Civic Intelligence

Speech First Inc.

EIN 82-3599047 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

Speech first's mission is to support students who seek to protect their rights to free speech, expression or association. By joining together, the speech first community is an assurance to students that they will not fight these battles lone, they will find support every step of the way; on campus, in the courts and in the media.

1300 I St NW Ste 400EWashington, DC 20005

speechfirst.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

72nd percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

63%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

9.7%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,449,583

Up $673,079 (+87%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$203,956

Up $142,593 (+232%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,245,627

Up $530,486 (+74%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin72nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,800,339

Up $204,307 (+7.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$2,269,853

Down $129,574 (-5.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$530,486

Up $333,881 (+170%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2017: $250,000Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $250,0002017Assets 2018: $33,993Liabilities 2018: $7,325Net Assets 2018: $26,6682018Assets 2019: $37,867Liabilities 2019: $305,400Net Assets 2019: -$267,5332019Assets 2020: $360,527Liabilities 2020: $5,851Net Assets 2020: $354,6762020Assets 2021: $350,578Liabilities 2021: $5,011Net Assets 2021: $345,5672021Assets 2022: $543,967Liabilities 2022: $25,431Net Assets 2022: $518,5362022Assets 2023: $776,504Liabilities 2023: $61,363Net Assets 2023: $715,1412023Assets 2024: $1,449,583Liabilities 2024: $203,956Net Assets 2024: $1,245,6272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,449,583
Liabilities$203,956
Net Assets$1,245,627
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2017: $250,000Expenses 2017: $0Net Income 2017: $250,0002017Revenue 2018: $1,253,461Expenses 2018: $1,476,793Net Income 2018: -$223,3322018Revenue 2019: $1,262,640Expenses 2019: $1,556,841Net Income 2019: -$294,2012019Revenue 2020: $2,294,011Expenses 2020: $1,671,802Net Income 2020: $622,2092020Revenue 2021: $2,272,281Expenses 2021: $2,281,390Net Income 2021: -$9,1092021Revenue 2022: $2,325,417Expenses 2022: $2,152,448Net Income 2022: $172,9692022Revenue 2023: $2,596,032Expenses 2023: $2,399,427Net Income 2023: $196,6052023Revenue 2024: $2,800,339Expenses 2024: $2,269,853Net Income 2024: $530,4862024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,800,339
Expenses$2,269,853
Net Income$530,486
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,449,583
Liabilities
$203,956
Net assets
$1,245,627
Revenue
$2,800,339
Expenses
$2,269,853
Net income
$530,486
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.20$1.25$2.80$2.27$0.53
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.06$0.72$2.60$2.40$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.03$0.52$2.33$2.15$0.17
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.01$0.35$2.27$2.28$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.01$0.35$2.29$1.67$0.62
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.31$0.27$1.26$1.56$0.29
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.01$0.03$1.25$1.48$0.22
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.25$0.00$0.25
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,800,339
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Speech first's mission is to support students who seek to protect their rights to free speech, expression or association. By joining together, the speech first community is an assurance to students that they will not fight these battles lone, they will find support every step of the way; on campus, in the courts and in the media.

Speech first will defend students' free speech rights on campus. Through advocacy, litigation, and education, we will put colleges and universities on notice that shutting down unwanted speech will no longer be tolerated.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$767,077$1,038,422▲ $271,345
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$400,000-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,427$11,161▲ $1,734
Total Assets$776,504$1,449,583▲ $673,079
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$61,363$203,956▲ $142,593
Total Liabilities$61,363$203,956▲ $142,593
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$715,141$845,627▲ $130,486
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$400,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$715,141$1,245,627▲ $530,486
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$776,504$1,449,583▲ $673,079
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Cherise TrumpExecutive DirectorFT$158,000$6,320$164,320
Mary Ellen BeattyDirector of OperationsPT$72,000$2,160$74,160

