United States Free Speech Union is located in South Pasadena, CA. 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. United States Free Speech Union is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
WE CREATED WWW.USFSU.ORG. ON THAT SITE, YOU'LL FIND A HOST OF NON-PARTISAN ARTICLES ON FREE SPEECH AND FREE EXPRESSION. WITH THE THE EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH. THE PRODUCTION OF A VARIETY OF CAREFULLY RESEARCHED CONTENT (OFTEN MANY PAGES IN LENGTH). EACH ARTICLES ATTENDS (USUALLY) TO CONTEMPORARY ISSUE REGARDING FREE SPEECH AND EXPRESSION. THEY ARE OFTEN DESIGNED TO PERSUADE, BUT ONLY IN PROMOTING FREE SPEECH AS A VALUE. THERE IS NO LEFT/RIGHT FAVORITISM. WE WORK HARD TO CONSCIENTIOUSLY PROMOTE VALUES ESPOUSED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THOSE ENVISIONED BY THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND DO EXTENSIVE RESEARCH. THE ARTICLES ARE ENTIRELY GEARED TOWARD US ISSUES. OUR WEBSITES ARE APPROACHING 10,000 UNIQUE VISITORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Benjamin Schwarz CEO | 20 | $31,731 | |
Jevon Conroy COO | 20 | $19,022 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $97,930 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | -$115 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $97,815 |
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 | $70,400 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $21,320 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,043 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $31 |
Other expenses | $27,688 |
Total expenses | $120,482 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $91,790 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $91,790 |
Total liabilities | $114,457 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$22,667 |
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