Free Speech Foundation
- Assets
- $7.8m
- Revenue
- $12.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Tucson, AZ
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-2279624
Organization Overview
Free Speech Foundation is located in Tucson, AZ. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Speech Foundation 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, Free Speech Foundation generated $12.9m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, WITH THE DISTRIBUTIONS GOING TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOSTED TWO EVENTS TITLED WHITE COAT SUMMITS, WHICH FEATURED MORE THAN A DOZEN PHYSICIANS WHO SHARED THEIR EXPERIENCES ON THE FRONTLINES OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC, AND THEIR ASSESSMENTS OF THE SUCCESSES AND FAILURES OF VARIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES. DR. GOLD SUPPLEMENTED THESE ACTIVITIES WITH RADIO INTERVIEWS, ARTICLES, AND BLOG POSTS EXAMINING THE SAME ISSUES. THE PROJECT ALSO PUBLISHES A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER THAT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE. PARTICIPATED IN A CONFERENCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS IN DECEMBER 2020, TO DISCUSS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ISSUES OF RACISM AND VACCINE AVAILABILITY AND USE. CONTINUED TO EXPAND UPON PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH AND AUGMENTED ONLINE AND SOCIAL PRESENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Simone Gold-Thru 122021 President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $220,000 |
Amy Landau Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $144,000 |
Joey Gilbert Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $75,000 |
Richard Mack-From 122021 President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Davillier Law Group Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $136,307 |
Little Bonanza Productions Production Company | 12/30/21 | $137,500 |
Solidus Nevada Inc Business Planning | 12/30/21 | $129,000 |
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 | $12,860,988 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,860,988 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,401 |
| 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 | $12,862,389 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $112,675 |
| 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. | $439,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,466,477 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,950 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $314,051 |
| Advertising and promotion | $906,960 |
| Office expenses | $66,985 |
| Information technology | $148,404 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $108,867 |
| Travel | $647,613 |
| 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 | $41,367 |
| Insurance | $3,260 |
| All other expenses | $511,184 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,627,084 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,537,969 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,036,942 |
| 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 | $197,633 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,772,544 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $708 |
| 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 | $708 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,771,836 |
| 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 | $7,772,544 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Free Speech Foundation has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lelewer Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Advanced Education Research & Development Fund Oakland, CA | $37,818,730 | $32,842,563 |
Learning Policy Institute Palo Alto, CA | $14,081,689 | $13,855,594 |
Mcrel International Denver, CO | $9,203,868 | $14,483,692 |
Centre For Effective Altruism Usa Inc San Francisco, CA | $38,716,189 | $17,476,222 |
Free Speech Foundation Tucson, AZ | $7,772,544 | $12,862,389 |
Colorado Succeeds Littleton, CO | $3,295,477 | $4,371,975 |
Publicworks Group Pasadena, CA | $3,758,874 | $4,171,322 |
The Nroc Project Carmel, CA | $6,140,866 | $4,569,862 |
The Rp Group Inc San Rafael, CA | $3,227,316 | $2,427,943 |
Romero Institute Santa Cruz, CA | $3,321,846 | $4,211,706 |
University Of Arizona Applied Research Corporation Tucson, AZ | $1,562,142 | $1,988,110 |
Center For Arizona Policy Inc Phoenix, AZ | $2,327,762 | $3,525,573 |