Program areas at First Liberty
LEGAL: First Liberty Institute provides pro-bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty for individuals, churches and synagogues, and other religious ministries. During 2021-2022 FLI represented plaintiffs in 49 cases and administrative proceedings filed throughout the United States, helping individuals, churches, and religious schools combat unconstitutional Covid-19 lockdown orders from state and local governments, guarding land use rights of churches and synagogues and their members, and otherwise protecting the religious liberty of all Americans from government encroachment. Schedule O has a complete list of cases.
EDUCATION: Reaching and educating the public about key issues and legal cases that impact their religious liberties. Through use of video, websites, speaking engagements, letters and collaterial materials, we reach target audiences with important information and empower them to take action.
Grants made by First Liberty
Who funds First Liberty
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at First Liberty
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kelly Shackelford | President , Chief Executive Officer and Chief Counsel | $551,267 | 2024-11-05 |
| David Holmes | Executive Vice President , Chief Operating and Financial Officer | $426,796 | 2024-11-05 |
| Kassie Dulin | Senior Director of External Affairs Counsel | | 2024-11-05 |
| Steve Purdum | Chief Development Officer | | 2024-11-05 |
| Jeff Mateer | Executive Vice President , Chief Legal Officer | $357,060 | 2024-11-05 |
| ...and 10 more key personnel |
Financials for First Liberty
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $23,962,072 | $25,904,532 | -7.5% |
| Program services | $18,693 | $45,002 | -58.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $364,422 | $33,508 | 987.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-8,287 | $-8,730 | 5.1% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $24,336,900 | $25,974,312 | -6.3% |
Organizations like First Liberty
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) | 501(c)(3) | Purcellville, VA | $18,020,149 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $10,032,565 |
| Aclu Foundation of Southern California | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $11,479,077 |
| Texas Civil Rights Project | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $7,832,363 |
| Native American Rights Fund (NARF) | 501(c)(3) | Boulder, CO | $18,937,073 |
| National Immigration Law Center | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $12,123,905 |
| National Women's Law Center | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $28,362,796 |
| Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability | 501(c)(3) | Fresno, CA | $6,182,497 |
| Free Press | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $8,915,775 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP) | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $16,986,986 |
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 41 new grant, including a grant for $587,500 from WaterStone May 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsHuman rights organizationsLegal service nonprofitsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman rightsLegal services
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2001 W Plano Pkwy
- Plano, TX 75075
- Metro area
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- County
- Collin County, TX
- Website URL
- firstliberty.org/Â
- Phone
- (972) 941-4444
- Facebook page
- AdvanceLibertyÂ
- Twitter profile
- @advancelibertyÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 75-1403169
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1972
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
- NAICS code, primary
- 5411: Legal Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0210004
- FTB Entity ID
- 3722474
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-11-20
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