American Atheists
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States2-10 Employees
American Atheists is a nationwide nonprofit organization focused on the complete separation of church and state and on elevating atheists in public discourse. Based in Cranford, New Jersey, it engages in First Amendment public policy work to address religion’s role in government. The group operates with a small staff and concentrates its advocacy and public education around secular governance. Its audience includes individuals and communities seeking stronger church-state separation and protections for secular governance, as well as others involved in civil liberties advocacy. The organization has recent activity at national events, including its 2025 National Convention in Minneapolis. In June 2025, American Atheists withdrew as host of the 2026 World Humanist Congress, noting concerns about rising religious nationalism and erosion of human rights in the United States.