FIRST AMENDMENT FOUNDATION

EIN: 592449379 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

TALLAHASSEE, FL

Total Revenue
$166,366
Total Expenses
$316,608
Total Assets
$287,778
Net Assets
$287,716
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
BOBBY BLOCK
Phone
8502223518
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FIRST AMENDMENT FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $166K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 57% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $317K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 90% operating deficit.

Mission

A SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE TO THE PUBLIC AND NEWS MEDIA. IT PROTECTS THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO OPEN GOVERNMENT THROUGH EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $215,691

THE FIRST ADMENDMENT FOUNDATION HAS A STATEWIDE TOLL-FREE HOTLINE THAT BENEFITS THOUSANDS BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ON THE OPEN GOVERNMENT LAW. THE FOUNDATION ALSO TRAINS HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS...

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THE FIRST ADMENDMENT FOUNDATION HAS A STATEWIDE TOLL-FREE HOTLINE THAT BENEFITS THOUSANDS BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND GUIDANCE ON THE OPEN GOVERNMENT LAW. THE FOUNDATION ALSO TRAINS HUNDREDS OF CITIZENS AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ON THE SUNSHINE LAW.

Program 2
Expenses: $10,219

PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE SUNSHINE MANUAL. THE SUNSHINE MANUAL PROVIDES PUBLIC OFFICIALS, CITIZEN ACTIVISTS, AND JOURNALISTS WITH UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, INCLUDING RECENT CASE LAW AND ATTORNEY GENERAL...

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PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE SUNSHINE MANUAL. THE SUNSHINE MANUAL PROVIDES PUBLIC OFFICIALS, CITIZEN ACTIVISTS, AND JOURNALISTS WITH UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, INCLUDING RECENT CASE LAW AND ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $95,117
Program Service Revenue $25,369
Investment Income $45,867
Other Revenue $13
TOTAL REVENUE $166,366

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $151,030
Fundraising Expenses $22,897
Program Expenses $225,910
Other Expenses $165,578
TOTAL EXPENSES $316,608

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $166,366 $383,668 -0.6%
Expenses $316,608 $260,367 +0.2%
Net Income $-150,242 $123,301 -2.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✓ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DICK BATCHELOR TRUSTEE N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA BRIGHAM TREASURER PR N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK CHRISTIE TRUSTEE N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE DEESON SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LAKE TRUSTEE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL J MORLEY TRUSTEE N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN NOLTE TRUSTEE N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB SHAW CHAIRMAN PRO N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $166,366 $316,608 $287,778 $-150,242
2023 $383,668 $260,367 $452,177 $123,301
2022 $118,502 $137,368 $304,318 $-18,866
2021 $253,549 $318,893 $408,613 $-65,344
2020 $281,602 $314,087 $490,980 $-32,485
2019 $204,345 $283,692 $482,177 $-79,347
2018 $234,095 $281,434 $494,181 $-47,339
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