPUS. THROUGH THIS COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, THE PROJECT HAS SECURED OVER 300 VICTORIES, REFORMED HUNDREDS OF RESTRICTIVE POLICIES AFFECTING OVER 4.3 MILLION STUDENTS, AND ACHIEVED A MORE THAN 50-POINT DECLINE IN THE PERCENTAGE OF INSTITUTIONS MAINTAINING CLEARLY RESTRICTIVE "RED LIGHT" SPEECH CODES. |
| $554,994 | $29,000 | $0 | K-12 OUTREACH PROJECT: FIRE'S K-12 OUTREACH PROGRAM SEEKS TO ADVANCE FIRE'S MISSION AT THE K-12 LEVEL. THIS INVOLVES EDUCATING STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE ORIGINS AND IMPORTANCE OF THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, AND PROMOTING RESPECT FOR FREE SPEECH AND OPEN DISCOURSE. IN ADDITION TO FIRE'S HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM PACKAGE, WHICH WE PROMOTE TO EDUCATORS NATIONWIDE, THE PROJECT DISTRIBUTES A NUMBER OF RESOURCES, INCLUDING A FREE SPEECH COMIC BOOK, A SHORT GUIDE ON SELECTING A COLLEGE THAT RESPECTS CIVIL LIBERTIES, AN ACTIVITY KIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE SOCIETIES, AND AN ONLINE QUIZ DESIGNED TO TEST USERS ON THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. FIRE ALSO PROVIDES RESOURCES TO PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND CITIZENS CONCERNED ABOUT ANTI-SPEECH TRENDS AT THE K-12 LEVEL. LASTLY, THE PROJECT COORDINATES OUR ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST, WHICH SOLICITS ENTRIES FROM JUNIORS AND SENIORS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FREE SPEECH AND AWARDS $29,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. THIS YEAR, OUR K-12 OUTREACH PROJECT MADE THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE K-12 NETWORK REACHED OVER 2,500 SUBSCRIBERS, UP 800 FROM LAST YEAR; OUR K-12 PROGRAM STAFF DELIVERED OVER 20 PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS FOR TEACHERS, AND WEBINARS FOR CONCERNED PARENTS; AND OUR K-12 CURRICULUM RESOURCES RECEIVED OVER 130,000 UNIQUE WEBSITE VIEWS. |
| $373,394 | $75,000 | $0 | TARGETED ADVOCACY PROJECT: THE TARGETED ADVOCACY PROJECT SEEKS TO BRING NEW AUDIENCES TO FIRE'S WORK THROUGH OUTREACH AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. THE PROJECT COORDINATES FIRE'S HOME AND ABROAD INITIATIVE, WHICH FOCUSES ON EXPOSING THE THREAT INTERNATIONAL CENSORSHIP POSES TO AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION; OUR FIRST AMENDMENT LIBRARY, AN ONLINE DATABASE OF FREE SPEECH JURISPRUDENCE, TIMELINES, AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS; FIRE'S FRESHMAN ORIENTATION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES SCHOOLS WITH MATERIALS TO HOST FREE SPEECH-FOCUSED ORIENTATION PROGRAMMING; AND RON COLLINS' "FIRST AMENDMENT NEWS." IT ALSO PRODUCES TIMELY RESEARCH REPORTS ON THREATS TO FREE EXPRESSION AS THEY PERTAIN TO CURRENT EVENTS, AND PROVIDES UNIQUE RESOURCES SUCH AS AN UNDERGRADUATE CASEBOOK ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND OUR "FREE SPEECH OUT LOUD" PODCASTS. |
| $270,838 | $0 | $0 | FIRE FACULTY NETWORK: FIRE'S FACULTY NETWORK PROVIDES THOSE "IN THE TRENCHES" WITH THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THREATS TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND FREE EXPRESSION ON CAMPUS. THE CENTERPIECE OF THIS PROJECT IS OUR ANNUAL FACULTY NETWORK CONFERENCE ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM ISSUES, BRINGING TOGETHER SEVERAL DOZEN SCHOLARS IN A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES FOR A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS SELECTED THROUGH AN OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS. THE NETWORK ALSO PROVIDES A PLETHORA OF RESOURCES TO OUR MORE THAN 2,800 FACULTY NETWORK MEMBERS, INCLUDING AN ONLINE FREE SPEECH SYLLABUS DATABASE, MEMBER NEWSLETTER, AND REGULAR WEBINARS. |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $5,968,275 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Grant | $124,211 | TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Revenue | $21,675 | TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $19,165,916 | 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 | Yes (1) | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | 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 | 63 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Employee | 102 | 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 | Yes (1) | 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 | Yes (1) | 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 |
| Other Website | Yes (X) | OtherWebsiteInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | JOSEPH ANTONELLI | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 2157173473 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 510 WALNUT STREET 1250 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PHILADELPHIA | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | PA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 19106 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (21 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 | ||
| ANTHONY DICK | ||||||||
| VICE CHAIR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| VIRGINIA POSTREL | ||||||||
| SECRETARY | 1.00 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| JOSEPH MALINE | ||||||||
| 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 | |||
| KMELE FOSTER | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| JOHN MCWHORTER | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| MARLENE MIESKE | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| KEITH WHITTINGTON | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 1.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| GREGORY LUKIANOFF | ||||||||
| PRESIDENT & CEO | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $407,221 | $0 | $42,133 | |||
| ROBERT SHIBLEY | ||||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $311,618 | $0 | $39,973 | |||
