Civic Intelligence

First Amendment Coalition

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 33-0308483

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 08, 2022

534 Fourth Street BSan Rafael, CA 94901

(415) 460-5060

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

55th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$168,298

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.3% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

61st percentile

16%

Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

8.1%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$1,357,417

Up $182,950 (+16%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$1,357,417

Up $182,950 (+16%) from 2020

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Revenue

Up

$1,033,304

Up $77,155 (+8.1%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$876,581

Up $111,965 (+15%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$156,723

Down $34,810 (-18%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $673,608Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $673,6082014Assets 2015: $698,069Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $698,0692015Assets 2016: $759,343Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $759,3432016Assets 2017: $888,620Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $888,6202017Assets 2018: $935,692Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $935,6922018Assets 2019: $950,341Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $950,3412019Assets 2020: $1,174,467Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,174,4672020Assets 2021: $1,357,417Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,357,4172021Assets 2022: $1,418,046Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,418,0462022Assets 2023: $1,573,402Liabilities 2023: $44,613Net Assets 2023: $1,528,7892023Assets 2024: $1,645,808Liabilities 2024: $55,197Net Assets 2024: $1,590,6112024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$1,357,417
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,357,417

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2014: $623,526Expenses 2014: $373,183Net Income 2014: $250,3432014Revenue 2015: $444,283Expenses 2015: $409,754Net Income 2015: $34,5292015Revenue 2016: $594,042Expenses 2016: $542,838Net Income 2016: $51,2042016Revenue 2017: $545,728Expenses 2017: $427,219Net Income 2017: $118,5092017Revenue 2018: $600,932Expenses 2018: $532,307Net Income 2018: $68,6252018Revenue 2019: $637,249Expenses 2019: $636,634Net Income 2019: $6152019Revenue 2020: $956,149Expenses 2020: $764,616Net Income 2020: $191,5332020Revenue 2021: $1,033,304Expenses 2021: $876,581Net Income 2021: $156,7232021Revenue 2022: $1,061,344Expenses 2022: $1,000,521Net Income 2022: $60,8232022Revenue 2023: $1,332,966Expenses 2023: $1,248,369Net Income 2023: $84,5972023Revenue 2024: $1,438,342Expenses 2024: $1,411,288Net Income 2024: $27,0542024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,033,304
Expenses$876,581
Net Income$156,723
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 8, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$1,033,304
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The first amendment coalition protects and promotes a free press, freedom of expression and the people's right to know. Continued on schedule o.

Dedicated to advancing free speech, govt. Accountability & public participation in civic affairs

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$535,472$993,002▲ $457,530
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$388,616$364,415▼ $24,201
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$250,379--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,174,467$1,357,417▲ $182,950
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,174,467$1,357,417▲ $182,950
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,174,467$1,357,417▲ $182,950
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,174,467$1,357,417▲ $182,950

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$2,110$2,110

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2021$250,379-▲ $31,630-$282,009
2020$221,105-▲ $32,139-$250,379
2019$199,484-▲ $25,065-$221,105
2018$219,627-▼ $5,630$10,922$199,484
2017$201,748-▲ $30,811$10,087$219,627
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David SnyderExecutive DirectorFT$140,000$28,298$168,298

