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1851 Center For Constitutional Law

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Crime, Legal-Related / Legal Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$707k (2023)

Expenses
$236k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.61M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$707,119
Expenses
$235,547
Net Income
$471,572
Net Assets
$1,606,234
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $680,740
96.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $26,379
3.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $180,000
76.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,606,234
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,606,234
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maurice A Thompson (Executive Director) $180,000 $0 $0
Christopher P Finney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bradley A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Gabrail (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Mayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$64,900
Expenses
$199,937
Net Income
-$135,037
Net Assets
$984,915
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,900
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $150,000
75.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $984,915
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $984,915
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maurice A Thompson (Executive Director) $150,000 $0 $0
Christopher P Finney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bradley A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Gabrail (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Mayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$115,299
Expenses
$198,702
Net Income
-$83,403
Net Assets
$1,248,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,982
60.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $11,020
9.6%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $34,297
29.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $150,000
75.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,248,199
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,248,199
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maurice A Thompson (Executive Director) $150,000 $0 $0
Christopher P Finney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bradley A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michael Gabrail (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Mayle (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$179,012
Expenses
$218,693
Net Income
-$39,681
Net Assets
$1,248,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $170,710
95.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8,302
4.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $150,000
68.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,248,183
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,248,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maurice A Thompson (Executive Di) $150,000 $0 $0
Christopher P Finney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bradly A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$378,411
Expenses
$192,551
Net Income
$185,860
Net Assets
$1,112,368
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $368,818
97.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,593
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $140,000
72.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,112,368
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,112,368
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maurice A Thompson (Executive Di) $140,000 $0 $0
Christopher P Finney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bradly A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$209,764
Expenses
$183,594
Net Income
$26,170
Net Assets
$926,508
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $209,764
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $127,000
69.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $926,508
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $926,508
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maurice A Thompson (Executive Di) $127,000 $0 $0
Bradly A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher P Finney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,397
Expenses
$163,998
Net Income
$18,399
Net Assets
$900,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $182,397
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,000
67.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $900,338
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $900,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Maurice A Thompson (Executive Di) $110,000 $0 $0
Bradly A Smith (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Mcmaster (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Christopher P Finney (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$901,799
Expenses
$155,129
Net Income
$746,670
Net Assets
$881,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $213,799
23.7%
Program Services $688,000
76.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,000
63.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $881,939
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $881,939

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$88,444
Expenses
$142,450
Net Income
-$54,006
Net Assets
$135,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,444
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $135,269
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $135,269

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$102,306
Expenses
$172,439
Net Income
-$70,133
Net Assets
$189,275
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,306
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $132,721
77.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,275
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $189,275

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$146,247
Expenses
$178,914
Net Income
-$32,667
Net Assets
$259,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,247
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $132,137
73.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $259,408
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $259,408

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$312,489
Expenses
$194,751
Net Income
$117,738
Net Assets
$292,075
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $312,489
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $128,787
66.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $292,075
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $292,075

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$120,381
Expenses
$155,365
Net Income
-$34,984
Net Assets
$158,737
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $120,381
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $123,185
79.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $158,737
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $158,737

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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