Thomas More Society 
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Summary
A national public interest law firm defending life, family, and freedom.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Thomas More Society
309 W. Washington Street
Ste. 1250
Chicago, IL 60606
Website: www.thomasmoresociety.org
Phone: (312)782-1680
Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 364270023
CEO/President: Tom Brejcha
Chairman: Ann Scheidler
Board size: 6
Founder: Tom Brejcha
Ruling year: 1999
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Since 1998, Thomas More Society has steadfastly preserved the rich heritage of American liberty. Our distinguished track record showcases an unwavering commitment to defending your fundamental rights to life, family, and freedom.
Mission statement
The primary exempt purpose of the organization is to operate as a public interest law firm for the purpose of advancing and protecting public interest, basic human rights, and fundamental civil and constitutional rights.
Statement of faith
Articles
| 8/8/2025 | Ep. 495: ACNA and Stewart Ruch, T.D. Jakes, the ERLC |
| 8/7/2025 | Religious Liberty Public Interest Law Firms Stacking Up Victories |
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Transparency grade
C
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Advocacy
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 769 of 1420 | 34 of 54 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1075 of 1420 | 42 of 54 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 784 of 1420 | 35 of 54 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 372 of 1421 | 16 of 54 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 12% | 20% | 29% | 32% | 8% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 11% | 20% | 29% | 32% | 8% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 95% | 95% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 13% | 20% | 23% | 35% | 10% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 5% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 78% | 75% | 71% | 70% | 62% | 87% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 87% | 102% | 122% | 93% | 82% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 73% | 65% | 72% | 86% | 58% | 71% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | 13% | -2% | -22% | 7% | 18% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 12% | 38% | -9% | -102% | 16% | 59% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 11% | 11% | 9% | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.06 | 2.37 | 4.95 | 5.55 | 2.29 | 2.60 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.24 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.13 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.99 | 2.39 | 5.01 | 5.59 | 2.30 | 2.94 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 9.75 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 5.81 | 5.02 | 2.40 | 2.14 | 5.22 | 4.09 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 19% | 3% | 4% | 3% | 1% | 0% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 63% | 41% | 19% | 18% | 43% | 38% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $4,297,544 | $2,633,142 | $2,898,985 | $5,766,264 | $4,805,147 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $10,938 | $63,568 | $12,200 | $10,948 | $35,822 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $4,308,482 | $2,696,710 | $2,911,185 | $5,777,212 | $4,840,969 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $8,032 | $5,983 | $84 | $118 | $247 |
| Other long-term assets | $24,757 | $24,757 | $24,757 | $24,757 | $624,757 |
| Total long-term assets | $32,789 | $30,740 | $24,841 | $24,875 | $625,004 |
| Total assets | $4,341,271 | $2,727,450 | $2,936,026 | $5,802,087 | $5,465,973 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $116,361 | $100,148 | $76,524 | $38,848 | $26,508 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $116,361 | $100,148 | $76,524 | $38,848 | $26,508 |
| Total liabilities | $116,361 | $100,148 | $76,524 | $38,848 | $26,508 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $4,224,910 | $2,627,302 | $2,859,502 | $5,763,239 | $5,439,465 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $4,224,910 | $2,627,302 | $2,859,502 | $5,763,239 | $5,439,465 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $11,341,479 | $13,219,092 | $13,371,326 | $14,188,095 | $17,393,317 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $48,044 | $48,524 | $8,368 | $9,526 | $14,226 |
| Other revenue | $498,214 | $1,660 | $3,443 | $1,380 | $570 |
| Total other revenue | $546,258 | $50,184 | $11,811 | $10,906 | $14,796 |
| Total revenue | $11,887,737 | $13,269,276 | $13,383,137 | $14,199,001 | $17,408,113 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $7,759,713 | $9,587,781 | $11,447,583 | $8,166,190 | $12,315,593 |
| Management and general | $1,164,598 | $1,265,216 | $1,017,495 | $502,942 | $429,178 |
| Fundraising | $1,365,818 | $2,648,479 | $3,821,796 | $4,606,095 | $1,468,105 |
| Total expenses | $10,290,129 | $13,501,476 | $16,286,874 | $13,275,227 | $14,212,876 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | $1,597,608 | ($232,200) | ($2,903,737) | $923,774 | $3,195,237 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | $1,597,608 | ($232,200) | ($2,903,737) | $923,774 | $3,195,237 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Steven Grosklaus | Executive VP | $231,764 |
| Peter Breen | Executive VP | $230,686 |
| Andrew M Bath | Executive VP | $230,430 |
| Thomas Olp | Executive VP | $196,764 |
| Thomas L Brejcha | President/Co | $191,764 |
| Joan M Mannix | Executive VP | $181,675 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
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History
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