Mit Free Speech Alliance
- Assets
- $309.2k
- Revenue
- $343.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-4018419
Organization Overview
Mit Free Speech Alliance is located in Cambridge, MA. 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. Mit Free Speech Alliance 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
TO PROMOTE FREE EXPRESSION, ACADEMIC FREEDOM, VIEWPOINT DIVERSITY, AND OPEN SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY IN THE MIT COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NONPROFIT WAS IN ITS INFANCY DURING THIS PERIOD, AND AS SUCH IT DIDNT HAVE THREE FULLY FLESHED OUT PROGRAMS. AT LEAST, HOWEVER, SOME OF MFSAS CORE EFFORTS CAN BE CATEGORIZED AS COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP, WITH MFSAS BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR MUCH OF OUR OUTPUT. AMONG THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS MFSA LISTS FOR THIS PERIOD ARE: OBTAINING A $500,000 DEVELOPMENT GRANT FROM THE STANTON FOUNDATION, WHICH ENABLED THE HIRING THE ORGANIZATIONS FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAINTAINING A REGULAR MAILING LIST AND SENDING REGULAR NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO MEMBERS INSTITUTING A QUARTERLY ALL-HANDS MEETING SCHEDULE IN WHICH MEMBERS COULD TAKE PART, WITH INVITED GUEST SPEAKERS INCLUDING MIT FACULTY AND OTHER FIGURES PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR OTHER EFFORTS AT PROMOTING FREE EXPRESSION, INCLUDING A CONFERENCE ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM AT STANFORD UNIVERSITY (IN WHICH MULTIPLE MFSA MEMBERS AND DIRECTORS PARTICIPATED), AS WELL AS A COURSE ON FREE EXPRESSION IN MITS PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT, WHICH ENABLED THE PROFESSORS TO BRING IN GUEST SPEAKERS. PROVIDED EXTENSIVE REVIEW AND COMMENT TO A WORKING GROUP ON FREE EXPRESSION AT MIT REGARDING PROPOSED POLICY CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS AIMED AT STRENGTHENING FREE EXPRESSION AT THE INSTITUTE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Bonilla Executive Director | Officer | 6 | $16,667 |
Eric Rasmusen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jim Rutt Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ken Kidd Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Bill Frezza Secretary And Director | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Cesarina Templeton Treasurer And Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $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 | $343,048 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $343,048 |
| 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 | $343,048 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
| 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. | $16,667 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,274 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,139 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,904 |
| Office expenses | $2,524 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,372 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $33,887 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,046 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,082 |
| 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 | $2,033 |
| 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 | $309,161 |
| 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 | $174,161 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $135,000 |
| 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 | $309,161 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Panonica Foundation New York, NY | $2,542,505 | $0 |
National Coalition Against Censorship Inc New York, NY | $1,868,185 | $2,156,338 |
New York State Newspapers Foundation Albany, NY | $735,691 | $109,154 |
Media Coalition Foundation Inc New York, NY | $42,784 | $220,475 |
Dynaweb Foundation Middletown, NY | $531,166 | $4,510 |
Mit Free Speech Alliance Cambridge, MA | $309,161 | $343,048 |
Hidden Choices Inc Greens Farms, CT | $56,912 | $0 |
Mlrc Institute New York, NY | $165,535 | $0 |