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Duffy CarolanPast President
Peter ScheerPresident
Dick RogersVice President
Alica Del ValleBoard Member
Bruce B BrugmannBoard Member
Cheryl BrownBoard Member
Ed ChapuisBoard Member
Edward WassermanBoard Member
Erwin ChemerinskyBoard Member
Jay HarrisBoard Member
Jean-paul JassyBoard Member
Jim NewtonBoard Member
Karl OlsonBoard Member
Lara BergtholdBoard Member
Linda JueBoard Member
Marcos BretonBoard Member
Mel OpotowskyBoard Member
Quientin KoppBoard Member
Richard GingrasBoard Member
Rowland RebeleBoard Member
Sewell ChanBoard Member
Thomas BurkeBoard Member
Tim AlgerBoard Member
Carol MelamedExecutive Committee at Large
Juliet WilliamsExecutive Committee at Large
Katherine RowlandsExecutive Committee at Large
Ricardo Sandoval-palosExecutive Committee at Large
Scott LindlawSecretary
Harold FusonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,027,669
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$5,630
Other Revenue
$5
All Other Contributions
$1,016,069
Change in Net Assets
$156,723
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$589,462
Other Expenses$203,786
Professional Fundraising Fees$83,333
Total Fundraising Expense$83,333
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$274,769$68,693-$343,462
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$134,638$33,660-$168,298
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$83,333$83,333
Office Expenses$34,844$8,710-$43,554
Payroll Taxes$30,237$7,559-$37,796
Fees for Services Other$27,209$6,802-$34,011
Occupancy$20,816$5,204-$26,020
Pension Plan Contributions$19,598$4,899-$24,497
Other Employee Benefits$12,327$3,082-$15,409
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,015-$14,015
Information Technology$7,151$1,788-$8,939
Insurance$6,273$1,568-$7,841
Fees for Services Legal$3,481--$3,481
Conferences and Meetings$558$139-$697
Travel$173$43-$216
Other Expenses$65,000$12-$12
Total Functional Expenses$637,074$156,174$83,333$876,581
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$83,333
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

Under the bylaws, each of three organizations may appoint one member to the governing board. The appointing organizations are non profit journalism/media groups that were involved in fac's founding (in 1988), but no longer play any role in fac.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The 990 will be reviewed by the executive committee of the board prior to filing with the irs.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The organization's activities are not of a kind that are likely to give rise to conflicts of interest. However, officers, directors and the key employee are expected to disclose conflicts of interest whenever they arise.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Compensation for the executive director is determined and approved by the entire board of directors. The data considered comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in comparable positions at similarly situated organizations to a limited extent. Compensation for other employees is determined and approved by the executive committee of the board of directors.last done in 2021.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
First Amendment Coalition
EIN
33-0308483
Phone
4154605060
Address
534 FOURTH STREET B, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

Signing Officer

Name
David Snyder
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4154605060
Signed
2022-11-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Snyder
Formed
1988
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
29
Independent Board Members
29
Employees
5
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Gilbert Cpas
Address
2880 GATEWAY OAKS DR STE 100, SACRAMENTO, CA 95833
Preparer
Linda D Geery
Phone
9166466464
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

Permanently restricted net assets generate income to support general operations.

PART X, LINE 2:

Fac has implemented the accounting principles related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and has determined that there is no material impact on the financial statements. With some exceptions, fac is no longer subject to u.s. Federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2018.

