Data & Society Research Institute
- Assets
- $10.4m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 05/2023
- EIN
- 46-2904827
Organization Overview
Data & Society Research Institute is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W99) the organization is classified as: Public & Societal Benefit N.E.C., 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. Data & Society Research 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 05/2023, Data & Society Research Institute generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DATA & SOCIETY ADVANCES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS OF DATA-CENTRIC TECHNOLOGIES AND AUTOMATION. THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT, THE INSTITUTE WORKS TO ENSURE THAT KNOWLEDGE GUIDES DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE OF TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DATA & SOCIETY WORKS TO BALANCE OUR COMMITMENT TO RIGOROUS EMPIRICAL RESEARCH WITH ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT THIS KNOWLEDGE REACHES THOSE SHAPING THE DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE OF TECHNOLOGY. THE OBJECTIVES ARE 1) TO CHALLENGE EXISTING NARRATIVES ABOUT THE PURPOSE AND POWER OF TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY USING RIGOROUS INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH, 2) TO EXPAND AND SUPPORT A DIVERSE FIELD OF PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS GRAPPLING WITH CULTURAL, LEGAL, POLITICAL, AND TECHNICAL APPROACHES TO ISSUES RAISED BY DATA-CENTRIC TECHNOLOGIES, 3) TO ENSURE THAT CIVIL SOCIETY, MEDIA, POLICYMAKERS, AND INDUSTRY ENGAGE WITH OUR RESEARCH INSIGHTS-AND THOSE OF OUR BROADER NETWORK-TO INFORM AND REFRAME DECISION-MAKING AROUND TECHNOLOGY, AND 4) TO ENCOURAGE A CULTURE AND PRACTICE OF EXPERIMENTATION AND NEW FORMS OF KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danah Boyd Board Pres (thru Aug), Dir (thru Mar) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Bracy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlton Mcilwain Board President (from August 2022) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Pao Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Raina Kumra Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Cohn Director (from May 2022) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Temporary Staffing & Search Llc Temporary Staffing Services | 5/30/23 | $131,928 |
Solomon Page Group Llc Hr Consulting Services | 5/30/23 | $126,815 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $707,575 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,129,059 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,836,634 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $46,731 |
| 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 | $5,887,346 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
| 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. | $405,794 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,732 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,370,031 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $22,439 |
| Payroll taxes | $684,759 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,968 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $483,692 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $29,049 |
| Information technology | $55,655 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,023 |
| Travel | $99,096 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,229 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,161 |
| Insurance | $11,381 |
| All other expenses | $540 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,480,082 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $838,939 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,316,985 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,098,513 |
| 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 | $70,485 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $871 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $53,032 |
| Total assets | $10,378,825 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,187 |
| Grants payable | $50,000 |
| 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 | $184,187 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,507,551 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,687,087 |
| 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 | $10,378,825 |