Freedom From Religion Foundation Inc

Educational events, convention, meetings, media appearances, speeches, debates, travel, and awards. Ffrf topped more than 40,000 members, and held its 47th annual national convention in denver, colo.., with more than 600 attendees from 46 states, d.c., nepal, the united kingdom and canada. Legal and legislative staff spoke at more than a dozen chapters and conferences, and co-presidents spoke or debated at events in finland, nigeria, cambridge union, u.k., and virginia. Ffrf awarded $130,250 in scholarships and awards to 81 student winners; tuition scholarships to 8 students who were first-in-family to attend college, in conjunction with black skeptics los angeles; and 7 student activist scholarships, some awarded in conjunction with secular student alliance. Established, with partners, the first congressional reason reception on the hill.

Publishing, broadcasting, and educational outreach. Ffrf conducted a membership survey in conjunction with an academic survey of the public about attitudes toward religion and social issues; published 10 issues of freethought today newspaper; broadcast weekly editions of freethought radio on radio stations in 10 states, with podcasts reaching more than 1.7 million downloads since beginning in 2006. Produced "freethought matters" tv show, which aired weekly in 6 major cities and on youtube. Aired "ffrf's ask an atheist" facebook/youtube live! Almost weekly. Produced a monthly "we dissent" podcast with other secular organizations showcasing secular women attorneys. Maintained ffrf's website with legal and freethought news and resources. Social media includes 495k facebook friends, and followers on x (95.5k ), instagram (20.4k ) and tiktok (28.6k). Ffrf issued about 300 news releases about ffrf activities and 100 blog postings. Published a freethought calendar and distributed books and educational products promoting its purposes. Ran periodic ads in the nation, progressive, scientific american, new york times. Ran dozens of ads recorded by ron reagan on cbs, msnbc and comedy central. Also ran a series of radio and podcast ads"vote like your rights depend on it." ffrf had 17 chapters around the country.

Operation of freethought hall in madison, wi, and maintenance of library for members' use, and chapter rebates