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IRS990/Desc0STRATEGIC LITIGATION, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACYFAC USES INTEGRATED ADVOCACY LITIGATION, EDUCATION AND POLICY ADVOCACY TO STRATEGICALLY ADVANCE OPEN GOVERNMENT, FREE-PRESS RIGHTS, AND THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW. SOME EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT VICTORIES FAC ACHIEVED IN 2021: -FAC FORCED THE DISCLOSURE OF THOUSANDS OF PAGES OF FORMERLY SECRET RECORDS OF POLICE-MISCONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS PART OF FAC'S LARGER CAMPAIGN TO ENFORCE AND STRENGTHEN CALIFORNIA'S SB 1421, A LANDMARK BILL THAT BROUGHT LONG-NEEDED TRANSPARENCY TO SUCH RECORDS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)-FAC'S FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LITIGATION AGAINST A STATE COURT SYSTEM IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENFORCED THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT TO WITNESS COURT PROCEEDINGS. THE LAWSUIT, BROUGHT JOINTLY WITH THE ACLU, SETTLED ON FAVORABLE TERMS FOR THE PUBLIC'S (AND PRESS') RIGHT OF ACCESS. IT WAS PART OF A BROADER, STATE-WIDE CAMPAIGN BY FAC AND ITS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE PUBLIC AND PRESS WERE NOT SHUT OUT OF COURT PROCEEDINGS, DESPITE RESTRICTIONS ON PHYSICAL ACCESS TO COURTS AS A RESULT OF THE COVID PANDEMIC. -FAC'S LAWSUIT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT AGAINST VENTURA COUNTY RESULTED IN THE RELEASE OF RECORDS RELATING TO COVID DEATHS IN THAT COUNTY. -FAC'S WORK ON AMICUS BRIEFS THROUGHOUT 2021, AT BOTH THE TRIAL COURT AND APPELLATE LEVEL, HELPED ADVANCE ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF FREE EXPRESSION, PRESS FREEDOMS AND OPEN GOVERNMENT.SOME EXAMPLES OF ACHIEVEMENTS IN EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING THE PUBLIC TO USE THEIR RIGHTS:-FAC HOSTED NUMEROUS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION BOOT CAMPS TO PROVIDE JOURNALISTS WITH THE TOOLS TO IMPROVE THEIR REPORTING, WHETHER DAILY OR IN-DEPTH INVESTIGATIVE WORK, BY USING FREEDOM-OF-INFORMATION LAWS MORE EFFECTIVELY.-FAC HOSTED AND/OR ORGANIZED MULTIPLE DISCUSSIONS AND WORKSHOPS ON PRESSING FIRST AMENDMENT AND ACCESS ISSUES INCLUDING:A Q&A ON THE FIRST AMENDMENT IMPLICATIONS OF THE JANUARY 6, 2021 CAPITOL RIOTS WITH NOTED SCHOLAR ERWIN CHEMERINSKY; "UNDERSTANDING POLICE RECORDS," JOINTLY PRODUCED WITH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC RADIO STATION KQED; "OPEN COURTS & RACIAL JUSTICE," JOINTLY PRODUCED WITH FIRST AMENDMENT WATCH, ON ACCESS TO COURTS AND RACIAL JUSTICE ON THE EVE OF THE TRIAL OF THE MINNEAPOLIS POLICE OFFICER WHO KILLED GEORGE FLOYD.-FAC LAUNCHED ITS FIRST ORIGINAL MULTIMEDIA PROJECT, "PROTEST AND PUSHBACK," A COLLABORATION BETWEEN FAC AND CODE BLACK MEDIA THAT AIMED TO DEEPEN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT'S ROLE IN THE MOVEMENT FOR BLACK LIVES AND TO DOCUMENT NEW THREATS TO FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.-PARTNERING WITH FIRST AMENDMENT WATCH, FAC PRODUCED A TEACHER GUIDE ON COURT ACCESS TO DEEPEN THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC ACCESS TO COURTS.
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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE FIRST AMENDMENT COALITION (FAC) IS AN AWARD-WINNING, NONPROFIT PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING FREEDOM OF SPEECH, MORE OPEN AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC AFFAIRS. THESE ATTRIBUTES, WE BELIEVE, ARE THE OXYGEN OF DEMOCRATIC SELF-GOVERNMENT. FOUNDED IN 1988, FAC ACTS LOCALLY, STATEWIDE AND NATIONALLY.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0SUBPOENA DEFENSE INITIATIVEFAC'S SUBPOENA DEFENSE INITIATIVE HELPS JOURNALISTS OPPOSE SUBPOENAS SEEKING THEIR CONFIDENTIAL SOURCES AND NOTES PROTECTED UNDER CALIFORNIA'S JOURNALIST SHIELD LAW. FAC ARRANGES FOR COUNSEL FOR JOURNALISTS OTHERWISE UNABLE TO PAY FOR LAWYERS. THE INITIATIVE ALSO INCLUDES TRAINING SEMINARS FOR LAWYERS, TEACHING THEM THE DETAILS OF JOURNALIST SUBPOENA DEFENSE. IN 2021, FAC HOSTED TWO ATTORNEY TRAINING SESSIONS AND CO-HOSTED ONE JOURNALIST TRAINING SESSION.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0LEGAL HOTLINE SERVICE IN 2021, FAC STAFF AND OUR PARTNERS AT BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER RESPONDED TO MORE THAN 800 QUESTIONS ABOUT ACCESSING PUBLIC RECORDS, PARTICIPATING IN GOVERNMENT MEETINGS, AND FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT FAC WORKS WITH ALLIES TO ADVOCATE FOR BILLS IN THE CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE THAT WOULD EXPAND THE RIGHT OF PUBLIC ACCESS OR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS, AND TO OPPOSE BILLS THAT WOULD LIMIT THESE RIGHTS.
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