First Amendment Coalition
First Amendment Coalition
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About this organization
Mission
The First Amendment Coalition is dedicated to the protection and defense of freedom of expression and the people's right to know. The Coalition is a non-profit, nonpartisan educational and advocacy organization serving the public, public servants, and the media in all its forms. Its constituency reflects an increasingly diverse society. The Coalition is committed to the principle that government is accountable to the people, and strives through education, public advocacy, litigation, and other efforts to prevent unnecessary government secrecy and to resist censorship of all kinds.
About
IN 2018 FAC ACHIEVED THESE IMPORTANT VICTORIES FOR OPEN GOVERNMENT AND THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW: STRATEGIC LITIGATION 2018 HIGHLIGHTS: FAC USES LITIGATION TO ESTABLISH NEW LEGAL RIGHTS AND TO ENFORCE EXISTING REQUIREMENTS ON RELUCTANT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. FAC FORCED THE DISCLOSURE OF NUMEROUS RECORDS THAT CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN HAD IMPROPERLY FILED UNDER SEAL IN THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT REGADING HIS EFFORT TO PARDON FORMER STATE SENATOR RODERICK WRIGHT, WHO WAS CONVICTED OF NUMEROUS COUNTS OF PERJURY AND VOTER FRAUD.FAC SUCCESSFULLY OPPOSED AN EFFORT BY POLICE UNIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT TO ESSENTIALLY NULLIFY SENATE BILL 1421, A RECENTLY ENACTED LANDMARK POLICE TRANSPARENCY BILL THAT REQUIRES RECORDS ABOUT SERIOUS POLICE MISCONDUCT TO BE MADE PUBLIC.FAC'S LAWSUIT AGAINST THE THE CITY OF SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA RESULTED IN RELEASE OF HUNDREDS OF PAGES OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT THE CITY'S NEGOTIATIONS WITH GOOGLE OVER THE TECH GIANT'S PROPOSED "MEGACAMPUS" IN DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE -- RECORDS THE CITY HAD PREVIOUSLY KEEP SECRET. FAC SUED THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO FORCE DISCLOSURE OF RECORDS RELATING TO THE GOVERNMENT'S EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF PHONE AND EMAIL RECORDS OF A NEW YORK TIMES REPORTER -- APPARENTLY IN VIOLATION OF DOJ POLICIES. FAC SUED THE SAN DIEGO DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR ITS FAILURE TO PRODUCE RECORDS OF EMPLOYEES WHO HAD BEEN ACCUSED OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT ON THE JOB.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The first amendment coalition (fac) is an award-winning, nonprofit public interest organization dedicated to advancing freedom of speech, more open and accountable government and public participation in civic affairs. these attributes, we believe, are the oxygen of democratic self-government. founded in 1988, fac acts locally, statewide and nationally.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Dedicated to advancing free speech, govt. accountability & public participation in civic affairs”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as CA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 534 FOURTH STREET NO B, SAN RAFAEL, CA, 94901.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 3 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $68,625.
- The organization has 24 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1988.
- The organization pays $268,722 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $75,000 in fundraising expenses.