Datakind is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Datakind employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Datakind 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 09/2023, Datakind generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FROM HACKATHON-STYLE EVENTS TO YEARS-LONG CAPACITY-BUILDING ENGAGEMENTS, DATAKIND BUILDS NEW TOOLS TO ADDRESS OLD AND INTRACTABLE PROBLEMS AND BRINGS EMERGING DATA SCIENTISTS INTO THE DATA-FOR-GOOD MOVEMENT BY SHOWING THEM HOW VALUABLE THEIR SKILLS CAN BE.OUR PROJECTS RANGE FROM INCREASING SPEED AND EFFICIENCY OF FOOD AID DISTRIBUTION TO BUILDING FAIRER SYSTEMS TO ESTABLISH CREDIT WORTHINESS. DATAKIND WORKS TO CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN WHAT DATA SCIENCE CAN PROVIDE, AND WHO HAS ACCESS TO IT.DATAKIND HAS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF 30,000+ DATA SCIENTISTS AND SUPPORTERS AND HAS WORKED WITH MORE THAN 300 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THEM TO BUILD CURATED TOOLS TO MEET THEIR NEEDS, WHILE RAISING THEIR DATA MATURITY LEVEL SO THEY CAN USE THESE TOOLS EFFECTIVELY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lauren Woodman CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $215,625 |
Caitlin Augustin Vp, Product & Programs | 40 | $158,745 | |
Lawrence Kilroy Director, Technology | 40 | $156,195 | |
Raina Han Vp, Development (thru 1/2023) | 40 | $143,150 | |
Gwendolyn Hopkins Vp, Operations | 40 | $132,629 | |
Mitali Ayyangar Director, Product & Programs | 40 | $109,286 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
E Stern Marketing/communications Consultant | 9/29/22 | $124,975 |
Diffusion Public Relations Consulting | 9/29/22 | $100,575 |
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 | $3,428,628 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $36,617 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,428,628 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $97,752 |
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 | $3,530,181 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $10,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $242,156 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,225 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,332,765 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $93,529 |
Other employee benefits | $297,753 |
Payroll taxes | $193,415 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,995 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $122,761 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,118,033 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,347 |
Office expenses | $1,523 |
Information technology | $116,080 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,731 |
Travel | $101,584 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,557 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $28,855 |
All other expenses | $3,073 |
Total functional expenses | $4,764,912 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $591,326 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,325,080 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $993,126 |
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 | $26,221 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $25,373 |
Total assets | $5,961,126 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $194,885 |
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 | $194,885 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,121,818 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,644,423 |
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 | $5,961,126 |
Over the last fiscal year, Datakind has awarded $130,000 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
COMPLETE COLLEGE AMERICA INC PURPOSE: SUBGRANT TO SUPPORT DATA SCIENCE PROJECT | $20,000 |
GRAMEEN AMERICA INC PURPOSE: DATA SCIENCE PROJECT UNDER GOOGLE.ORG FUNDING | $10,000 |
JOHN JAY COLLEGE PURPOSE: SUBGRANT TO SUPPORT DATA SCIENCE PROJECT | $20,000 |
CENTER ON RURAL INNOVATION INC PURPOSE: SUBGRANT TO SUPPORT DATA SCIENCE PROJECT | $20,000 |
KIVA MICROFUNDS PURPOSE: SUBGRANT TO SUPPORT DATA SCIENCE PROJECT | $20,000 |
BRIGHT COMMUNITY TRUST INC PURPOSE: SUBGRANT TO SUPPORT DATA SCIENCE PROJECT | $20,000 |