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 TO THE COMMON GOOD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-12.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$40K
+295.0% YoY
Grant Count
4
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-1.3% YoY
About First Amendment Partnership
Based on IRS filings
First Amendment Partnership is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,000,111 | $2,285,445 | $2,170,868 |
| Revenue | $2,173,381 | $1,963,703 | $2,828,423 |
| Expenses | $2,084,319 | $2,125,146 | $2,153,669 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Religion Newswriters Association ($12,000), American Unity Fund Inc ($10,000), The Aspen Institute ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RELIGION NEWSWRITERS ASSOCIATION BROOKLYN, NY | RNA ANNUAL CONF. LUNCH SPONSORSHIP | $12,000 |
| AMERICAN UNITY FUND INC ANNANDALE, VA | SPONSORSHIP FOR THE WINTER RETREAT 12/14/23 - 12/17/23 IN PARK CITY, UT | $10,000 |
| THE ASPEN INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | EVENT SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH FAITH COUNTS LLC - 2023 | $10,000 |
| SEYMOUR INSTITUTE BOSTON, MA | THE BLACK CHURCH RELIGIOUS FREEDOM CONFERENCE SEP 28 & 29, 2023 | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV GEORGE P WOOD | CHAIRMAN | 0.5 | — |
| RALPH W HARDY JR ESQ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| VINCENT VENTIMIGLIA ESQ | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| REV DR JO ANNE LYON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DR SHIRLEY A MULLEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| TIMOTHY B SCHULTZ ESQ | PRESIDENT | 40 | $228,000 |
| KERRY TROUP | DIR. OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $212,896 |
| LANCE KINZER ESQ DIRECTOR OF | POLICY AND GOVT RELATIONS | 40 | $174,372 |
| DESAIR E SHAW | WEB CONTENT EDITOR | 40 | $121,575 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Amendment Partnership?
First Amendment Partnership is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is First Amendment Partnership?
As of 2024, First Amendment Partnership holds $2.0M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $40K in 2024.
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 size grants does First Amendment Partnership award?
In 2024, First Amendment Partnership awarded 4 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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