National Freedom Of Information Coalition is located in Williamsburg, VA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, 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. National Freedom Of Information Coalition 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 06/2024, National Freedom Of Information Coalition generated $39.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $55.2k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.3%) per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NATIONAL FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COALITION JOINS FIRST AMENDMENT AND OPEN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN AN ALLIANCE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - THE FOI SUMMIT FOCUSES ON STATE AND FEDERAL ACCESS LAWS AND POLICIES REGARDING RECORDS' DISCLOSURES AND PUBLIC MEETINGS. THE CONFERENCE OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR NFOIC MEMBERS AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN GOVERNMENTAL TRANSPARENCY TO GET A CLEAR VIEW OF ISSUES ARISING, STATE BY STATE. THE CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER ACCESS ADVOCATES FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO HIGHLIGHT RECENT SUCCESSES AND SHARE IDEAS FOR COMBATING SECRECY IN THE FUTURE. A NONPARTISAN ALLIANCE OF CITIZEN-DRIVEN NONPROFIT FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ORGANIZATIONS, ACADEMIC AND FIRST AMENDMENT CENTERS, JOURNALISTIC SOCITIES AND ATTORNEYS, NFOIC TRACES ITS ORIGINS TO NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL ASSEMBLIES THAT STATE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (FOI) ADVOCATES HELD IN DALLAS IN 1989 AND 1991.
THE COALITION AWARDS GRANTS UNDER THE KNIGHT FOI FUND, A LITIGATION FUND THAT EXISTS TO OFFER FINANCIAL SUPPORT IN OPEN GOVERNMENT LAWSUITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeff Roberts President | 1 | $0 | |
Deborah Fisher Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Grace Cheng Director | 1 | $0 | |
Michael Morisy Director | 1 | $0 | |
Colleen Murphy Director | 1 | $0 | |
Terry Mutchler Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,106 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,217 |
Membership dues | $8,750 |
Investment income | $34 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $5,435 |
Other Revenue | $717 |
Total Revenue | $39,259 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $12,897 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,600 |
Other expenses | $23,750 |
Total expenses | $55,189 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $124,158 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $124,158 |
Total liabilities | $20,091 |
Net assets or fund balances | $104,067 |