| ALISHA GLENNON | ||||||||
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40.00 | Yes (X) | $287,354 | $0 | $38,554 | |||
| WILLIAM CREELEY | ||||||||
| LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40.00 | $262,706 | $0 | $36,800 | Yes (X) | |||
| DARPANA SHETH | ||||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT OF LITIGATION | 40.00 | $202,990 | $0 | $34,394 | Yes (X) | |||
| NICHOLAS PERRINO | ||||||||
| EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40.00 | $184,435 | $0 | $26,257 | Yes (X) | |||
| JOSEPH COHN | ||||||||
| LEGISLATIVE & POLICY DIRECTOR | 40.00 | $153,723 | $0 | $16,186 | Yes (X) | |||
| RONALD LONDON | ||||||||
| GENERAL COUNSEL | 40.00 | $152,885 | $0 | $29,961 | Yes (X) | |||
| BRIDGET GLACKIN | ||||||||
| SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT | 40.00 | $116,608 | $0 | $27,671 | Yes (X) | |||
| MOLLY NOCHECK | ||||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT, STUDENT OUTREACH | 40.00 | $115,217 | $0 | $12,169 | Yes (X) | |||
| ADAM STEINBAUGH | ||||||||
| ATTORNEY | 40.00 | $107,483 | $0 | $6,858 | Yes (X) | |||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $2,302,240 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $310,956 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 14 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (1) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLEGE PULSE | |||||
| 343 TEXAS STREET | SAN FRANCISCO | CA | 94107 | SURVEYS | $1,193,300 |
| INTERACTIVE STRATEGIES | |||||
| 113 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE 60 | WASHINGTON | DC | 20036 | WEBSITE REDESIGN | $375,485 |
| KAISERDILLON PLLC | |||||
| 1099 14TH STREET NORTHWEST 8TH FLO | WASHINGTON | DC | 20005 | LEGAL SERVICES | $178,868 |
| COOPER & KIRK PLLC | |||||
| 1523 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NW | WASHINGTON | DC | 20036 | LEGAL SERVICES | $178,299 |
| ALTRUIST PARTNERS | |||||
| 1435 36TH AVENUE | SEATTLE | WA | 98122 | EXPANSION CONSULTING | $158,404 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 6 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| All Other Contributions | $36,490,336 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $897,055 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $36,490,336 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITIGATION SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS | 900099 | $106,685 | $106,685 |
| SPEAKER FEES | 900099 | $21,675 | $21,675 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $128,360 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $489,328 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $489,328 | ExclusionAmt |
Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $4,781 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $4,781 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $6,850,420 | SecuritiesAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $6,843,251 | SecuritiesAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $7,169 | SecuritiesAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $7,169 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $7,169 | ExclusionAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | OTHER INCOME | Desc |
| Business | 900099 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $5,595 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $5,595 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $5,595 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $37,125,569 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $128,360 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $506,873 | ExclusionAmt |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $93,800 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $93,800 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $30,411 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $30,411 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,198,354 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,108,350 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $771,051 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $318,953 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,152,045 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,399,540 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $213,344 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $539,161 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $175,551 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $157,752 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Fundraising | $17,799 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $607,433 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $487,799 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $49,708 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $69,926 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $545,096 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $412,397 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $69,309 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $63,390 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $709,403 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $679,386 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $15,536 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $14,481 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $26,403 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $19,868 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,383 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $3,152 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $103,033 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $103,033 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $71,173 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $71,173 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $494,753 