Nonprofit · EIN 45-1653796
COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
Also known as NCPCFF, NCPCF NCPCFF
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20040
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $106,233 | $128,423 | -$22,190 | $25,664 | – | $25,664 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $78,271 | $111,760 | -$33,489 | $47,854 | – | $47,707 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $192,924 | $138,345 | $54,579 | $81,196 | – | $81,196 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,173
- Investment income
- $60
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $17,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $47,538
- Printing, publications and postage
- $8,274
- Other expenses
- $55,611
- Program services (functional)
- $103,096
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $47,854
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,664
- Cash, savings and investments
- $25,664
- Gross receipts
- $106,233
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELVA UNDERBAKKE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $17,000 |
| STEPHEN DOWNS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| FAHD AHMED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| HATEM FARIZ | CHAIRMAN & T | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN AC BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LYNNE JACKSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MAURI SAALAKHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SARA FLOUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SONALI SADEQUEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GHASSAN BALLUT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ZAHRA BILLOO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELVA UNDERBAKKE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $24,000 |
| STEPHEN DOWNS | CHAIRMAN OF | 1 | $0 |
| ZAHID BUKHARI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| FAHD AHMED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| HATEM FARIZ | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| LYNNE JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MAURI SAALAKHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SARA FLOUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SONALI SADEQUEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GHASSAN BALLUT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ZAHRA BILLOO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN AC YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELVA UNDERBAKKE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $20,000 |
| STEPHEN DOWNS | CHAIRMAN OF | 5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY YOUNG | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| FAHD AHMED | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| HATEM FARIZ | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN AC BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LYNNE JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MAURI SAALAKHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SARA FLOUNDERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| SONALI SADEQUEE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GHASSAN BALLUT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ZAHRA BILLOO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 55713, WASHINGTON, DC 20040-5713
- In care of
- % STEVE DOWNS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- P O Box 66301, Washington DC 20035
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Steve Downs, P O Box 66301, Washington DC 20035
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MELVA UNDERBAKKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Website
- www.civilfreedoms.org
- Return prepared by
- HACKER NELSON & CO PC
Mission
TO DEFEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND FREEDOMS, PROMOTE A FAIR U.S. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF POLITICAL PRISONERS TARGETED IN THE "WAR ON TERROR".
Program accomplishments
- TO DEFEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND FREEDOMS, PROMOTE A FAIR U.S. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF POLITICAL PRISONERS TARGETED IN THE "WAR ON TERROR".Expenses $103,096
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-1653796
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,664
- Income (IRS master file)
- $106,233
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $106,233 | $128,423 | $25,664 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $78,271 | $111,760 | $47,854 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $192,924 | $138,345 | $81,196 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Steve Downs | December 31, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-1653796).
Questions about COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION is 45-1653796.
- Is COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2012 names Steve Downs.
- Who are the officers and directors of COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $17,000 (MELVA UNDERBAKKE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does COALITION FOR CIVIL FREEDOMS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $106,233, expenses of $128,423 and total assets of $25,664 at year end.
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