Network Contagion Research Institute is located in Princeton, NJ. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Network Contagion 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 12/2022, Network Contagion Research Institute generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
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THE NETWORK CONTAGION RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NCRI) IS A 501(C) ORGANIZATION (NONPROFIT) THAT DEPLOYS MACHINE LEARNING TOOLS TO EXPOSE HATE ON DIGITAL SOCIAL NETWORKS WITHIN A CROSS-PLATFORM, PUBLIC-MINDED, AND GLOBAL FRAMEWORK. WE ARE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY GROUP OF SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS WHO APPLY OUR TECHNICAL SKILLS TO FURTHER PUBLIC INSIGHT INTO THE PROBLEM OF ONLINE HATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NCRI USES ITS CONTEXTUS PLATFORM TO EMBED, TRACK, AND EXPOSE THE MEANING OF LANGUAGE, VIDEOS, AND IMAGES USED WITHIN WEB COMMUNITIES THAT INCREASINGLY SIGNIFY HATE AND ENCOURAGE VIOLENCE. NCRI EXPOSES CRYPTIC, VIOLENT, AND GENOCIDAL LANGUAGE AND SYMBOLS WITHIN SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITIES AND TRACKS THE MEANING AND CONTEXT OF THEIR CODED LANGUAGE. AS A RESULT, NCRI HAS EMERGED AS ONE OF THE LEADING AUTHORITIES IN THE WORLD ON HOW SOCIAL- MEDIA-INSPIRED DOMESTIC TERROR OPERATES.
NCRI USES ITS CONTEXTUS PLATFORM TO EMBED, TRACK, AND EXPOSE THE MEANING OF LANGUAGE, VIDEOS, AND IMAGES USED WITHIN WEB COMMUNITIES THAT INCREASINGLY SIGNIFY HATE AND ENCOURAGE VIOLENCE. NCRI EXPOSES CRYPTIC, VIOLENT, AND GENOCIDAL LANGUAGE AND SYMBOLS WITHIN SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITIES AND TRACKS THE MEANING AND CONTEXT OF THEIR CODED LANGUAGE. AS A RESULT, NCRI HAS EMERGED AS ONE OF THE LEADING AUTHORITIES IN THE WORLD ON HOW SOCIAL- MEDIA-INSPIRED DOMESTIC TERROR OPERATES.
THE NCRI PROVIDES AWARENESS, INSTRUCTION, AND INSIGHTS TO VARIOUS GROUPS INTO NCRIS METHODOLOGIES FOR UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEX AND RAPIDLY EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF CYBER-SOCIAL THREATS, AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO PROTECT PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHERS FROM ONLINE CYBER-SOCIAL HARMS. NCRI EDUCATES ORGANIZATIONS ON THE VARIOUS TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES USED BY CYBERCRIMINALS, HATE ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER MALICIOUS ACTORS IN THE CYBER ENVIRONMENT. NCRI ENDEAVORS TO ENHANCE THE CYBER-SOCIAL LITERACY OF THE NEXT DIGITALLY SAVVY GENERATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joel Finkelstein Chief Scienc | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $166,000 |
John Donohue COO | Officer | $0 | |
Adam Sohn CEO | Officer | $0 |
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 | $1,684,235 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,684,235 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,684,235 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $166,000 |
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 | $9,276 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,128,847 |
Advertising and promotion | $27,116 |
Office expenses | $4,932 |
Information technology | $105,547 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,582 |
Travel | $10,948 |
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 | $349,689 |
Insurance | $7,506 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,820,793 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $278,491 |
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 | $343,861 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $622,352 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $622,352 |
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 | $622,352 |