Thorn
- Assets
- $46.2m
- Revenue
- $14.7m
- Investments
- $3.5m
- Employees
- 115
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
- Founding
- 03/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-0943677
Organization Overview
Thorn is located in El Segundo, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P62) the organization is classified as: Victims Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Thorn employed 115 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thorn 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 12/2022, Thorn generated $14.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $24.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 33.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILD TECHNOLOGY TO DEFEND CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOP, DEPLOY, AND MAINTAIN SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY FOR USE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT THAT INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR INVESTIGATIONS ALLOWING THEM TO MORE QUICKLY IDENTIFY CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL ON THE INTERNET ACCELERATING VICTIM IDENTIFICATION AND RESCUE.
OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION PURPOSE.
DEVELOP, DEPLOY, AND MAINTAIN SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY FOR USE BY COMPANIES OPERATING ONLINE PLATFORMS THAT HOST USER GENERATED CONTENT. THESE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS ENABLE COMPANIES TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY, REMOVE AND REPORT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL.
THORN USES IT'S EXPERTISE TO IDENTIFY THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE AN INTERNET FREE OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL. THORN AIMS TO CREATE AWARNESS BY CREATING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND MOBILIZING THE PUBLIC TO ELIMINATE THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN AND THE SPREAD OF IMAGES OF THEIR ABUSE ON THE INTERNET.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher A Kutcher Co-Founder/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Bell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ray Chambers Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Neelie Kroes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ernie Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Lonsdale Board Member Thru 2/2022 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Finsbury Glover Hering Europe Gmbh Strategic Management And Advisory Servic | 12/30/22 | $713,328 |
Ideo Lp Consulting And Strategic Research Firm | 12/30/22 | $575,210 |
Metalab Design Ltd Creative Agency/consulting Firm | 12/30/22 | $417,347 |
Putnam Recruiting Group Recruiting Services | 12/30/22 | $351,600 |
Tiktok Inc Advertising For Campaign | 12/30/22 | $313,188 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,405,497 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,405,497 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,862,080 |
| Investment income | $140,437 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $259,807 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,667,821 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,837,305 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $854,269 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,303,839 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $256,978 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,501,911 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,028,889 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $71,775 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $27,892 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $336,755 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,100,822 |
| Office expenses | $102,677 |
| Information technology | $926,112 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $242,525 |
| Travel | $448,472 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $416,612 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $195,477 |
| Total functional expenses | $23,987,273 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,629,832 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,361,152 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,284,177 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $341,626 |
| 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 | $254,974 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,829,818 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,484,600 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $46,186,179 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $431,232 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,262,111 |
| 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 | $1,693,343 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $36,277,089 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,215,747 |
| 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 | $46,186,179 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Thorn has awarded $93,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
STOP IT NOW PURPOSE: FUND HOTLINE | $48,000 |
GEMS PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP ALLIANCE | $25,000 |
RIPPLEWORKS INC PURPOSE: PARTNERSHIP ALLIANCE | $20,000 |