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 is distinct from United Federation of Churches, LLC which does business as "The Satanic Temple", but "The Satanic Temple, Inc." was the original owner of the trademark "The Satanic Temple" due to a filing error. [2]
It 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. It was initially registered as "The Satanic Temple" before having its name changed to "The Satanic Temple, Inc." on May 24, 2019.
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 four lawsuits since its formation.
| Filed | Case name | Original Jurisdiction | Case Number | Result | Appeal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2021 | Satanic Temple, The v. Belle Plaine, City of | US District Court for the District of Minnesota | 0:2021cv00336 | Ongoing | |
| 1/20/2021 | The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. City of Boston | US District Court of Massachusetts - Boston | 1:21-cv-10102 | Ongoing | |
| 9/27/2020 | The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. Lamar Advertising of Louisiana, LLC | 19th West Circuit Court 5 (Benton County, Ark.) | 04CV-20-2100 | Ongoing | |
| 2/26/2018 | The Satanic Temple, Inc., et al v. City of Scottsdale | US District Court of Arizona - Phoenix | 2:2018cv00621 | Failed[5] | Ongoing[6] |
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"
- ↑ A U.S. District Court judge ruled this month that Scottsdale did not discriminate against the Satanic Temple when the city blocked a member of the group from giving an invocation before a City Council meeting in 2016. Judge David Campbell ruled the Satanic Temple did not prove the city had denied its request because of its religious beliefs. Scottsdale wins court battle against Satanists over right to give invocation; Satanists appeal, Arizona Republic, Feb. 29, 2020 Cached
- ↑ 20-15338, last docket report April 28, 2020: Filing 12 Filed order MEDIATION (LCC): A review of the record and the response to this courts March 3, 2020 order reveals that the district court has denied the post-judgment motion and that an amended notice of appeal has been filed to include the order denying the post-judgment motion. Accordingly, the notice of appeal is so amended, and briefing shall proceed. The opening brief and excerpts of record are due June 29, 2020; the answering brief is due July 29, 2020; and the optional reply brief is due within 21 days after service of the answering brief.[11674157] (WL) [Entered: 04/28/2020 10:54 AM