Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc
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FIRE’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought.
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Mission
Fire defends free speech in court, on campus, and in our culture.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyFoundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 043467254. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $40M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043467254. 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.
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc has $40M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $40M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc 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). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
FIRE’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought. Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $40M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043467254, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 91 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc
- What is Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc?
- Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. FIRE’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought.
- When was Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc founded?
- Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc?
- Gregory Lukianoff serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc trustworthy?
- Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 043467254.
- What is Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc's website?
- http://thefire.org/