World Privacy Forum is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (W90) the organization is classified as: Consumer Protection, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Privacy Forum 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 12/2021, World Privacy Forum generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $236.0k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE WORLD PRIVACY FORUM IS DEDICATED TO REIMAGING PRIVACY IN A DIGITAL ERA THROUGH GROUND-BREAKING, IN-DEPTH PRIVACY RESEARCH AND CONSUMER EDUCATION OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. OUR VISION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, RIGHTS, AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO THEIR PRIVACY AND SHARE THEIR DIGITAL LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRIVACY RESEARCH - WORLD PRIVACY FORUM CONDUCTS GROUND-BREAKING ORIGINAL PRIVACY RESEARCH OF HIGH QUALITY AND IMPORTANCE. MEDICAL ID THEFT, HEALTH PRIVACY, INCLUDING ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS PRIVACY AND RELATED ISSUES SUCH AS HIE PRIVACY ISSUES, FACIAL RECOGNITION AND BIOMETRIC PRIVACY, INCLUDING RETAIL AND NATIONAL ID APPLICATIONS OF THE TECHNOLOGIES, MULTI-NATIONAL AND CROSS-BORDER PRIVACY, STUDENT PRIVACY, OPT-OUT METHODOLOGIES EFFECTIVENESS, DATA BROKER RESEARCH, FINANCIAL PRIVACY RESEARCH, AND SUBSTANTIAL INTERNET PRIVACY RESEARCH, INCLUDING POLICY EFFECTIVENESS, CONSUMER UNDERSTANDING, AND TECHNICAL ISSUES.
CONSUMER EDUCATION - WORLD PRIVACY FORUM HAS A STRONG FOCUS ON CONSUMER PRIVACY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. OUR KEY ACTIVITIES ARE IN THE AREA OF HEALTHCARE PRIVACY, HIPAA, HEALTH TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY, INTERNET PRIVACY, MOBILE PRIVACY,STUDENT PRIVACY, BIOMETRICS, HOW-TO ARTICLES FOR CONSUMERS ON MULTIPLE TOPICS, AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF PRIVACY CHALLENGES, ESPECIALLY IN THE AREA OF MEDICAL ID THEFT AND OTHER FORMS OF IDENTITY THEFT, DATA BREACHES AND OTHER KINDS OF DATA LEAKAGES, AND OPT OUT. ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON MULTIPLE AGE RANGES.
POLICY - WORLD PRIVACY FORUM IS ASKED TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS AND THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ON VARIOUS CONSUMER PRIVACY TOPICS AS WELL AS PRESENT OUR RESEARCH. WORLD PRIVACY FORUM IS ALSO ASKED TO ASSIST EFFORTS SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE MULTI-STAKEHOLDER PROCESS AND SERVE ON BOARDS SUCH AS CALIFORNIA'S MEDICAL ID THEFT BOARD. WE ENGAGE AT THIS LEVEL BUT WE DO NOT USE FUNDS FOR LOBBYING. OUR MAIN FOCUS IS ON CONSUMER EDUCATION AND PRIVACY RESEARCH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pamela G Dixon Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $154,000 |
Marianne Fitzpatrick Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Li Toneri Deng Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,118,138 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,118,138 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $699 |
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 | $1,169,089 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $164,331 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,433 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,000 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,273 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,668 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,405 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,689 |
Office expenses | $9,777 |
Information technology | $533 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | -$952 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $944 |
Insurance | $3,555 |
All other expenses | $683 |
Total functional expenses | $235,982 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $800,448 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $436,993 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $46 |
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 | $795 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,238,282 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $9,061 |
Total liabilities | $9,061 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,229,221 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,238,282 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that World Privacy Forum has recieved totaling $56.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $56 |
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