Center For Democracy And Technology
- Assets
- $19.1m
- Revenue
- $7.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1905358
Organization Overview
Center For Democracy And Technology is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Democracy And Technology employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Democracy And Technology 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 12/2023, Center For Democracy And Technology generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 9 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRIVACY & DATA: AS TECHNOLOGY PERMEATES ALL FACETS OF SOCIETY, THE PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED, USED AND SHARED BY COMPANIES AND GOVERNMENTS HAS WIDE-RANGING EFFECTS ON PEOPLE'S LIVES. CDT DEVELOPS LAWS, POLICIES AND BEST PRACTICES TO PROTECT PEOPLE'S DIGITAL PRIVACY, AND TO ADDRESS UNFAIR AND DISCRIMINATORY USES OF PEOPLE'S DATA. WE CHAMPION CONSUMERS' INTERESTS, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON THE RIGHTS OF HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.
RESEARCH: THE RESEARCH TEAM CONDUCTS AND SUPPORTS ORIGINAL, OBJECTIVE RESEARCH TO INFORM CURRENT POLICY DEBATES. THE TEAM EXAMINES NOVEL QUESTIONS THAT CAN GIVE CONTEXT TO POLICY CONVERSATIONS AND BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN RESEARCHERS AND POLICYMAKERS, TO SUPPORT EVIDENCE-BASED POLICYMAKING. THE RESEARCH TEAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH CDT POLICY TEAMS TO IDENTIFY RESEARCH QUESTIONS BUT CONDUCTS INDEPENDENT AND OBJECTIVE RESEARCH TO ADDRESS THESE QUESTIONS.
EQUITY IN CIVIC TECHNOLOGY: AS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INCREASINGLY RELY ON DATA AND TECHNOLOGY TO CARRY OUT THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES, IT IS CRITICAL THAT THEY DO SO IN WAYS THAT AFFIRM INDIVIDUAL PRIVACY, RESPECT CIVIL RIGHTS, PROMOTE TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE OVERSIGHT, AND ADVANCE JUST SOCIAL STRUCTURES WITHIN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. CDT FURTHERS THESE GOALS BY CREATING SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED POLICY RESOURCES AND ACTIONABLE TECHNICAL GUIDANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexandra Reeve Givens President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $410,000 |
William S Bernstein Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Julie Brill Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Laura W Murphy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Peter Hustinx Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carl Landwehr Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Edge Research Online Survey, Focus Groups | 12/30/21 | $167,300 |
Gmmb Media Services | 12/30/21 | $148,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $887,700 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,086,236 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,973,936 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,519 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$218,514 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,827,023 |
| 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 | $429,792 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $451,871 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,187 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,005,983 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $174,529 |
| Other employee benefits | $356,882 |
| Payroll taxes | $334,376 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,896 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $543,466 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $91,439 |
| Information technology | $81,735 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $582,163 |
| Travel | $95,332 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $59,289 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,557 |
| Insurance | $4,831 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,346,326 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,729,972 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,592,579 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,319,674 |
| 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 | $10,994 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,412,292 |
| Total assets | $19,065,511 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $272,157 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,500 |
| 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 | $5,290,211 |
| Total liabilities | $5,564,868 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,626,057 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,874,586 |
| 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 | $19,065,511 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Democracy And Technology has awarded $74,745 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FPF EDUCATION AND INNOVATION PURPOSE: PASS-THROUGH GRANT | $10,163 |
THE ENGINE ROOM INC PURPOSE: PASS-THROUGH GRANT | $35,500 |
SOCIAL IMPACT LAB FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PASS-THROUGH GRANT | $29,082 |