First Liberty Institute
- Assets
- $15.2m
- Revenue
- $18.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 62
- Location
- Plano, TX
- Founding
- 07/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 75-1403169
Organization Overview
First Liberty Institute, operating under the name First Liberty, is located in Plano, TX. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, First Liberty employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Liberty 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 06/2021, First Liberty generated $18.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FIRST LIBERTY INSTITUTE PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ADVANCE AND DEFEND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FOR INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, AND OTHER MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL: FIRST LIBERTY INSTITUTE PROVIDES PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ADVANCE AND DEFEND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FOR INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES, AND OTHER RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES. DURING 2020-2021 FLI REPRESENTED PLAINTIFFS IN 34 CASES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS FILED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, HELPING INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS COMBAT UNCONSTITUTIONAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ORDERS FROM STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, GUARDING LAND USE RIGHTS OF CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES AND THEIR MEMBERS, AND OTHERWISE PROTECTING THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY OF ALL AMERICANS FROM GOVERNMENT ENCROACHMENT. SCHEDULE O HAS A COMPLETE LIST OF CASES.
EDUCATION: REACHING AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT KEY ISSUES AND LEGAL CASES THAT IMPACT THEIR RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES. THROUGH USE OF VIDEO, WEBSITES, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, LETTERS AND COLLATERIAL MATERIALS, WE REACH TARGET AUDIENCES WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND EMPOWER THEM TO TAKE ACTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Shackelford President/ceo | Officer | 55 | $494,922 |
David Holmes Coo/cfo/evp | Officer | 55 | $376,968 |
Hiram S Sasser Exec. Gen. Counsel | 55 | $261,512 | |
Mike Berry Gen. Counsel | Officer | 55 | $258,091 |
Andrew Graham Senior Fellow | 55 | $203,074 | |
Justin Butterfield Sr. Counsel | 55 | $200,714 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rick Beggs Consultation | 6/29/21 | $116,958 |
Madison Strategies Consulting | 6/29/21 | $137,500 |
Todd Dexter Assoc Consulting Svcs. | 6/29/21 | $343,747 |
Dunham And Company Digital Consulting | 6/29/21 | $107,766 |
Crc Advisors Communications Consult. | 6/29/21 | $100,951 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $4,324 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,761,627 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,131,975 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,765,951 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $47,999 |
| 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 | $18,813,950 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $46,252 |
| 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. | $1,281,094 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,017 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,174,191 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $152,414 |
| Other employee benefits | $662,162 |
| Payroll taxes | $481,206 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $167,540 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,387 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $149,272 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,713,466 |
| Advertising and promotion | $777,887 |
| Office expenses | $300,311 |
| Information technology | $526,075 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $621,904 |
| Travel | $338,636 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $882,801 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,743 |
| Insurance | $126,826 |
| All other expenses | $233,512 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,742,679 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,738,954 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,821,039 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $106,962 |
| 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 | $1,051,579 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $95,558 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $387,089 |
| Total assets | $15,201,181 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $269,172 |
| 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 | $269,172 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,656,483 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,275,526 |
| 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 | $15,201,181 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, First Liberty Institute has awarded $46,252 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: General support | $31,252 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: General support | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that First Liberty Institute has recieved totaling $39,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Light Foundation Inc Denton, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL | $15,000 |
Barbara A Allen Charitable Foundation Edwards, CO PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS | $10,000 |
Demery Family Foundation Inc Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Reilly Family Foundation Aledo, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,500 |
The Paul & Barbara Flowers Foundation Dothan, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
Eaves Family Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: DONATION | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | $15,201,181 | $18,813,950 |
Jolt Initiative Austin, TX | $2,310,398 | $1,716,414 |
Reform Austin Inc Austin, TX | $732,861 | $1,314,000 |
Progress Texas Institute Austin, TX | $0 | $952,190 |
Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund Santa Fe, NM | $993,318 | $844,865 |
League Of Women Voters Of Texas Education Fund Austin, TX | $37,013 | $60,874 |
Capital Of Texas Media Foundation Austin, TX | $119,637 | $450,078 |
Southwest Voter Registration Education Project Inc San Antonio, TX | -$5,407 | $308,221 |
Fund For Social Impact Little Rock, AR | $287,981 | $69,021 |
Somos Accion Santa Fe, NM | $220,436 | $387,374 |
Christians Engaged Richardson, TX | $77,334 | $309,331 |
Oklahomans For A Prosperous Future Inc Tulsa, OK | $365,003 | $500,000 |