Civic Intelligence

Mit Free Speech Alliance

EIN 87-4018419 • 501(c)3 • Cambridge, MA

Profile

To promote free expression, academic freedom, viewpoint diversity, and open scientific inquiry in the MIT community

One Broadway 14th FloorCambridge, MA 02142
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

15th percentile

-43%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

100th percentile

$129,161

Higher top officer pay than 100% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 63.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

68th percentile

10%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

29th percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Down

$375,869

Down $84,816 (-18%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$29,916

Up $3,000 (+11%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$345,953

Down $87,816 (-20%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$203,814

Down $169,273 (-45%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$291,630

Up $43,151 (+17%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$87,816

Down $212,424 (-170%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2022: $309,161Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $309,1612022Assets 2023: $460,685Liabilities 2023: $26,916Net Assets 2023: $433,7692023Assets 2024: $375,869Liabilities 2024: $29,916Net Assets 2024: $345,9532024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$375,869
Liabilities$29,916
Net Assets$345,953
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth29th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2022: $343,048Expenses 2022: $33,887Net Income 2022: $309,1612022Revenue 2023: $373,087Expenses 2023: $248,479Net Income 2023: $124,6082023Revenue 2024: $203,814Expenses 2024: $291,630Net Income 2024: -$87,8162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$203,814
Expenses$291,630
Net Income-$87,816
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$375,869
Liabilities
$29,916
Net assets
$345,953
Revenue
$203,814
Expenses
$291,630
Net income
-$87,816
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.76$0.30$3.46$2.04$2.92$0.88
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.61$0.27$4.34$3.73$2.48$1.25
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.09$0.00$3.09$3.43$0.34$3.09
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 29, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$203,814
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote free expression, academic freedom, viewpoint diversity, and open scientific inquiry in the MIT community

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$422,499$314,254▼ $108,245
Pledges and Grants Receivable$25,000$50,000▲ $25,000
Intangible Assets$11,153$7,122▼ $4,031
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,033$4,493▲ $2,460
Total Assets$460,685$375,869▼ $84,816
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,916$29,916▲ $3,000
Total Liabilities$26,916$29,916▲ $3,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$158,769$260,953▲ $102,184
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$275,000$85,000▼ $190,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$433,769$345,953▼ $87,816
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$460,685$375,869▼ $84,816
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay100th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Peter BonillaExecutive DirectorFT$126,881$2,280$129,161

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chuck DavisChair Emeritus
Wayne StargardtPresident
Eric RasmusenDirector
Ken KiddDirector
Melanie RitcherDirector
Bill FrezzaSecretary
Cesarina TempletonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$203,814
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$203,814
Change in Net Assets
$-87,816

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$203,814
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$203,814
Total Revenue per Form 990
$203,814
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$140,166
Other Expenses$139,964
Total Fundraising Expense$13,917
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$11,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$50,753$63,440$12,688$126,881
Conferences and Meetings$53,045--$53,045
Fees for Services Accounting-$36,147-$36,147
Advertising$22,461--$22,461
Grants to Domestic Orgs$11,500--$11,500
Payroll Taxes$4,006$5,544$1,001$10,551
Office Expenses-$8,532-$8,532
Occupancy-$6,575-$6,575
Insurance-$4,460-$4,460
Depreciation Depletion-$4,031-$4,031
Travel$3,663--$3,663
Other Employee Benefits$911$1,595$228$2,734
Fees for Services Legal-$1,050-$1,050
Total Functional Expenses$146,339$131,374$13,917$291,630

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$291,630
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$291,630
Total Expenses per Form 990$291,630
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
MIT ConcourseCambridge, MA-Program Services$5,000
MIT Open discourse SocietyCambridge, MA-Program Services$5,000
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
Audit committee
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
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The 990 was shared with The Board of Directors before filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The Board, the Executive Committee and the officers are all aware of and were involved in the debate on, and adoption of, the conflict-of-interest policy. All of these are aware of the obligation to disclose any conflict of interest. The Board, Executive Committee and officers monitor all transactions of the Corporation for potential conflicts of interest. To date the corporation has not had any transactions with interested parties. None of the officers, directors or employees have any financial interest in the Corporation or in any person or entity with whom the Corporation has had any financial transaction or other dealings. The Board, Executive Committee, officers, and the Executive Director will continue to monitor all dealings of the Corporation for conflicts of interest in accordance with the policy.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“MFSAs Board of Directors assembled an executive search team and approved a salary range for the hiring of MFSAs first Executive Director, based in part on a review of salary figures for simililarly situated organizations. The salary of the Executive Director was within the approved range.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
MIT Free Speech Alliance
EIN
87-4018419
In Care Of
% Wayne Stargardt
Phone
2155312171
Address
One Broadway 14th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142

Signing Officer

Name
Wayne Stargardt
Title
President
Phone
2155312171
Signed
2025-07-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Wayne Stargardt
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Mullins PC
Address
7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Preparer
John Mullins
Phone
2027706371
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740)

“MIT Free Speech Alliance is subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to their exempt purposes. MIT Free Speech Alliance has determined that it is not subject to unrelated business income tax and has not filed an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) with the IRS. MIT Free Speech Alliance does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. MIT Free Speech Alliance would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MIT Free Speech Alliance is subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to their exempt purposes. MIT Free Speech Alliance has determined that it is not subject to unrelated business income tax and has not filed an Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (Form 990-T) with the IRS. MIT Free Speech Alliance does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. MIT Free Speech Alliance would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Board, the Executive Committee and the officers are all aware of and were involved in the debate on, and adoption of, the conflict-of-interest policy. All of these are aware of the obligation to disclose any conflict of interest. The Board, Executive Committee and officers monitor all transactions of the Corporation for potential conflicts of interest. To date the corporation has not had any transactions with interested parties. None of the officers, directors or employees have any financial interest in the Corporation or in any person or entity with whom the Corporation has had any financial transaction or other dealings. The Board, Executive Committee, officers, and the Executive Director will continue to monitor all dealings of the Corporation for conflicts of interest in accordance with the policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MFSAs Board of Directors assembled an executive search team and approved a salary range for the hiring of MFSAs first Executive Director, based in part on a review of salary figures for simililarly situated organizations. The salary of the Executive Director was within the approved range.
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