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $406,319 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $22,968 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $65,466 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $7,627,623 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,603,392 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,118 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $23,113 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $489,630 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $280,416 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $26,572 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $182,642 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $435,162 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $340,186 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $30,156 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $64,820 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $753,570 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $567,062 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $96,532 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $89,976 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $446,029 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $372,149 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $8,389 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $65,491 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $495,776 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $355,861 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $13,691 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $126,224 | FundraisingAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $259,704 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $195,428 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $33,267 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $31,009 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $46,387 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $35,253 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,762 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,372 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH SERVICES | $1,467,395 | $1,463,246 | $77 | $4,072 |
| DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS | $70,977 | $54,268 | $6,193 | $10,516 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $22,299,708 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $19,165,916 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,438,229 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,695,563 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $398,888 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $261,104 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,801,412 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $13,186,937 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $300,000 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $4,341,948 | 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 | $326,472 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $355,195 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $3,058,156 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $1,454,116 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,067,310 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,604,040 | EOYAmt |
Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $22,314,860 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $21,584,601 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,432,699 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,475,026 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $111,220 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $111,220 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $30,753,089 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $43,920,299 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $449,556 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $672,082 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,153,415 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,372,597 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,602,971 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,044,679 | 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 | $27,786,338 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $33,855,715 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,363,780 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,019,905 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $29,150,118 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $41,875,620 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $30,753,089 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $43,920,299 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $14,825,861 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | -$2,100,359 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | 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 | $11,627,342 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $9,677,941 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $13,565,017 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $15,761,288 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $36,490,336 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $87,121,924 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $11,627,342 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $9,677,941 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $13,565,017 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $15,761,288 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $36,490,336 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $87,121,924 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $2,457,041 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $84,664,883 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $104,903 