First Amendment Partnership
To promote and protect religious freedom for people of all faiths. We represent the common voice of our partnering faith communities that encompass millions of americans. We focus on public policies and education that recognize the profound contribution of faith and religious freedom for the common good.
First Amendment Partnership at a glance
In short: First Amendment Partnership gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -62.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +51.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,668,340
- -16.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who First Amendment Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seymour Institute ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How First Amendment Partnership gives
- Giving fell 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $55K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seymour Institute Boston, MA | The truth to power religious freedom conference april 9-11, 2025 | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,668,340 | $1,649,682 | $1,790,355 | $15,000 | 1 | $2,658 |
| 2024 | $2,000,111 | $2,173,381 | $2,084,319 | $39,500 | 4 | $1 |
| 2023 | $2,285,445 | $1,963,703 | $2,125,146 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $2,170,868 | $2,828,423 | $2,153,669 | $54,500 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $1,665,564 | $2,166,949 | $1,765,890 | $40,000 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $1,270,564 | $2,597,390 | $1,651,516 | — | — | $3,464 |
About First Amendment Partnership
Based on IRS filings
First Amendment Partnership is a public charity focused on religion, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Amendment Partnership is led by Timothy B. Schultz Esq., President & Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy B. Schultz Esq.
President & Executive Director
President → President & Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $248K (2025)
George P. Wood
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Troup
Communications Director
Director of Communications → Communications Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$166K (2020) → $222K (2025)
Jo Anne Lyon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph W. Hardy Jr. Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Ventimiglia Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley A. Mullen
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Kinzer Esq Director Of
Policy & Govt Relations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $188K (2025)
Desair E. Shaw
Web Content Editor
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $134K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Lewis (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $248K, to Timothy B Schultz ESQ (President/Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about First Amendment Partnership
How much does First Amendment Partnership give each year?
First Amendment Partnership gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $40K across 4 grants.
How large is First Amendment Partnership?
First Amendment Partnership reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is First Amendment Partnership?
First Amendment Partnership is a public charity focused on religion, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does First Amendment Partnership operate?
First Amendment Partnership has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Virginia, Wyoming.
What is First Amendment Partnership's EIN?
First Amendment Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1380784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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