Civic Intelligence

First Amendment Project

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 94-3161968

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Nov 24, 2014

Organization Profilewww.thefirstamendment.org
1736 Franklin Street9th Floor94612

(510) 208-7744

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

92nd percentile

55%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$107,842

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.6% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

97th percentile

198%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

429%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Up

$179,277

Up $119,034 (+198%) from 2012

Net Assets

Up

$179,186

Up $274,643 (+288%) from 2012

Liabilities

Down

$91

Down $155,609 (-100%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$500,200

Up $405,692 (+429%) from 2012

Expenses

Up

$223,833

Up $137,888 (+160%) from 2012

Net Income

Up

$276,367

Up $267,804 (+3127%) from 2012

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$200K$100K$0-$100K-$200KAssets 2010: $40,977Liabilities 2010: $155,694Net Assets 2010: -$114,7172010Assets 2011: $56,792Liabilities 2011: $160,812Net Assets 2011: -$104,0202011Assets 2012: $60,243Liabilities 2012: $155,700Net Assets 2012: -$95,4572012Assets 2013: $179,277Liabilities 2013: $91Net Assets 2013: $179,1862013Assets 2014: $34,040Liabilities 2014: $15,598Net Assets 2014: $18,4422014Assets 2015: $70,265Liabilities 2015: $34,8192015Assets 2016: $61,264Liabilities 2016: $81,5702016Assets 2017: $81,569Liabilities 2017: $48,878Net Assets 2017: $32,6912017Assets 2020: $27,888Liabilities 2020: $49,429Net Assets 2020: -$21,5412020

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$179,277
Liabilities$91
Net Assets$179,186
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $321,8802010Revenue 2011: $176,088Expenses 2011: $165,393Net Income 2011: $10,6952011Revenue 2012: $94,508Expenses 2012: $85,945Net Income 2012: $8,5632012Revenue 2013: $500,200Expenses 2013: $223,833Net Income 2013: $276,3672013Revenue 2014: $71,127Expenses 2014: $231,871Net Income 2014: -$160,7442014Revenue 2015: $180,500Expenses 2015: $163,429Net Income 2015: $17,0712015Revenue 2016: $99,850Expenses 2016: $155,602Net Income 2016: -$55,7522016Revenue 2017: $135,271Expenses 2017: $82,256Net Income 2017: $53,0152017Revenue 2020: $72,140Expenses 2020: $92,090Net Income 2020: -$19,9502020

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$500,200
Expenses$223,833
Net Income$276,367
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Nov 24, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$500,200
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The First Amendment Project is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to protecting and promoting freedom of information, expression, and petition. For over ten years, FAP has provided advice, educational materials, and legal representation to its core constituency of activists, journalists, and artists in service of these fundamental liberties.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$55,497$170,952▲ $115,455
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$3,150▲ $3,150
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$221$2,287▲ $2,066
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,000$2,000→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$815$815→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$73$73→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$58,606$179,277▲ $120,671
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$113,735--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,857$0▼ $24,857
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$17,108$91▼ $17,017
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$155,700$91▼ $155,609
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-97,094$179,186▲ $276,280
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-97,094$179,186▲ $276,280
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$58,606$179,277▲ $120,671

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Equipment$2,287$1,204$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
James WheatonSecretary/TreasurerPT$107,842$107,842

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Clinton FeinPresident
Dori MaynardMember
Hanna RegevMember
Merrit JonesMember
Rory EastburgMember
Susan FaludiMember

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
James WheatonLegal Fees-$107,842
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$75,352
Program Service Revenue
$407,857
Investment Income
$14
Other Revenue
$16,977
All Other Contributions
$75,352
Change in Net Assets
$276,367
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$205,396
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$18,437
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal$167,754$0$0$167,754
Other Salaries and Wages$19,557$1,029$0$20,586
Office Expenses$14,270$6,116$0$20,386
Occupancy$9,162$3,927$0$13,089
Travel$3,679$0$0$3,679
Other Employee Benefits$3,135$165$0$3,300
Information Technology$212$91$0$303
Conferences and Meetings$104$0$0$104
Insurance$81$0$0$81
Payroll Taxes$-5,177$-272$0$-5,449
Total Functional Expenses$212,777$11,056$0$223,833
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
James WheatonSecretary/TresurerIndependent Contractor legal feesNo$107,842

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“This 990 is”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The members of the Board establishes compensation for the Executive Director. Executive Director receives reviews annually conducted by the Board. Executive Director, with Board's approval, determines compensation for other key employees. Executive Director conducts routine reviews of key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All information related to this form is available by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
94-3161968
Phone
5102087744

Signing Officer

Name
Nicole Feliciano
Title
Operations Director
Phone
5102087744
Signed
2014-11-24

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Wheaton
Formed
1992
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$179,277
Liabilities
$91
Net assets
$179,186
Revenue
$500,200
Expenses
$223,833
Net income
$276,367
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.28$0.49$0.22$0.72$0.92$0.20
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.49$0.33$1.35$0.82$0.53
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.61$0.82$1.00$1.56$0.56
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.70$0.35$1.81$1.63$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.16$0.18$0.71$2.32$1.61
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.00$1.79$5.00$2.24$2.76
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.60$1.56$0.95$0.95$0.86$0.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.57$1.61$1.04$1.76$1.65$0.11
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.41$1.56$1.15$3.22
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