American Atheists
American Atheists
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About this organization
Mission
Since 1963, American Atheists has protected the absolute separation of religion from government, raised the profile of atheists and atheism in our nation’s public and political discourse, and educated Americans about atheism. American Atheists envisions a world in which public policy is made using the best evidence we have rather than religious dogma and where religious beliefs are no longer seen as an excuse for bigotry or cause to receive special treatment from the government. We strive to create an environment where atheism and atheists are accepted as members of our nation’s communities and where casual bigotry against our community is seen as abhorrent and unacceptable.
About
Since 1963, American Atheists has been the premier organization fighting for the civil liberties of atheists and the total, absolute separation of government and religion. American Atheists was born out of a court case begun in 1959 by the Murray family which challenged prayer recitation in the public schools.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The organization works for the civil liberties of atheists and the total, absolute separation of government and religion.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “American atheists is a nonpolitical educational organization dedicated to the complete and absolute separation of state and church, accepting the explanation of thomas jefferson that the first amendment of the constitution of the united states was meant to create a "wall of separation" between state and church. the organization is dedicated to working for the civil rights of atheists, promoting separation of church and state, and providing information and education about atheism.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is NJ.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 225 CRISTIANI STREET, CRANFORD, NJ, 07016.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 15 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 -$604,791.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization pays $740,268 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $161,328 in fundraising expenses.
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