Access Now
- Assets
- $9.2m
- Revenue
- $15.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 03/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-0597430
Organization Overview
Access Now is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Access Now employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Access Now 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, Access Now generated $15.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $17.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 21.1% 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, Access Now has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $673,474. 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
ACCESS NOW DEFENDS AND EXTENDS THE DIGITAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AT RISK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH SUPPORT FROM THE SWEDISH INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, OTHER FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS, AND ORGANIZATIONS, ACCESS NOW'S PROGRAM INCLUDES:- PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS BY URGING COMPANIES TO MAKE THEIR PRACTICES MORE TRANSPARENT, ACCOUNTABLE, AND RIGHTS-RESPECTING;- IMPROVING DIGITAL SECURITY BY WORKING TO ENSURE ONLINE ACTIVITIES ARE PRIVATE, SAFE AND SECURE; - FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT TO SPEAK FREELY, WHICH IS CRITICAL FOR DEMONSTRATING DISSENT, GUARANTEEING A FREE PRESS, AND DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS;- CONVENING A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER NETWORK OF COMMUNITIES TO CONNECT, ORGANIZE, AND PROGRESS DIGITAL RIGHTS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WORK THROUGH OUR ANNUAL CONVENING, RIGHTSCON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brett Solomon Executive Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $193,548 |
Andrew Mclaughlin Pres; Then Co-Pres (trans. 7/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Arzu Geybulla Member; Then Co-Pres (trans. 7/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Seema Chishti Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Agustina Del Campo Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Stefania Kapronczay Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Raman Jit Singh Chima Regional Policy Director | 12/30/23 | $100,096 |
Gustaf Bjorksten Chief Technologist | 12/30/23 | $114,196 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,474,185 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,370,662 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,844,847 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $84,632 |
| 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 | $14,978,327 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $136,428 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,683,935 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $396,368 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $240,139 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,748,923 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $211,650 |
| Other employee benefits | $694,474 |
| Payroll taxes | $726,452 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,843 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $178,010 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,004,264 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,425 |
| Office expenses | $93,527 |
| Information technology | $396,998 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $220,555 |
| Travel | $1,073,417 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,172,226 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $51,920 |
| Insurance | $11,156 |
| All other expenses | $6,305 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,935,723 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,270,979 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,547,892 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,508,894 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $93,908 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $216,008 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $584,293 |
| Total assets | $9,221,974 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $658,406 |
| Grants payable | $61,615 |
| 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 | $1,421,225 |
| Total liabilities | $2,141,246 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,723,005 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,357,723 |
| 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 | $9,221,974 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Access Now has awarded $136,428 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
REDES AYUDA INC PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS | $50,000 |
DIGITAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS | $36,429 |
VITA ACTIVA PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS | $29,999 |
PROBOXVE PURPOSE: EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression Inc Philadelphia, PA | $51,099,560 | $35,935,057 |
Access Now New York, NY | $9,221,974 | $14,978,327 |
Panonica Foundation New York, NY | $2,542,505 | $0 |
National Coalition Against Censorship Inc New York, NY | $1,868,185 | $2,156,338 |
Everything Policy Inc Whitehouse Station, NJ | $82,800 | $384,838 |
New York State Newspapers Foundation Albany, NY | $735,691 | $109,154 |
Media Coalition Foundation Inc New York, NY | $42,784 | $220,475 |
The Deborah Project Inc Penn Valley, PA | $521,494 | $625,779 |
Dynaweb Foundation Middletown, NY | $531,166 | $4,510 |
Mit Free Speech Alliance Cambridge, MA | $309,161 | $343,048 |
Hidden Choices Inc Greens Farms, CT | $56,912 | $0 |
Spiked US Inc Hoboken, NJ | $0 | $0 |
Mlrc Institute New York, NY | $165,535 | $0 |