First Amendment Foundation Inc is located in Tallahassee, FL. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (R61) the organization is classified as: Reproductive Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, First Amendment Foundation Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 12/2021, First Amendment Foundation Inc generated $253.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $318.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE TO THE PUBLIC AND NEWS MEDIA. IT PROTECTS THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO OPEN GOVERNMENT THROUGH EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FIRST ADMENDMENT FOUNDATION HAS A STATEWIDE TOLL-FREE HOTLINE THAT BENEFITS THOUSANDS BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ON THE OPEN GOVERNMENT LAW. THE FOUNDATION ALSO TRAINS HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ON THE SUNSHINE LAW.
PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE SUNSHINE MANUAL. THE SUNSHINE MANUAL PROVIDES PUBLIC OFFICIALS, CITIZEN ACTIVISTS, AND JOURNALISTS WITH UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, INCLUDING RECENT CASE LAW AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pamela Marsh President | Officer | 40 | $139,553 |
Amy Hollyfield Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Frank Denton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Caitie Munoz Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jim Baltzelle Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Farhood Basiri Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $57,350 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $44,591 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $101,941 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $75,494 |
Investment income | $7,064 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $67,303 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $253,549 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $139,553 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,911 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,380 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,391 |
Other employee benefits | $18,790 |
Payroll taxes | $17,053 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,305 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,555 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $34,920 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,000 |
Travel | $115 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,840 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $570 |
Insurance | -$579 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $318,893 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,067 |
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 | $847 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $403,699 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $408,613 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $638 |
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 | $638 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $407,975 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $408,613 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that First Amendment Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $11,248.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,412 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $2,777 |
Vestcor Family Foundation Inc Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
Hieronymus Foundation Inc Tampa, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $59 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Spark Reproductive Justice Now Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,957,536 | $3,076,642 |
Yellowhammer Fund Tuscaloosa, AL | $1,638,999 | $1,339,340 |
First Amendment Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | $408,613 | $253,549 |
Tba Fund Inc Safety Harbor, FL | $658,707 | $930,063 |
Pregnancy Resource Center Inc Milton, FL | $546,929 | $302,389 |
Sav-A-Life Inc Anniston, AL | $289,811 | $378,518 |
Pro-Life Alliance Of Gays And Lesbians Inc Candler, FL | $22,625 | $0 |