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $388,265 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $275,927 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $238,868 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $494,109 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $1,502,072 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $61,505 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $3,287 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $2,374 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $7,274 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $5,595 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $80,035 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $88,704,031 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $1,892,268 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.95450 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.87360 | 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 - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 61,505. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 3,287. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 2,374. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 7,274. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 5,595. | 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 | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $103,033 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $103,033 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $19,062,883 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $19,165,916 | 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 | $585,322 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $520,847 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $554,459 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $1,000,000 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $2,660,628 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying Ceiling | $3,990,942 | LobbyingCeilingAmt |
Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $81,791 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $42,090 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $61,188 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $103,033 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $288,102 | TotalAmt |
Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $146,331 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $130,212 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $138,615 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $250,000 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $665,158 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Ceiling | $997,737 | GrassrootsCeilingAmt |
Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus2 | $1,234 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Total | $1,234 | 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 | $24,252 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $134 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $24,386 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $23,728 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $524 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $24,252 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $23,364 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $364 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $23,728 | 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 | $1,989,638 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $945,540 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $1,044,098 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $544,715 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $340,651 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $204,064 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $523,803 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $167,925 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $355,878 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $1,604,040 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | INSURANCE ANNUITIES | Desc |
| Book Value | $2,475,026 | BookValueAmt |
| Method Valuation | F | MethodValuationCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Securities | $2,475,026 | TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (2 entries)
| DescDesc | AmtAmt |
|---|---|
| DEFERRED RENT | $454,203 |
| DEFERRED LEASE OBLIGATION | $918,394 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $1,372,597 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $34,954,037 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Invst | -$2,100,359 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | -$2,100,359 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $37,054,396 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Investment Expenses Not Incld | $71,173 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $71,173 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $37,125,569 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $22,228,535 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $0 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $22,228,535 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Investment Expenses Not Incld2 | $71,173 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $71,173 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $22,299,708 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 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. |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (2 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | Recipient EINRecipientEIN | IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Non Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTHUR L CARTER JOURNALISM INSTITUTE AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | ||||||||
