Electronic Privacy Information Center
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $590.6k
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-2225921
Organization Overview
Electronic Privacy Information Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Electronic Privacy Information Center employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Electronic Privacy Information Center 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 12/2022, Electronic Privacy Information Center generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION OF PRIVACY, GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT AND CIVIL LIBERTIES IN THE INFORMATION AGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EPIC WORKS TO SECURE THE COLLECTIVE HUMAN RIGHT TO PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE. WE SEEK TO ESTABLISH COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTIONS AGAINST THE UNCONSTRAINED COMMERCIAL EXTRACTION OF PERSONAL DATA BECAUSE PRIVACY IS ESSENTIAL TO A FUNCTIONING DEMOCRACY. EPIC ALSO PROMOTES ROBUST LIMITS ON AND OVERSIGHT OF SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS. AND WE ADVOCATE FOR A HUMAN-RIGHTS BASED APPROACH TO AI POLICY THAT ENSURES NEW TECHNOLOGIES ARE SUBJECT TO DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE. OUR WORK TAKES THE FORM OF EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION CARRIED OUT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
EPIC PUBLIC VOICE PROJECT: PROMOTES CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION IN DECISIONS CONCERNING THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET.
EPIC OPEN GOVERNMENT PROJECT: PROMOTES GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY, PURSUES FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT LITIGATION, PUBLISHES LEADING OPEN GOVERNMENT MANUAL AND TRAINS LAW STUDENTS.
EPIC INTERNET PUBLIC INTEREST OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM: AN INTENSIVE INTERNSHIP FOR QUALIFIED STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON LAW, PUBLIC POLICY, AND TECHNOLOGY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle Citron Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Christopher Wolf Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Anita Allen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Shoshana Zuboff Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Chris Larsen Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Harry Lewis Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $72,710 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,408,899 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,481,609 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,362 |
| Investment income | $36,735 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$108,172 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$40,848 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,370,686 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $244,903 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,490 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,418,817 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $37,769 |
| Other employee benefits | $193,011 |
| Payroll taxes | $128,485 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $734 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $95,606 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $33,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $194,785 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $106,241 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,341 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $77,708 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $147,666 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $28,602 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,859,359 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $954,741 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $39,770 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,214 |
| 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 | $582 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,086,565 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $590,641 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,760 |
| Total assets | $5,710,273 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,368 |
| 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 | $1,656,158 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $847 |
| Total liabilities | $1,699,373 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,010,900 |
| 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 | $5,710,273 |