Dropbox Foundation
- Assets
- $27.3m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-4755668
Organization Overview
Dropbox Foundation is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dropbox Foundation 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, Dropbox Foundation generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.1%) each year.
Since 2018, Dropbox Foundation has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $3,035,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PARTNER WITH IMPACTFUL ORGANIZATIONS TO DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DROPBOX FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH IMPACTFUL ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD. WE PROVIDE UNRESTRICTED GRANTS - AND TO MAKE THAT FUNDING GO FURTHER, WE MATCH ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS TO THE CAPABILITIES OF DROPBOX EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS.WE'RE BUILDING A RELATIONSHIP WITH OUR GRANTEE PARTNERS BASED ON TRUST. THE DROPBOX FOUNDATION CONNECTS THESE PARTNERS TO EACH OTHER SO THEY CAN SHARE THE VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE THEY'VE GATHERED OVER THE YEARS. MUTUAL RESPECT AND A SHARED PASSION FOR DEFENDING HUMAN RIGHTS GUIDE EVERYTHING WE DO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Welch Treasurer & Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bart Volkmer President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amber Cottle Vice President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tina Lee Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Wendy Berit Ashla Director (thru 12/3/2021) | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Heather Grady Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $46,315 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,392,094 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,438,409 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $800,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $600,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,307 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,498 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $7,100 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,594,344 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $887,780 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $26,410,278 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $27,298,058 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,046 |
| Grants payable | $100,000 |
| 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 | $138,046 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,160,012 |
| 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 | $27,298,058 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Dropbox Foundation has awarded $800,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Austin, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $225,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $225,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Partnership Schools New York, NY | $64,379,139 | $24,282,663 |
Feeding Pennsylvania Lemoyne, PA | $10,818,120 | $21,841,545 |
Royal College Of Art Usa Inc New York, NY | $1,933,182 | $14,916,047 |
Imago Dei Fund Boston, MA | $57,020,766 | $29,637,241 |
Boston Charitable Trust Fund Boston, MA | $1,173,216 | $4,494,143 |
Nfa Foundation Inc Norwich, CT | $77,129,817 | $5,415,738 |
American Friends Of B Nai Levy Foundation Brooklyn, NY | $493,786 | $13,431,000 |
Rf Catalytic Capital Inc New York, NY | $241,603,034 | $246,273,218 |
University Of Pittsburgh And Upmc Medical And Health Sciences Fdn Pittsburgh, PA | $0 | $12,874,250 |
Freedom Fund Brooklyn, NY | $51,719,352 | $51,201,158 |
American Friends Of Leket Israel Inc Teaneck, NJ | $3,165,709 | $12,922,662 |
Provision Ministry Inc Westborough, MA | $833,220 | $12,247,682 |