Center For American Liberty
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Leesburg, VA
- Founding
- 03/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-0727789
Organization Overview
Center For American Liberty is located in Leesburg, VA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For American Liberty employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For American 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 12/2021, Center For American Liberty generated $4.0m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY LEADS THE FIGHT FOR FREE SPEECH AND CIVIL LIBERTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. BY LEVERAGING ITS NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF LITIGATORS, THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY ZEALOUSLY ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS WHOSE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS HAVE BEEN CENSORED AND WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE MOVEMENT TO DEFEND FREE SPEECH AND CIVIL LIBERTIES PROTECTED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION. IN 2021, THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY SCORED THREE LANDMARK VICTORIES AT THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT IN DEFENSE OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY - TANDON V. NEWSOM, GISH V. NEWSOM, AND SOUTH BAY UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH V. NEWSOM, WHERE IT SERVED AS CO-COUNSEL. THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY LED THE NATION CHALLENGING OVERLY BROAD AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, INCLUDING ITS CHALLENGE TO THE SHUTDOWN OF BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, IN BRACH V. NEWSOM. IN 2021, THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY FOUGHT "BIG TECH" CENSORSHIP IN O'HANDLEY V. PADILLA - A LANDMARK LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE UNCONSTITUTIONAL COLLUSION BETWEEN CALIFORNIA'S OFFICE OF ELECTION CYBERSECURITY AND TWITTER. ALSO, IN MAHONEY V. UNITED STATES CAPITOL POLICE BOARD, THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED THE RIGHT OF A MINISTER TO PRAY, WITH OTHERS, OUTSIDE THE U.S. CAPITOL BUILDING. FINALLY, THE CENTER FOR AMERICAN LIBERTY LEVERAGED ITS NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF LAWYERS TO DEFEND CIVIL LIBERTIES FROM COAST TO COAST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Trammell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $170,000 |
Harmeet Dhillon CEO | Officer | 2 | $120,000 |
Jason Clark President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Marston Secretary And Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Lee Cheng Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Hage Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Blitz Digital Group Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $629,850 |
Eimer Stahl Llp Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $418,269 |
Praetorian Public Relations Public Relations | 12/30/21 | $132,900 |
Dhillon Law Group Legal And Administrative Services | 12/30/21 | $507,469 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $24,582 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,746,307 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,770,889 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $203,130 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $3,975,957 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $308,869 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,532 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $212,846 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $800,728 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,770 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,277,816 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,124 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,296 |
| Travel | $5,161 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,100 |
| Insurance | $1,722 |
| All other expenses | $1,559 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,367,430 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,098,500 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $16,058 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,114,558 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $163,505 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $163,505 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $951,053 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,114,558 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Center For American Liberty has recieved totaling $294,428.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $25,970 |
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $21,100 |
Bell Charitable Foundation Rancho Santa Fe, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO DEFEND FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOMS & CIVIL LIBERTIES OF AMERICANS | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,908 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $113,468 |
| Other Expense | $113,468 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Services Corporation Of Virginia Richmond, VA | $10,646,853 | $14,922,389 |
Legal Aid Of West Virginia Inc Charleston, WV | $8,085,231 | $13,007,034 |
Legal Aid Society Of The District Of Columbia Washington, DC | $11,128,950 | $10,485,553 |
Childrens Law Center Incorporated Washington, DC | $14,378,579 | $12,810,088 |
Legal Aid Justice Center Charlottesville, VA | $15,560,165 | $9,357,960 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Louisville & Jefferson County Public Defender Corporation Louisville, KY | $5,987,315 | $9,350,159 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |
American Immigration Council Washington, DC | $13,684,785 | $11,573,139 |
Kentucky Association Of Sexual Assault Programs Inc Frankfort, KY | $1,735,100 | $7,408,775 |
National Veterans Legal Services Program Inc Washington, DC | $7,634,084 | $8,237,784 |
Legal Counsel For The Elderly Washington, DC | $92,264,920 | $10,265,628 |