To promote free expression, academic freedom, viewpoint diversity, and open scientific inquiry in the MIT community
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$376K
-18.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$5K
About MIT Free Speech Alliance
Based on IRS filings
MIT Free Speech Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $376K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $375,869 | $460,685 | $309,161 |
| Revenue | $203,814 | $373,087 | $343,048 |
| Expenses | $291,630 | $248,479 | $33,887 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include MIT Concourse ($5,000), MIT Open discourse Society ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Concourse Cambridge, MA | Program Services | $5,000 |
| MIT Open discourse Society Cambridge, MA | Program Services | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Bonilla | Executive Director | 40 | $126,881 |
| Ken Kidd | Director | 2 | — |
| Eric Rasmusen | Director | 5 | — |
| Chuck Davis | Chair Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Melanie Ritcher | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Wayne Stargardt | President | 17 | — |
| Cesarina Templeton | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Bill Frezza | Secretary | 15 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MIT Free Speech Alliance?
MIT Free Speech Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. It holds $376K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is MIT Free Speech Alliance?
As of 2024, MIT Free Speech Alliance holds $376K in total assets with $204K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does MIT Free Speech Alliance operate?
MIT Free Speech Alliance has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does MIT Free Speech Alliance award?
In 2024, MIT Free Speech Alliance awarded 2 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is MIT Free Speech Alliance's EIN?
MIT Free Speech Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4018419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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