| 20 COOPER SQ 6TH FLOOR | NEW YORK | NY | 10003 | 135562308 | 501(C)(3) | $75,000 | $0 | FUNDS FOR COLLABORATING ON AND PROMOTING A CURRICULUM EDUCATING COLLEGE STUDENTS ABOUT FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. |
| CORNELL FREE SPEECH ALLIANCE | ||||||||
| 6 IMPERIAL WAY | SAN ANTONIO | TX | 78248 | 874077221 | 501(C)(3) | $18,800 | $0 | FUNDS FOR SUPPORTING AND ADVANCING FREE EXPRESSION, VIEWPOINT DIVERSITY, AND ACADEMIC FREEDOM ON CAMPUS. |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 2 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
| Total Other Org | 0 | TotalOtherOrgCnt |
Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (3 entries)
| Grant TypeGrantTypeTxt | RecipientRecipientCnt | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt |
|---|---|---|
| ESSAY WRITING SCHOLARSHIP | 11 | $29,000 |
| STUDENT DEFENDERS | 7 | $603 |
| LET'S TALK EVENT AWARDS | 4 | $808 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | 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 CANCELLED CHECK THAT WAS CASHED BY THAT UNIVERSITY. STUDENT DEFENDER CHAPTERS APPLY TO FIRE FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP GET THEIR STUDENT GROUPS OFF THE GROUND. 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 |
| 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 (8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY LUKIANOFF | ||||||||||||||
| PRESIDENT & CEO | $392,198 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,023 | $0 | $19,500 | $0 | $22,633 | $0 | $449,354 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SHIBLEY | ||||||||||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $297,618 | $0 | $13,000 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $17,857 | $0 | $22,116 | $0 | $351,591 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISHA GLENNON | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $257,354 | $0 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,441 | $0 | $23,113 | $0 | $325,908 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM CREELEY | ||||||||||||||
| LEGAL DIRECTOR | $249,629 | $0 | $13,000 | $0 | $77 | $0 | $14,978 | $0 | $21,822 | $0 | $299,506 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DARPANA SHETH | ||||||||||||||
| VICE PRESIDENT OF LITIGATION | $200,990 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,059 | $0 | $22,335 | $0 | $237,384 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS PERRINO | ||||||||||||||
| EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | $182,435 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,946 | $0 | $15,311 | $0 | $210,692 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD LONDON | ||||||||||||||
| GENERAL COUNSEL | $147,885 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,873 | $0 | $21,088 | $0 | $182,846 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH COHN | ||||||||||||||
| LEGISLATIVE & POLICY DIRECTOR | $151,723 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,103 | $0 | $7,083 | $0 | $169,909 | $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. HONORARIA FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ARE PAID TO FIRE AND THEN TO THE SPEAKER, LESS ANY TRAVEL COSTS INCURRED BY FIRE. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM
Securities Miscellaneous SecuritiesMiscellaneousGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Contribution | 23 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $897,055 | 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 (7 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 | DURING FY 2021-22, FIRE EXPANDED OUR WORK BEYOND HIGHER EDUCATION WITH THE GOAL OF DEFENDING FREE SPEECH FOR ALL AMERICANS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, WE ARE TAKING A THREE-PRONGED APPROACH. FIRST, WE ARE GROWING OUR RESEARCH INITIATIVES TO BUILD A WORLD-CLASS FREE EXPRESSION THINK TANK, WHICH WILL ARM US WITH THE DATA WE NEED TO ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY FOR FREE SPEECH. SECOND, OUR LEGAL TEAM WILL EXPAND INTO A PREMIER PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM THAT DEFENDS AND REPRESENTS AMERICANS - BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS - WHOSE EXPRESSIVE RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED, TAKING ON CASES WITH MAJOR POLICY IMPLICATIONS AND CLEAR CULTURAL IMPACT. OUR FIRST OFF-CAMPUS LEGAL EFFORTS INCLUDE DEFENDING A SMALL NONPROFIT AGAINST A BOGUS DEFAMATION SUIT, AND DEFENDING A CITIZEN BLOCKED BY THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE ON TWITTER FOR CRITICIZING THE STATE'S NEW GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION. FINALLY, WE ARE ROLLING OUT MASSIVE PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVES TO EDUCATE EVERYDAY AMERICANS ON THE VALUE OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, MOBILIZING A NEW MOVEMENT THAT WILL UNAPOLOGETICALLY STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH. WE ALREADY LAUNCHED SEVERAL OF THESE CAMPAIGNS, WHICH FEATURE PRIME-TIME ADS ON CABLE NEWS AND BILLBOARDS IN MAJOR CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | 9. VICTIM RIGHTS LAW CENTER, ET AL. V. CARDONA, ET AL., CASE NO. 21-1782 (1ST CIR.): THIS IS THE SECOND PENDING LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S 2020 TITLE IX REGULATIONS. FIRE, REPRESENTED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND JOINED BY INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S LAW CENTER AND SPEECH FIRST, MOVED TO INTERVENE AS DEFENDANTS TO DEFEND THE REGULATIONS AS CONSTITUTIONALLY NECESSARY. AFTER THE DISTRICT COURT DENIED INTERVENTION IN A SUMMARY ORDER, FIRE APPEALED TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIRST CIRCUIT, WHICH AFFIRMED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2021. IN LIGHT OF THE CONFLICTING RULINGS BY FEDERAL DISTRICT COURTS BASED ON DIFFERENT LEGAL STANDARDS APPLIED