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First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House

THE MISSION IS TO EXAMINE THE HISTORY AND PROMOTE THE PRACTICE OF UNDERSTANDING THE FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE US CONSTITUTION. THE GANNETT FAMILY'S INVOLVEMENT SETS THE STAGE OF …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House

The First Amendment Museum inspires US to “Live Our Freedoms” by understanding and using our First Amendment rights to advance democracy so that all reap the benefits.

Founded
Headquarters
Augusta, ME
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
A54
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Tax-exempt status revoked

This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on May 15, 2013 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.

Mission

The mission is to examine the history and promote the practice of understanding the first amendment of the us constitution. The gannett family's involvement sets the stage of examining freedoms around the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 68.89%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 88.2% of total expenses ($281,504 of $319,139).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 12 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (12 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Augusta, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 273984372. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $409K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 273984372. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House is located in Augusta, ME, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House has $409K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $409K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The First Amendment Museum inspires US to “Live Our Freedoms” by understanding and using our First Amendment rights to advance democracy so that all reap the benefits. First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $409K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House are generally tax-deductible in the United States. First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273984372, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2012.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

GE
Genie G•••••
President/Exec Director

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House

What is First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House?
First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House is a arts & culture private non-operating foundation based in Augusta, United States. The First Amendment Museum inspires US to “Live Our Freedoms” by understanding and using our First Amendment rights to advance democracy so that all reap the benefits.
When was First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House founded?
First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House was founded in 2010.
Who leads First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House?
Genie Gannet serves as President/Exec Director.
Where is First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House located?
Headquartered in Augusta, ME, United States.
What is First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House trustworthy?
First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House's registration number?
IRS EIN: 273984372.
What is First Amendment Museum at the Gannett House's website?
http://firstamendmentmuseum.org