First Amendment Coalition

“The governing board has revised the bylaws to (1) eliminate a provision allowing several nonprofit journalism/media groups to appoint members to the board, and (2) to allow individuals who are not members of the board to serve in advisory capacity, and at the board's pleasure, on committees established by the board. Such advisory members of committees do not have voting authority.”

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

“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.”

“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. This process was last done in 2023.”

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

“Nonpartisan and nonprofit, fac believes that the broadest range of engaged and informed communities is essential to the health of our democracy - that the values expressed by the first amendment provide a blueprint for an inclusive, equitable society and a responsive, accountable government. To that end, fac educates, advocates and litigates to advance government transparency and first amendment protections for all. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fac recognizes that our mission can only be achieved by actively cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion, both inside and outside the organization. We believe that in order to realize the promise of the values underlying the first amendment, we must reach and include as broad a range of voices as possible to inform our policies, priorities and programs. We recognize that systemic inequities rooted in, among other things, race and gender require fac to take the initiative in seeking out and embracing a diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. To that end, we commit to actively expanding and diversifying our networks. We recognize it is our responsibility to allocate our resources in support of and collaboration with institutions, individuals, organizations, and coalitions that reflect the diversity of california and the nation, especially those traditionally excluded from power and resources. Fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community is both a goal in itself and an integral part of carrying out our organizational mission.”

“This is the initial year that the organization obtained an audit. The organization has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the financial statement audit and selection of independent accountant.”