THE FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION'S (FIRE'S) MISSION IS TO DEFEND AND SUSTAIN THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF ALL AMERICANS TO FREE SPEECH AND FREE THOUGHT-THE MOST ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF LIBERTY.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)FIRE EDUCATES AMERICANS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE INALIENABLE RIGHTS, PROMOTES A CULTURE OF RESPECT FOR THESE RIGHTS, AND PROVIDES THE MEANS TO PRESERVE THEM. FIRE RECOGNIZES THAT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN PRESERVING FREE THOUGHT WITHIN A FREE SOCIETY. TO THIS END, WE PLACE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON DEFENDING THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY MEMBERS ON OUR NATION'S CAMPUSES, INCLUDING FREEDOM OF SPEECH, FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION, DUE PROCESS, LEGAL EQUALITY, RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, AND SANCTITY OF CONSCIENCE.
| Year | Grants | Total Giving | Avg Grant | New | Repeat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | $567K | $35K | 12 | 3 |
| 2023 | 12 | $408K | $34K | 8 | 2 |
| 2022 | 14 | $302K | $22K | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | $94K | $47K | 2 | 0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 | $40,016,763 ↑ | $29,735,575 | $64,460,257 |
| 2023 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 | $33,424,334 ↓ | $27,991,138 | $53,228,242 |
| 2022 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 | $35,935,057 ↓ | $34,236,134 | $45,150,940 |
| 2021 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 | $37,125,569 ↑ | $22,299,708 | $41,875,620 |
| 2020 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 | $16,092,176 ↑ | $10,499,318 | $29,150,118 |
| 2019 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 | $13,740,060 ↑ | $9,463,308 | $21,285,158 |
| 2018 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 | $10,939,868 ↓ | $8,706,449 | $17,365,804 |
| 2017 990 - Public charity return Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 | $12,605,246 | $8,101,665 | $15,133,105 |
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