Davidsonians For Freedom Of Thought & Discourse
- Assets
- $214.8k
- Revenue
- $249.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Lancaster, SC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-3557064
Organization Overview
Davidsonians For Freedom Of Thought & Discourse, operating under the name Dftd, is located in Lancaster, SC. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Dftd is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING FREE SPEECH AND EXPRESSION OPEN DEBATE VIEWPOINT DIVERSITY AND IDEOLOGICAL BALANCE AT DAVIDSON COLLEGE DAVIDSON NC. A PARALLEL GOAL IS ENSURING THAT THE COLLEGE MAINTAINS ITS HIGH PEDAGOGICAL STANDARDS. DFTD IS AN ALUMNI AE ORGANIZATION ITS MEMBERSHIP INCLUDING SOME OF DAVIDSON'S LEADING ALUMNI AE CURRENT AND FORMER ELECTED FEDERAL AND STATE OFFICIALS SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMEN NONPROFIT EXECUTIVES PROMINENT INTELLECTUALS AND JOURNALISTS. DFTD STANDS UP FOR THE FREE SPEECH RIGHTS OF ALL PROGRESSIVES MODERATES AND CONSERVATIVES IF WE SEE FREE SPEECH OR EXPRESSION BEING THREATENED OR DENIED. DFTD AIMS TO BRING TO THE COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION'S AND TRUSTEES' ATTENTION SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTS ON CAMPUS THAT IMPEDE FREE EXPRESSION OPEN DEBATE OR ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND TO HOLD THE ADMINISTRATION AND TRUSTEES ACCOUNTABLE. ALL DAVIDSONIANS ALUMNI FACULTY STAFF STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITIES OF DFTD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE EDUCATED DAVIDSON ALUMNI ON THE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND VIEWPOINT ISSUES AT THE COLLEGE.
WE EDUCATED DAVIDSON ALUMNI ON THE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND VIEWPOINT ISSUES AT THE COLLEGE.
WE PETITIONED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MET WITH DAVIDSON'S NEW PRESIDENT TO ASK THAT THE FACULTY AND TRUSTEES FORMALLY ADOPT THE DAVIDSON COLLEGE COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION STATEMENT DRAFTED IN 2021.
WE PETITIONED THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MET WITH DAVIDSON'S NEW PRESIDENT TO ASK THAT THE FACULTY AND TRUSTEES FORMALLY ADOPT THE DAVIDSON COLLEGE COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION STATEMENT DRAFTED IN 2021.
WE PARTICIPATED IN THE ALUMNI FREE SPEECH ALLIANCE A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES WHERE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS THREATENED. WE HELPED FORM ADDITIONAL ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONS LIKE DFTD ON OTHER CAMPUSES AND WORKED WITH THE MEDIA TO SPREAD THE WORD ON THE MOVEMENT.
WE PARTICIPATED IN THE ALUMNI FREE SPEECH ALLIANCE A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF PRESTIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES WHERE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS THREATENED. WE HELPED FORM ADDITIONAL ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONS LIKE DFTD ON OTHER CAMPUSES AND WORKED WITH THE MEDIA TO SPREAD THE WORD ON THE MOVEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John E Craig Jr Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
James G Martin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Mcnab Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Constance Terry Buehler Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kenny Xu Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $249,225 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $249,225 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $249,225 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $21,977 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $493 |
| Office expenses | $5,642 |
| Information technology | $1,438 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,260 |
| Travel | $26 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $625 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $34,461 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $214,830 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $214,830 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $214,830 |
| 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 | $214,830 |