Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression Inc
- Assets
- $51.1m
- Revenue
- $35.9m
- Investments
- $2.5m
- Employees
- 135
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 07/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 04-3467254
Organization Overview
Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression Inc employed 135 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression Inc generated $35.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $34.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 25.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $395,483. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEFEND AND SUSTAIN THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF ALL AMERICANS TO FREE SPEECH AND FREE THOUGHT- THE MOST ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF LIBERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECT: FIRE'S PUBLIC AWARENESS PROJECT SHARES OUR MISSION WITH MILLIONS OF AMERICANS THROUGH CHANNELS INCLUDING PRINT MEDIA, PODCASTS, VIDEOS, RADIO AND TELEVISION, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND ONLINE PLATFORMS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 WE AMASSED NEARLY 650,000 SUBSCRIBERS AND FOLLOWERS, WELCOMED 2.6 MILLION VISITORS TO OUR WEBSITE, AND AMASSED A RECORD-BREAKING 7,650 MEDIA MENTIONS.
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 SPEECH.
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 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 25 VICTORIES AND MORE THAN $3 MILLION IN DAMAGES AND FEES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Ellis Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Virginia Postrel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joseph Maline Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Harvey Silverglate Co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Samuel J Abrams Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kmele Foster Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
College Pulse Surveys | 6/29/23 | $1,752,300 |
Spin Digital Media Llc Advertising Services | 6/29/23 | $400,000 |
Interactive Strategies Website Redesign | 6/29/23 | $268,993 |
42nd Street Lessee Llc Event Catering | 6/29/23 | $156,612 |
Nodehaus Media Llc Advertising Services | 6/29/23 | $116,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $539,755 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $34,632,083 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $448,965 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,171,838 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $232,857 |
| Investment income | $784,608 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $34,850 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $22,944 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$312,040 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $35,935,057 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $309,811 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,985 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,074,372 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $415,632 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,920,907 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $281,526 |
| Other employee benefits | $926,000 |
| Payroll taxes | $768,092 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $652,620 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,545 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $122,083 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $90,517 |
| Fees for services: Other | $227,301 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,377,932 |
| Office expenses | $641,229 |
| Information technology | $712,190 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $919,268 |
| Travel | $747,061 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $847,710 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $374,658 |
| Insurance | $64,950 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $34,236,134 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $364,109 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,980,174 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,349,110 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $228 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $336,048 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,388,636 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $33,033,207 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,482,346 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,165,702 |
| Total assets | $51,099,560 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $676,517 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,272,103 |
| Total liabilities | $5,948,620 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $37,184,417 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,966,523 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $51,099,560 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression Inc has awarded $301,683 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PURPOSE: A PROJECT WITH TWO COMPONENTS: A QUANTITATIVE COMPONENT LOOKING AT FIRE'S CAMPUS FREE SPEECH RATINGS TO SEE HOW CERTAIN CAMPUS FACTORS PREDICT STUDENT ATTITUDES TOWARDS FREE SPEECH AND A QUALITATIVE COMPONENT INVOLVING INTERVIEWS OF 20 SCHOLARS IDENTIFIED IN SCHOLARS UNDER FIRE. | $33,593 |
BALAKER MEDIA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROJECT TO CREATE A FREE EXPRESSION COUNTERBALANCE IN THE FILM INDUSTRY. | $37,275 |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: USING THE MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUE OF NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING TO EXAMINE IF THERE IS PUBLICATION BIAS IN TOP-TIER ACADEMIC JOURNALS FOR OR AGAINST CERTAIN PERSPECTIVES ON CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES, SUCH AS DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PROGRAMMING, MICROAGGRESSIONS, MINIMUM WAGE, AND VIOLENCE IN VIDEO GAMES. | $25,015 |
HARVARD ALUMNI FOR FREE SPEECH PURPOSE: SUPPORTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES FOR A NEW INDEPENDENT FREE SPEECH FOCUSED ALUMNI ORGANIZATION. | $7,500 |
JUNIOR STATE OF AMERICA PURPOSE: FUNDING PROVIDED TO CREATE FREE SPEECH PROGRAMMING AT THREE OF JSA'S SPRING CONVENTIONS TO EDUCATE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE BENEFITS OF FREE SPEECH. | $36,000 |
MERCATUS CENTER PURPOSE: FUNDING PROVIDED TO CO-HOST A PLURALISM LAB ON THE TOPIC OF FREE SPEECH AND CONTENT MODERATION TO EDUCATE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS. | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression Inc Philadelphia, PA | $51,099,560 | $35,935,057 |
Access Now New York, NY | $9,221,974 | $14,978,327 |
Panonica Foundation New York, NY | $2,542,505 | $0 |
National Coalition Against Censorship Inc New York, NY | $1,868,185 | $2,156,338 |
Center For Christian Virtue Columbus, OH | $4,007,343 | $1,034,596 |
Everything Policy Inc Whitehouse Station, NJ | $82,800 | $384,838 |
New York State Newspapers Foundation Albany, NY | $735,691 | $109,154 |
Media Coalition Foundation Inc New York, NY | $42,784 | $220,475 |
The Deborah Project Inc Penn Valley, PA | $521,494 | $625,779 |
Dynaweb Foundation Middletown, NY | $531,166 | $4,510 |
Spiked US Inc Hoboken, NJ | $0 | $0 |
Mlrc Institute New York, NY | $165,535 | $0 |