Furman Free Speech Alliance
The Furman Free Speech Alliance is formed to promote the educational development of students on and around the campus of furman university and to promote the values of free speech and the first amendment.
Furman Free Speech Alliance at a glance
In short: Furman Free Speech Alliance gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,100
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,100
- Median grant
- $5,100
- Total assets
- $80,502
- +74.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Furman Free Speech Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornell Free Speech Alliance ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Free Speech Alliance San Antonio, TX | Free Speech | $5,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,502 | $80,078 | $45,846 | $5,100 | 1 |
| 2024 | $46,270 | $76,921 | $30,651 | — | — |
About Furman Free Speech Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Furman Free Speech Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $81K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Furman Free Speech Alliance is led by Jeffrey Salmon, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Salmon
President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Alexandrou
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Furman Free Speech Alliance
How much does Furman Free Speech Alliance give each year?
Furman Free Speech Alliance gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Furman Free Speech Alliance?
Furman Free Speech Alliance reported $81K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $80K.
What is Furman Free Speech Alliance?
Furman Free Speech Alliance is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $81K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Furman Free Speech Alliance operate?
Furman Free Speech Alliance has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Furman Free Speech Alliance's EIN?
Furman Free Speech Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1170045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
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