Program areas at Institute for Free Speech
The litigation program of the Institute for Free Speech pursues strategic litigation and files amicus briefs to defend the first amendment rights to Free political Speech, press, assembly and petition.
The Institute for Free Speech publishes research on the effects of laws and regulations on the first amendment rights to Free political Speech, press, assembly and petition. The Institute also tracks and analyzes proposed legislation and regulations at the federal and state level that could affect these first amendment rights.
The Institute for Free Speech educates its supporters and the public at large of the benefits of first amendment rights to Free political Speech, press, assembly and petition and the importance of these rights to our system of government. It communicates this information through published articles in newspapers, websites and magazines, briefings of and interviews with journalists, appearances on television and radio, newsletters, and social media, and an extensive website and blog.
Other awards and income were provided for various activities of the Institute related to its mission.
Grants made by Institute for Free Speech
Who funds Institute for Free Speech
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Institute for Free Speech
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Tom Garrett | Chief Communications Officer | | 2024-11-01 |
| Alan Gura | Vice President for Litigation | $230,834 | 2024-11-01 |
| David Keating | President | $187,742 | 2024-11-01 |
| Peter Russo | Director of External Relations | | 2024-11-01 |
| Doug Granger | Director of Development | | 2024-11-01 |
| ...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for Institute for Free Speech
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,110,649 | $3,157,682 | -1.5% |
| Program services | $380,722 | $574,150 | -33.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $78,762 | $101,919 | -22.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $82,400 | $35,750 | 130.5% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $13,356 | $-2,128 | 727.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $17,788 | $14,680 | 21.2% |
| Total revenues | $3,683,677 | $3,882,053 | -5.1% |
Organizations like Institute for Free Speech
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| NETWORK Advocates for Catholic Social Justice (NEP) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $4,146,929 |
| Free Press | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $8,915,775 |
| Center for Christian Virtue | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $4,191,677 |
| Equal Justice Society (EJS) | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $2,837,356 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women | 501(c)(3) | Herndon, VA | $3,855,814 |
| Liberty Justice Center | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $2,798,379 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $16,800,523 |
| Death With Dignity National Center | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $1,236,753 |
| The United States Sportsmen's Alliance Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $3,044,198 |
| Parents Television Media Council (PTC) | 501(c)(3) | Burbank, CA | $1,648,283 |
Data update history
December 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Susquehanna Foundation May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $947,900 from Donors Trust Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsPublic policy
Characteristics
LobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1150 Connecticut Ave NW 801
- Washington, DC 20036
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- District of Columbia, DC
- Website URL
- ifs.org/Â
- Phone
- (202) 301-3300
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-3676886
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2005
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- 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
- CT0149998
- FTB Entity ID
- 3188544
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-02-05
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