The Satanic Temple Inc
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Its registered agent is Douglas Misicko, who also serves as its president, treasurer, clerk, and director. There are no other officers. [1]
It was initially registered as "The Satanic Temple" before having its name changed to "The Satanic Temple, Inc." on May 24, 2019. "The Satanic Temple, Inc." was the original owner of the trademark "The Satanic Temple" due to a filing error. [2]
It is distinct from United Federation of Churches, LLC, which also does business as "The Satanic Temple."
The Satanic Temple, Inc. was organized Nov. 14, 2017, in Salem, Massachusetts at 64 Bridge Street, a property shared with United Federation of Churches and several other corporations owned by Cevin Soling.
Unlike "The Satanic Temple", Federal EIN 82-3404757 "The Satanic Temple, Inc." is owned solely by Misicko. In February 2019, it achieved Public Charity Status under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i), "a church or a convention or association of churches." [3]
In the online store for TheSatanicTemple.com, products such as hoodies, hot sauce, or a "Lucien Greaves Hand-Signed Baphomet Sketch" proceed as typical sales. However, donations such as "Contribute To The Satanic Temple" include the following text:[4]
The Satanic Temple, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. The Federal Tax ID is 82-3404757.
Lawsuits
The Satanic Temple Inc. has been involved in at least five lawsuits since its formation, including continuing cases begun by United Federation of Churches LLC.
| Filed | Case name | Original Jurisdiction | Case Number | Result | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2021 | The Satanic Temple, Inc. et al v. Hellerstedt et al | US District Court for the Southern District of Texas | 4:21-cv-00387 | Ongoing | - |
| 2/04/2021 | Satanic Temple, The v. Belle Plaine, City of | US District Court for the District of Minnesota | 0:2021cv00336 | Ongoing[5][6] | - |
| 1/20/2021 | The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. City of Boston | US District Court of Massachusetts - Boston | 1:21-cv-10102 | Ongoing[7] | - |
| 9/27/2020 | The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. Lamar Advertising of Louisiana, LLC | 19th West Circuit Court 5 (Benton County, Ark.) | 04CV-20-2100 | Failed[8] | - |
| 2/26/2018 | The Satanic Temple, Inc., et al v. City of Scottsdale | US District Court of Arizona - Phoenix | 2:2018cv00621 | Case begun by United Federation of Churches, LLC | Affirmed (failure)[9][10][11] |
References
- ↑ The Satanic Temple, Inc., MA SOS# 001299281
- ↑ In the statement, line 2, "The Satanic Temple, Inc." should be deleted, and The Satanic Temple should be inserted., Justia.Com
- ↑ The Satanic Temple, FEIN 82-3404757
- ↑ TheSatanicTemple.com, "Donate"
- ↑ 0:21-cv-00336 - Case Filed: Feb 04, 2021
- ↑ 0:19-cv-01122 - Case Filed: Apr 25, 2019
- ↑ 0:21-cv-00336 - Case Filed: Feb 04, 2021
- ↑ 04CV-20-2100 - Case Filed: Sep. 27, 2020; Terminated: Feb 26, 2021 via voluntary dismissal (without prejudice)
- ↑ Video of Oral Arguments to 20-15338 The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. City of Scottsdale
- ↑ Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Blocking Satanist Invocation in Scottsdale (AZ), by Hemant Mehta for Friendly Atheist
- ↑ United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision upholding lower court ruling