First Liberty Institute

Organization Overview

First Liberty Institute, operating under the name First Liberty, is located in Plano, TX. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, First Liberty employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Liberty is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, First Liberty generated $18.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FIRST LIBERTY INSTITUTE PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ADVANCE AND DEFEND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FOR INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, AND OTHER MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LEGAL: FIRST LIBERTY INSTITUTE PROVIDES PRO-BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO ADVANCE AND DEFEND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FOR INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES, AND OTHER RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES. DURING 2020-2021 FLI REPRESENTED PLAINTIFFS IN 34 CASES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS FILED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, HELPING INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, AND RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS COMBAT UNCONSTITUTIONAL COVID-19 LOCKDOWN ORDERS FROM STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, GUARDING LAND USE RIGHTS OF CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES AND THEIR MEMBERS, AND OTHERWISE PROTECTING THE RELIGIOUS LIBERTY OF ALL AMERICANS FROM GOVERNMENT ENCROACHMENT. SCHEDULE O HAS A COMPLETE LIST OF CASES.


EDUCATION: REACHING AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT KEY ISSUES AND LEGAL CASES THAT IMPACT THEIR RELIGIOUS LIBERTIES. THROUGH USE OF VIDEO, WEBSITES, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, LETTERS AND COLLATERIAL MATERIALS, WE REACH TARGET AUDIENCES WITH IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND EMPOWER THEM TO TAKE ACTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kelly Shackelford
President/ceo
$494,922
David Holmes
Coo/cfo/evp
$376,968
Hiram S Sasser
Exec. Gen. Counsel
$261,512
Mike Berry
Gen. Counsel
$258,091
Andrew Graham
Senior Fellow
$203,074
Justin Butterfield
Sr. Counsel
$200,714

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Rick Beggs
Consultation
$116,958
Madison Strategies
Consulting
$137,500
Todd Dexter Assoc
Consulting Svcs.
$343,747
Dunham And Company
Digital Consulting
$107,766
Crc Advisors
Communications Consult.
$100,951
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$4,324
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$18,761,627
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,131,975
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$18,765,951
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $47,999
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $18,813,950

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, First Liberty Institute has awarded $46,252 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General support

$31,252

COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General support

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that First Liberty Institute has recieved totaling $39,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Light Foundation Inc

Denton, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$15,000
Barbara A Allen Charitable Foundation

Edwards, CO

PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS

$10,000
Demery Family Foundation Inc

Bloomfield Hills, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
Reilly Family Foundation

Aledo, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$2,500
The Paul & Barbara Flowers Foundation

Dothan, AL

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$1,000
Eaves Family Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: DONATION

$500
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