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nicole NeilyChairman
Alexander TitusDirector
Jamil JafferDirector
Josh HoldenriedDirector
Matthew FoldiDirector
Max EdenDirector
Kathryn Ciano MaulerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Consovoy Mccarthy PllcLegal Services1600 WILSON BOULEVARD STE 700, Arlington, VA 22209$1,062,000
American Philanthropic LLCFundraising Consulting651 VALLEY ROAD, Hockessin, DE 19707$198,806
Crc Public RelationsSocial/digital Services2850 EISENHOWER AVE, Alexandria, VA 22314$155,000
Athos Media StrategiesMedia Consulting3010 WINCHESTER AVE STE 302, Purchase, NY 10577$141,900
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,800,339
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,800,339
Change in Net Assets
$530,486

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,800,339
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,800,339
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,800,339
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,941,213
Total Fundraising Expense$486,476
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$328,640
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$1,083,904--$1,083,904
Fees for Services Other$344,541-$332,858$677,399
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$92,000$74,800$63,200$230,000
Other Salaries and Wages$7,984-$47,657$55,641
Conferences and Meetings$27,826$11,981$15,272$55,079
Travel$27,174$11,700$14,912$53,786
Fees for Services Accounting-$30,706-$30,706
Other Employee Benefits$8,128$7,576$8,951$24,655
Payroll Taxes$5,950$9,128$3,266$18,344
Other Expenses-$16,942-$16,942
Office Expenses$1,076$9,384-$10,460
Insurance$655$6,672$360$7,687
Advertising$5,250--$5,250
Total Functional Expenses$1,604,488$178,889$486,476$2,269,853

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,269,853
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,269,853
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,269,853
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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 6

“Any individual who seeks to support the organization, pays membership dues, if any, and meets any additional standards and procedures that may be established by the board of directors is eligible to become a member.”

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

“Six directors are elected by the board and one director may be elected by the members.”

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

“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and other key staff prior to submission to the irs. A copy is provided to the board prior to the return being filed with the irs.”

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

“Directors and officers are required to review the conflict of interest policy and disclose any conflicts on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of the executive director is reviewed annually by the board of directors and is established based on available data of compensation at similarly-sized organizations. In addition the board approves compensation for other employees as recommended by the executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization does not make its governing documents or conflict of interest policy available to the public. The organization's form 990 and exemption application are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Speech First Inc
EIN
82-3599047
Phone
5717487741
Address
1300 I ST NW STE 400E, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Nicole Neily
Title
Board Chair
Phone
5717487741
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nicole Neily
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Uhy Advisors Great Lakes Inc
Address
7171 STADIUM DRIVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
Preparer
Rhonda L Newman
Phone
2693817600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Media: program service expenses 299,129. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 299,129. Research: program service expenses 45,412. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 45,412. Consulting: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 332,858. Total expenses 332,858.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0SPEECH FIRST'S MISSION IS TO DEFEND STUDENTS WHO SEEK TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH, EXPRESSION OR ASSOCIATION. BY COMING TOGETHER, WE'VE CREATED A NATIONWIDE COMMUNITY OF FREE SPEECH SUPPORTERS TO REASSURE STUDENTS THAT THEY WON'T FIGHT THESE CASES ALONE AND THAT THEY'LL BE SUPPORTED EVERY STEP OF THE WAY: ON CAMPUS, IN THE MEDIA AND IN COURT.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO SEEKS TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION, PAYS MEMBERSHIP DUES, IF ANY, AND MEETS ANY ADDITIONAL STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A MEMBER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SIX DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD AND ONE DIRECTOR MAY BE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER KEY STAFF PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS ESTABLISHED BASED ON AVAILABLE DATA OF COMPENSATION AT SIMILARLY-SIZED ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION THE BOARD APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 AND EXEMPTION APPLICATION ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6MEDIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 299,129. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 299,129. RESEARCH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 45,412. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 45,412. CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 332,858. TOTAL EXPENSES 332,858.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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