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Institute for Free Speech

Public charity
DBA: % DAVID KEATING
Research & Policy · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 20-3676886

About

Through strategic litigation, communication, activism, training, research and education, the institute works to promote and defend the political rights to free speech, press, assembly, and petition guaranteed by the first amendment.

In care of David Keating

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Research & Policy
Employees
15
Volunteers
7

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$3.7M
Expenses
$3.6M
Assets
$9.0M
Liabilities
$1.8M

Financial history

$3.9M$1.9M$0
1718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $3.7M · Peak FY2022: $3.9M · Avg: $3.2M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$48K
Grants Given
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Address

1150 Connecticut AVE NW
Washington, DC, 20036-410

Governance

Voting board members7
Independent members6
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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