Calyx Institute
- Assets
- $7.3m
- Revenue
- $7.8m
- Investments
- $2.1m
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 11/2014
- Data as of
- 04/2023
- EIN
- 27-2800937
Organization Overview
Calyx Institute is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 04/2023, Calyx Institute employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Calyx Institute 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 04/2023, Calyx Institute generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 48.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 04/2023. While expenses have increased by 35.1% per year over the past 4 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 2021, Calyx Institute has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $342,625. 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
DEVELOPING, RESEARCHING, TESTING AND IMPLEMENTING PRIVACY TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS TO PROMOTE FREE SPEACH, FREE EXPRESSION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PRIVACY RIGHTS ON THE INTERNET AND IN THE MOBILE TELEPHONE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOCUSED ON STUDYING, TESTING AND DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PRIVACY TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS TO PROMOTE FREE SPEECH, FREE EXPRESSION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND AND PRIVACY RIGHTS ON THE INTERNET AND IN THE MOBILE TELEPHONE INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicholas Merrill Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $168,192 |
Eric Bortel Engineering Director | 40 | $121,330 | |
Elijah Sparrow Senior Technologist | 40 | $109,367 | |
Jeffrey Landale Operations Director | 40 | $111,316 | |
Micah Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $9,375 |
Carey Shenkman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,738,171 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,934,108 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $109,591 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,672,279 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $50,783 |
| Investment income | $32,706 |
| 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 | $7,813,358 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $188,990 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $2,754,738 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $168,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,050 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $677,238 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $161,109 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,862 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $29,980 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,301 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,950 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,454 |
| Office expenses | $298,566 |
| Information technology | $321,554 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $63,643 |
| Travel | $33,807 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,117 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,719 |
| Insurance | $2,453 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,917,681 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $426,048 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,654,219 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $57,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,074,686 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $57,940 |
| Total assets | $7,269,893 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $92,539 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $92,539 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $7,177,354 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,269,893 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Calyx Institute has awarded $188,990 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DEMAND PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND INC PURPOSE: Research and education regarding surveillance and constitutional rights. | $65,000 |
THEOREM MEDIA INC PURPOSE: Public education regarding how internet communication works. | $15,000 |
DEFENDING RIGHTS AND DISSENT PURPOSE: Research and education regarding surveillance and constitutional rights. | $10,000 |
BLACKS IN CYBERSECURITY HEADQUARTERS INCORPORATED PURPOSE: Developing, promoting and providing educational events, information, hands-on learning, career services and opportunities with the goal of solving the disparity between underserved minority communities and cybersecurity knowledge and resources. | $53,990 |
EROTIC SERVICE PROVIDERS LEGAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROJECT PURPOSE: Research and education regarding surveillance and constitutional rights. | $10,000 |
THE LUCY PARSONS LABS PURPOSE: Research and education regarding surveillance and constitutional rights. | $10,000 |