BY THE COURTS OF APPEAL GOVERNING THE ABILITY TO INTERVENE, FIRE SOUGHT REVIEW BY THE U.S. SUPREME COURT ON JULY 19, 2021. ON JANUARY 10, 2022, THE SUPREME COURT DENIED REVIEW. ON JULY 28, 2021, THE DISTRICT COURT LARGELY UPHELD THE 2020 REGULATIONS, INVALIDATING ONLY ONE PROVISION WHICH PROHIBITED TESTIMONY NOT SUBJECT TO CROSS-EXAMINATION. THIS RULING IS ON APPEAL IN THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIRST CIRCUIT, WHICH STAYED THE CASE ON MARCH 17, 2022, UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMPLETES ITS RULEMAKING. DEFENDANTS-APPELLEES WERE DIRECTED TO SUBMIT STATUS REPORTS AT 90-DAY INTERVALS. THIS LITIGATION FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION TO DEFEND FREE SPEECH AND DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS, LONG DENIED TO STUDENTS IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES RELATED TO ALLEGATIONS OF CAMPUS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. 10. THE WOMEN'S STUDENT UNION V. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NO. 22-16016 (9TH CIR.): IN THIS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S 2020 TITLE IX REGULATIONS, FIRE, REPRESENTED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND JOINED BY INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S LAW CENTER AND SPEECH FIRST, MOVED TO INTERVENE TO DEFEND THE REGULATIONS AS CONSTITUTIONALLY NECESSARY. ON FEBRUARY 16, 2022, THE DISTRICT COURT DISMISSED THE PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT FOR LACK OF STANDING AND PLAINTIFF APPEALED TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT, WHICH STAYED THE CASE PENDING RESOLUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S RULEMAKING PROCESS. BEGINNING OCTOBER 30, 2022, THE PARTIES WILL BE SUBMITTING QUARTERLY JOINT STATUS REPORTS UNTIL THE RULEMAKING PROCESS IS COMPLETE. THIS LITIGATION FURTHERS FIRE'S MISSION TO DEFEND FREE SPEECH AND DUE PROCESS PROTECTIONS, LONG DENIED TO STUDENTS IN DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES RELATED TO ALLEGATIONS OF CAMPUS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT. DURING THIS PERIOD, FIRE ALSO REPRESENTED A FACULTY MEMBER IN A STATE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING. - MOSHER V. MARSHALL UNIVERSITY (W.V. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE BOARD): FIRE REPRESENTED JENNIFER MOSHER DURING HER PUBLIC-EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE HEARING AFTER SHE WAS TERMINATED FOR HER IN-CLASS STATEMENTS ABOUT MASKS, COVID-19, AND THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION THAT "MAY HAVE" OFFENDED STUDENTS. THE UNIVERSITY CLAIMED THAT THIS POTENTIAL FOR OFFENSE IMPAIRED DR. MOSHER'S "FULFILLMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES." ON DECEMBER 9, 2021, MOSHER WON HER GRIEVANCE HEARING AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE ORDERED MARSHALL TO REINSTATE HER, WITH BENEFITS, AND AWARDED BACK PAY WITH INTEREST. THIS CASE FURTHERED FIRE'S MISSION TO DEFEND THE RIGHT OF PROFESSORS TO MAKE PEDAGOGICALLY RELEVANT REMARKS, EVEN THOSE THAT MAY BE OFFENSIVE TO SOME, WITHOUT THE THREAT OF SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION. FROM JULY 1, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022, FIRE FILED AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS IN THE FOLLOWING FOURTEEN CASES: - FELKNER V. R.I. COLL., C.A. NO. SU-2021-0267-A (R.I.) - TAWWATER V. ROWAN COLL. AT GLOUCESTER CNTY., DKT. NO. A-000895-20-T1 (N.J. SUPER. CT. APP. DIV.) - KENNEDY V. BREMERTON SCH., CASE NO. 21-418 (U.S.) - SHEHATA V. BLACKWELL, CASE NO. 21-6172 (6TH CIR.) - EGBERT V. BOULE, CASE NO. 21-147 (U.S.) - SPEECH FIRST, INC. V. TIMOTHY SANDS, CASE NO. 21-2061 (4TH CIR.) - DOE V. HOPKINTON PUB. SCHS., CASE NO. 20-1950 (1ST CIR.) - FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUND. V. MACK, CASE NO. 21-20279 (5TH CIR.) - STINNIE V. HOLCOMB, CASE NO. 21-1756 (4TH CIR.) - GRAY V. ME. DEP'T OF PUB. SAFETY, CASE NO. 21-375 (U.S.) C1.G. V. SIEGFRIED, CASE NO. 20-1320 (10TH CIR.) - SPEECH FIRST, INC. V. CARTWRIGHT, CASE NO. 21-12583 (11TH CIR.) - NOVAK V. CITY OF PARMA, CASE NO. 21-3290 (6TH CIR.) - HOUSTON CMTY. COLL. SYS. V. WILSON, CASE NO. 20-804 (U.S.) 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 OVER 40 CASES TO FLDF ATTORNEYS AND SECURED 16 VICTORIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | IN MAY OF 2022 THE ORGANIZATION FILED AN ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TO CHANGE THEIR NAME FROM FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION, INC. TO FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION, INC. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THEN MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND PRESIDENT AND CEO ALL REVIEW THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL. IN ADDITION, A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 AS IT WILL BE FILED IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL UNDERTAKE A REVIEW OF THE MATTER BY MAKING ALL NECESSARY INQUIRIES DEEMED WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. AN APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL VENDORS ANNUALLY. CONFLICTS INVOLVING EMPLOYEES ARE RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT. CONFLICTS INVOLVING THE PRESIDENT OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PROCEEDINGS ARE DOCUMENTED IN A MEMO OR MINUTES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. THERE IS A RECURRING AGENDA ITEM AT EACH BOARD MEETING TO ASK FOR ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS A COMPENSATION STUDY AND USES OTHER COMPARATIVE DATA TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS FINDINGS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE DELIBERATION AND FINAL DECISION ARE DOCUMENTED TIMELY AS PART OF THE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. |