Student Press Law Center
Student Press Law Center
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About this organization
Mission
The Student Press Law Center works at the intersection of law, journalism and education to promote, support and defend the rights of student journalists and their advisers at the high school and college levels. The nonprofit, nonpartisan SPLC provides information, training and legal assistance at no charge to student journalists and the educators who work with them. Founded in 1974, the SPLC is based in Washington, D.C.
About
The Student Press Law Center (SPLC) is the nation's only legal assistance agency devoted exclusively to educating high school and college journalists about the rights and responsibilities embodied in the First Amendment, and supporting the student news media in their struggle to cover important issues free from censorship. In addition, SPLC operates a formal attorney referral network of more than 200 lawyers across the country who are available to provide free legal representation to local students when necessary. Approximately 2,000 student journalists, teachers and others from around the country contact the SPLC for assistance and support annually.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Advocates for student first amendment rights, for freedom of online speech, and for open government on campus. the splc provides information, training and legal assistance at no charge to student journalists and the educators who work with them.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Supports and defends student free press rights and provides educational resources and training.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as DC.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 1608 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW NO 211, WASHINGTON, DC, 20036.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 9 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $141,668.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization pays $469,135 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $132,530 in fundraising expenses.