Center For Religious Expression Inc
- Assets
- $108.1k
- Revenue
- $356.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Memphis, TN
- Founding
- 11/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 41-2045912
Organization Overview
Center For Religious Expression Inc is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (I83) the organization is classified as: Public Interest Law, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Center For Religious Expression Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Religious 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 06/2022, Center For Religious Expression Inc generated $356.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $268.3k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FAITHFULLY AND COMPETENTLY DEFEND RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION IN THE PUBLIC SQUARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL REPRESENTATION - CRE ADDRESSED THE CONTINUING THREATS TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM BY HELPING THOSE IN NEED WITH FREE AND COMPETENT LEGAL AID IN FOUR DISTINCT WAYS: 1)WE ADVISED AND PROVIDED LEGAL COUNSEL FOR NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES WHO CONTACTED US; 2) WE ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF MORE THAN 40 CLIENTS VIA LETTERS AND OTHER MEANS OF COMMUNICATION; 3) WE PURSUED AND DEFENDED LEGAL CLAIMS IN COURT, PARTICIPATING IN 20 LITIGATED CASES; AND 4) WE OBTAINED LEGAL PRECEDENT IN SEVERAL MATTERS TO MAINTAIN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM FOR ALL.
EDUCATION - CRE EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON IMPORTANT LEGAL ISSUES THAT IMPACT RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION AND LIBERTY THROUGH WEBSITE, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, AND WRITTEN MATERIALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Kellum President | Trustee | 10 | $12,000 |
Preston Klinke Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Pat Mcclerkin Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bryan Hawkins Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Adrian Yelverton Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $274,801 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $274,801 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $356,942 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $80,321 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,763 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $28,640 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,610 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,476 |
| Office expenses | $1,973 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,253 |
| Travel | $6,992 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $31,355 |
| All other expenses | $8,157 |
| Total functional expenses | $268,260 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,095 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $108,095 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $108,095 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $108,095 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Center For Religious Expression Inc has recieved totaling $37,878.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wiseheart Foundation Memphis, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,250 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Christian Community Foundation Of Memphis And The Mid-South Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $9,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,628 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $500 |
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|---|---|---|
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Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society Inc Marion, VA | $2,134,624 | $3,338,524 |
Legal Aid Society Birmingham, AL | $1,203,397 | $2,164,581 |
Landmark Legal Foundation Kansas City, MO | $5,315,439 | $1,675,376 |
Georgia Innocence Project Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,300,689 | $1,391,620 |
Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,289,137 | $1,464,050 |
Office Of Kentucky Legal Services Programs Inc Lexington, KY | $718,819 | $998,925 |
North Carolina Equal Access To Justice Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | $784,625 | $1,008,650 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Missouri St Louis, MO | $1,256,576 | $749,911 |
Great Rivers Environmental Law Center Saint Louis, MO | $1,037,069 | $675,192 |
North Carolina Institute For Constitional Law Raleigh, NC | $276,683 | $272,098 |
Center For Religious Expression Inc Memphis, TN | $108,095 | $356,942 |