Mozilla Foundation
- Assets
- $66.9m
- Revenue
- $26.5m
- Investments
- $2.4m
- Employees
- 47
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- 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 12/2021, Mozilla Foundation employed 47 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 12/2020, Mozilla Foundation generated $26.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.2m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 6 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 278 individual grants totaling $12,198,661. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVE AND PROTECT THE INTERNET AS A PUBLIC RESOURCE OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AGENDA SETTINGMOZILLA RESEARCHERS STUDY EMERGING ISSUES AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE INTERNET AND SOCIETY, AND THEN SHEPHERD THEM INTO THE PUBLIC CONVERSATION. IN 2021, WE PUBLISHED A NEW EDITION OF OUR INTERNET HEALTH REPORT, INVESTIGATING BIAS, LABOR RIGHTS, AND TRANSPARENCY ONLINE. OUR MRADI WORK HIGHLIGHTED THE ROLE AFRICAN COUNTRIES WILL PLAY IN SHAPING THE FUTURE OF THE WEB. AND WE PUBLISHED SEVERAL RESEARCH REPORTS EXAMINING ISSUES LIKE DISINFORMATION ON TWITTER AND TIKTOK. IN 2021, MOZILLA SPENT $788,525 TO SUPPORT ITS AGENDA-SETTING WORK.
MOVEMENT BUILDINGMOZILLA USES SEVERAL STRATEGIES - FROM CAMPAIGNS TO PUBLICITY - TO BUILD A CRITICAL MASS OF CONSUMERS THAT CAN HOLD TECH COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE. IN 2021, WE PUBLISHED TWO EDITIONS OF *PRIVACY NOT INCLUDED, OUR PRIVACY-CENTRIC BUYER'S GUIDE. WE CATALYZED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO DONATE THEIR VOICES TO OUR OPEN-SOURCE COMMON VOICE DATASET. AND WE ENLISTED THOUSANDS OF YOUTUBE USERS TO CROWDSOURCE RESEARCH INTO THE PLATFORM'S RECOMMENDATION ALGORITHM. IN 2021, MOZILLA SPENT $5,241,546 TO SUPPORT ITS MOVEMENT-BUILDING WORK.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTMOZILLA LEVERAGES FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE AND PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE STANDING UP FOR INTERNET HEALTH. IN 2021, WE FUNDED DATA SCIENTISTS IN KENYA, ACTIVISTS IN BRAZIL, OPEN-SOURCE DEVELOPERS IN THE U.S., AND SEVERAL OTHERS. OUR DATA FUTURES LAB FUNDED BRIGHT IDEAS RETHINKING DATA STEWARDSHIP. AND OUR RESPONSIBLE COMPUTER SCIENCE CHALLENGE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS INTEGRATING ETHICS INTO COMPUTER SCIENCE. IN 2021, MOZILLA SPENT $11,052,498 TO SUPPORT ITS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Surman Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $337,714 |
J Bob Alotta Vp, Global Programs | Officer | 40 | $294,489 |
Ashley Boyd Vp, Advocacy And Engagement | Officer | 40 | $266,262 |
Angela Plohman Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $242,929 |
Juan Barajas Director, Fundraising | 40 | $189,429 | |
Ethan Miller Director Of Operations | 40 | $161,431 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Upwork Global Inc Contract Services | 12/30/21 | $874,286 |
Bee Agency Bv Contract Services | 12/30/21 | $426,729 |
Torchbox Ltd Contract Services | 12/30/21 | $402,690 |
Mckensie Mack Group Contract Services | 12/30/21 | $387,900 |
Mozilla Corporation Service Agreement | 12/30/21 | $321,874 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $421,594 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,143,279 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,564,873 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,500,194 |
| Investment income | $457,113 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,565 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,523,745 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $901,177 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $519,353 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,923,046 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,314,014 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $689,372 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,033,804 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $531,673 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,606,569 |
| Payroll taxes | $537,888 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,540,981 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $210,217 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $383,776 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $52,219 |
| Information technology | $261,827 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $246,911 |
| Travel | $344,661 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $329,625 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,335 |
| Insurance | $14,893 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,160,777 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $180,879 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,102,553 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,300,945 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,463,417 |
| 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 | $78,551 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,354 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $26,711,123 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,417,320 |
| Investments—program-related | $3,636,618 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $66,895,760 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,159,187 |
| Grants payable | $229,982 |
| Deferred revenue | $53,911 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,443,080 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,191,750 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,260,930 |
| 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 | $66,895,760 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Mozilla Foundation has awarded $2,602,004 in support to 32 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: DISCRETIONARY | $375,000 |
Arlington, MA PURPOSE: FEMINIST TECH ECOSYSTEM | $300,000 |
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: RESPONSIBLE COMPUTER SCIENCE | $162,000 |
Yonkers, NY PURPOSE: DATA FUTURES LAB | $150,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: DATA FUTURES LAB | $100,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: DATA FUTURES LAB | $100,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mozilla Foundation has recieved totaling $50.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gerald W And Mary Ann Phillips Family Charitable Foundation Franklin, TN PURPOSE: INTERNET HEALTH | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Anita Borg Institute For Women And Technology San Mateo, CA | $20,941,421 | $26,479,917 |
Mozilla Foundation San Francisco, CA | $66,895,760 | $26,523,745 |
Applied Technology Council Redwood City, CA | $8,408,642 | $4,921,582 |
Equalize Health San Francisco, CA | $2,578,144 | $2,659,678 |
Aquaya Institute San Anselmo, CA | $2,762,883 | $3,651,840 |
Arizona Technology Council Phoenix, AZ | $832,086 | $1,960,738 |
Globalplatform Inc A Delaware Corporation Redwood City, CA | $3,723,105 | $2,155,351 |
Ought Inc Covina, CA | $3,932,251 | $796,178 |
Openai Inc San Francisco, CA | $19,976,363 | $11,728 |
The Foresight Institute San Francisco, CA | $1,819,148 | $1,599,886 |
La-Mas Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,016,379 | $899,237 |
Hawaii-Pacific Foundation Inc Honolulu, HI | $4,397,833 | $4,049,024 |