Georgia First Amendment Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $212.0k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Peachtree Corners, GA
- Founding
- 03/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 58-2096815
Organization Overview
Georgia First Amendment Foundation Inc is located in Peachtree Corners, GA. The organization was established in 1995. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia First Amendment Foundation 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 12/2020, Georgia First Amendment Foundation Inc generated $56.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $34.2k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GEORGIA FIRST AMENDMENT FOUNDATION (GFAF) EDUCATES CITIZENS, JOURNALISTS, AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS ABOUT THE VALUES OF FREE SPEECH, INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES THE NEWSLETTER GEORGIA FOI ACCESS, PROVIDES ANALYSIS OF BILLS ON THE WEBSITE AND LEADS OPEN GOVERNMENT WORKSHOPS ACROSS GEORGIA FOR CITIZENS, PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA.
GFAF CREATED THE ANNUAL WELTNER FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BANQUET TO RAISE FUNDS AND SERVE AS AN ANNUAL RALLY FOR FREEDOM OF INFORMATION IN GEORGIA. THE BANQUEST HONORS THE FORMER CHIEF OF JUSTICE OF GEORGIA SUPREME COURT, CHARLES L. WELTNER, WHO CHAMPIONED FOI AND ETHICS IN STATE GOVERNMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Canfield Director | 1 | $0 | |
Tom Clyde Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jon Burton Director | 1 | $0 | |
Cynthia Counts Director | 1 | $0 | |
Ft Davis Jr Director | 1 | $0 | |
Carolyn Forrest Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,805 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $38,030 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $56,835 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $19,605 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $14,057 |
| Total expenses | $34,162 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $210,275 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $212,035 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $212,035 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Georgia First Amendment Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $52,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $51,000 |
Davis Foundation Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Florida Family Association Inc Tampa, FL | $97,583 | $186,098 |
Instituto Cubano Por La Libertad De Expresion Y Prensa Inc Hialeah, FL | $0 | $0 |
Write To Change Inc Columbia, SC | $0 | $256,919 |
Georgia First Amendment Foundation Inc Peachtree Corners, GA | $212,035 | $0 |
Free Media Foundation Corp Miami, FL | $0 | $300 |
Public Access To Public Records Columbia, SC | $1,233 | $0 |
First Freedom Inc Tampa, FL | $770 | $0 |