Mozilla Foundation
- Assets
- $124.2m
- Revenue
- $64.7m
- Investments
- $37.1m
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-0097189
Organization Overview
Mozilla Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (U40) the organization is classified as: Engineering & Technology, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Mozilla Foundation employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mozilla Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Mozilla Foundation generated $64.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $39.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Mozilla Foundation has awarded 338 individual grants totaling $16,967,241. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE INTERNET AS A PUBLIC RESOURCE, OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AGENDA SETTING MOZILLA RESEARCHES ISSUES AT THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY AND THEN PROPELS THEM INTO THE PUBLIC CONVERSATION. IN 2023, MOZILLA PROVIDED RESEARCH, COMMENTARY, AND ANALYSIS ON TOPICS LIKE EMERGING AI PUBLIC POLICY, THE IMPACTS OF AI TRAINING DATA, IDENTIFYING SYNTHETIC CONTENT, PROTECTING CONSUMER PRIVACY, AND UPHOLDING ONLINE INFORMATION INTEGRITY ON MAJOR PLATFORMS.
THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED $18,639,553 ROYALTY AS A RETURN ON PREVIOUS YEAR PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS USING ITS ASSETS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO SUPPORT AND ENABLE SOFTWARE THAT PROTECTS PUBLIC ACCESS TO FUNDAMENTAL INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES LIKE WEB BROWSING AND EMAIL. THIS REVENUE HELPED FINANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND INVESTMENTS.
MOVEMENT BUILDING MOZILLA FUELS THE MOVEMENT FOR A BETTER INTERNET, BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN DIGITAL RIGHTS ACTIVISTS, CLIMATE JUSTICE CAMPAIGNERS, OPEN-SOURCE CHAMPIONS, AND OTHER DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. IN 2023, MOZILLA LAUNCHED ITS 'PRIVACY FOR ALL' CAMPAIGN, PUBLISHED A RANGE OF PETITIONS AND OPEN LETTERS ABOUT PLATFORM TRANSPARENCY, AND HELD SIGNATURE MOZFEST CONVENINGS.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MOZILLA'S GRANTMAKING SUPPORTS PEOPLE AND PROJECTS MAKING AI MORE TRUSTWORTHY AND THE INTERNET HEALTHIER. IN 2023, MOZILLA WELCOMED SEVERAL NEW FELLOWS AND AWARDEES WORKING AT THE INTERSECTION OF AI AND CLIMATE JUSTICE, PUBLIC POLICY, ETHICS, ART, AND A RANGE OF OTHER TOPICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Keating Director (beg 03/23) | Trustee | 1 | $10,417 |
Brian Behlendorf Director | Trustee | 1 | $40,000 |
Helen Turvey Director | Trustee | 1 | $93,537 |
Navrina Singh Director (end 05/23) | Trustee | 1 | $37,083 |
Nicole Wong Director | Trustee | 1 | $40,000 |
Wambui Kinya Director (end 05/23) | Trustee | 1 | $37,083 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pacific Content Company Inc Contract Services | 12/30/23 | $335,000 |
Mission North Inc Contract Services | 12/30/23 | $827,985 |
Russell Reynolds Assoc Co Contract Services | 12/30/23 | $624,700 |
Mauve Corporate Systems Contract Employees | 12/30/23 | $1,740,143 |
Tourchbox Limited Contract Services | 12/30/23 | $401,171 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $600,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,221,194 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,821,194 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,254,387 |
| Investment income | $37,574,982 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $64,660,933 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,789,980 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $98,270 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,093,003 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,287,433 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $977,600 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,106,669 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $907,171 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,657,072 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,139,588 |
| Fees for services: Management | $9,513,680 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $329,907 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $507,959 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $191,771 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,259,558 |
| Office expenses | $110,287 |
| Information technology | $657,084 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $71,953 |
| Travel | $1,588,439 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,897,283 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,791 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $39,845,284 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,340 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,208,965 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,925,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,075,927 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $339,091 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $50,837,710 |
| Investments—other securities | $37,071,434 |
| Investments—program-related | $8,668,364 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,000,000 |
| Total assets | $124,157,331 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,650,790 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,548,785 |
| Total liabilities | $6,199,575 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $109,306,550 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,651,206 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $124,157,331 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Mozilla Foundation has awarded $3,784,980 in support to 41 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR INTEGRATING RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING AND ETHICS. | $150,000 |
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT TO INTEGRATE RESPONSIBLE COMPUTING AND ETHICS. | $150,000 |
APC THE ASSOCIATION FOR PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN SCHOOL ON INTERNET GOVERNANCE. | $25,000 |
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR BUILDING, MAINTAINING & ADDING FEATURES TO ZENO. | $50,000 |
CHANGING EXPECTATIONS PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR THE CLOSING THE AI EDUCATION GAP INITIATIVE. | $15,000 |
CODE FOR SCIENCE AND SOCIETY INC PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR REAL ML. | $50,000 |