Liabilities / Assets
97th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.
990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 94-3161968
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
97th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 97% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
92nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
18th percentile
Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
76th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
14th percentile
Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
45th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$27,888
Down $53,681 (-66%) from 2017
Net Assets
Down-$21,541
Down $54,232 (-166%) from 2017
Liabilities
Up$49,429
Up $551 (+1.1%) from 2017
Revenue
Down$72,140
Down $63,131 (-47%) from 2017
Expenses
Up$92,090
Up $9,834 (+12%) from 2017
Net Income
Down-$19,950
Down $72,965 (-138%) from 2017
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.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy Rights Programs. First Amendment Project's Identity Project Provides legal support on matters involving requirements of proof of identity to exercise constitutional rights. | $0 | $66,063 |
| Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Press Programs. The Project continued its efforts to provide direct legal representation and advice to activists, journalists and artists on First Amendment matters. | $0 | $26,026 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Fein | President | - | $0 | - | - |
| James Wheaton | Secretary/Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Susan Faludi | Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Merrit Jones | Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Hanna Regev | Member | - | $0 | - | - |
“Misc. Refunds and Admin Fees”
“Description;Amount^Admin Fees;34709|Filing fees bank fees corporate insurance etc;5677|travel;376^Total;40762^”
“Description;EOY Amount^Grans Receivable;2000|Equipment;12476|Accumulated Dep;-1204^Total;13272^”
“Description;EOY Amount^Accounts payable;42090|Credit Cards;7339|Loans Payable;0^Total;49429^”
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| IRS990EZ/BenefitsPaidToOrForMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | Nicole Feliciano |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 5102087744 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1222 Preservation Park Way |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Oakland |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 94612 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 27207 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 10579 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 53592 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | -19950 |
| IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt | 0 | 50000 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 44516 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 27888 |
| IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GainOrLossFromSaleOfAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GamingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossProfitLossSlsOfInvntryAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 72140 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/LandAndBuildingsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 4037 |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | -21541 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | -1591 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | -21541 |
| IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 2 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 2 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 2 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 4 | 2 |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Clinton Fein |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | James Wheaton |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | Susan Faludi |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | Merrit Jones |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 4 | Hanna Regev |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | President |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Secretary/Treasurer |
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| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Member |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Member |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt | 0 | 13272 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt | 0 | 13272 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 40762 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 14686 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | 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. |
| IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt | 0 | 814 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 3860 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Press Programs. The Project continued its efforts to provide direct legal representation and advice to activists, journalists and artists on First Amendment matters. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 1 | Privacy Rights Programs. First Amendment Project's Identity Project Provides legal support on matters involving requirements of proof of identity to exercise constitutional rights. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 26026 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 1 | 66063 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt | 0 | 514 |
| IRS990EZ/SaleOfAssetsGrossAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsNetIncomeLossAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | CA |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 46107 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 49429 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 92090 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 92089 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 72140 |
| IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | www.thefirstamendment.org |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/Contribution35ControlledInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ContributionControllerInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ContributionFamilyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/ListedByNameGoverningDocInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SupportNonSupportedOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp/SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType3FuncIntGrp/ActivitiesEngagedOrgInvlmntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType3FuncIntGrp/ActivitiesFurtherExemptPrpsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType3FuncIntGrp/ActivitiesTestInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType3SprtOrgAllGrp/OfficersCloseRelationshipInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType3SprtOrgAllGrp/SupportedOrgVoiceInvestmentInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Form990SchAType3SprtOrgAllGrp/TimelyProvidedDocumentsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/OtherSupportSumAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrganizationsCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/EIN | 0 | 943164862 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/EIN | 1 | 943099584 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/GoverningDocumentListedInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/GoverningDocumentListedInd | 1 | 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/OrganizationTypeCd | 0 | 9 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/OrganizationTypeCd | 1 | 10 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/OtherSupportAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/OtherSupportAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportedOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FOUNDATION |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportedOrgInformationGrp/SupportedOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | INSTITUTE FOR UNPOPULAR CULTURE |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportingOrganization509a3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportingOrgType3FuncIntInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SupportSumAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Misc. Refunds and Admin Fees |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Description;Amount^Admin Fees;34709|Filing fees bank fees corporate insurance etc;5677|travel;376^Total;40762^ |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Description;EOY Amount^Grans Receivable;2000|Equipment;12476|Accumulated Dep;-1204^Total;13272^ |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Description;EOY Amount^Accounts payable;42090|Credit Cards;7339|Loans Payable;0^Total;49429^ |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 |
| ReasonableCauseExplanation/ExplanationTxt | 0 | We were granted the automatic 6 month extension therefore this filing is timely. |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/AuthenticationAssuranceLevelCd | 0 | AAL2 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/LastSubmissionRqrOOBCd | 0 | 0 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/OOBSecurityVerificationCd | 0 | 11 |
| ReturnHeader/AdditionalFilerInformation/TrustedCustomerGrp/TrustedCustomerCd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | Nicole Feliciano |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | Operations Director |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 5102087744 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2021-10-29 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | FIRST AMENDMENT PROJECT |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | FIRS |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 943161968 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 5102087744 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 1222 Preservation Park Way |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Oakland |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 94612 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2021-10-29T11:52:32-07:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990EZ |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2020-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2020-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2020 |
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2020 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.