Disinformation Index Inc
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-2450338
Organization Overview
Disinformation Index Inc is located in San Antonio, TX. As of 12/2022, Disinformation Index Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disinformation Index Inc 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, Disinformation Index Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT COMBATS DISINFORMATION BOTH IN THE UNITED STATES AND GLOBALLY THROUGH THE CREATION OF PUBLIC RATINGS OF MEDIA SOURCES THAT ASSESS THEIR DISINFORMATION RISK USING OBJECTIVE CRITERIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISINFORMATION INDEX PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND THE MEDIA INDUSTRY'S UNDERSTANDING ABOUT DISINFORMATION ON THE INTERNET AND IN THE MEDIA.DISINFORMATION INDEX'S ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON FOUR KEY APPROACHES TO COMBATING DISINFORMATION:(1) PUBLIC EDUCATION ON DISINFORMATION: DISINFORMATION INDEX WILL PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND MATERIALS THROUGH A WEBSITE, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS, AND DISCUSSION GROUPS TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE PUBLIC REGARDING DISINFORMATION ON THE INTERNET AND IN THE MEDIA. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL CONSTITUTE APPROXIMATELY 30% OF DISINFORMATION INDEX'S OVERALL ACTIVITIES.(2) EDUCATION AND ENGAGING MEDIA ON DISINFORMATION: DISINFORMATION INDEX WILL PROVIDE FORUMS AND LECTURES FOR THE PUBLIC AND INDUSTRY TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES CONCERNING DISINFORMATION ON THE INTERNET AND IN THE MEDIA. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL CONSTITUTE APPROXIMATELY 30% OF DISINFORMATION INDEX'S OVERALL ACTIVITIES.(3) PUBLIC RATINGS ON DISINFORMATION: DISINFORMATION INDEX WILL MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC RATINGS OF WEBSITES AND MEDIA SOURCES, ASSESSING THEIR DISINFORMATION RISK USING OBJECTIVE PUBLISHED CRITERIA ON A NONPARTISAN BASIS. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL CONSTITUTE APPROXIMATELY 15% OF DISINFORMATION INDEX'S OVERALL ACTIVITIES.(4) RESEARCH TOOLS RELATED TO DISINFORMATION: DISINFORMATION INDEX WILL FACILITATE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES REGARDING DISINFORMATION ON THE INTERNET AND IN THE MEDIA. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL CONSTITUTE APPROXIMATELY 15% OF DISINFORMATION INDEX'S OVERALL ACTIVITIES.DISINFORMATION INDEX WILL CONDUCT THE ABOVE ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY, BY CONTRACTING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ENTITIES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES, AND THROUGH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danny Rogers President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $104,634 |
Clare Melford Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dominic Dodd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $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 | $1,254,211 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,254,211 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,559,314 |
| Investment income | $40 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,813,542 |
| 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. | $104,634 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,390 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $927,798 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $50,833 |
| Other employee benefits | $77,228 |
| Payroll taxes | $76,321 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $176 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,427 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $847,220 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $155 |
| Information technology | $56,346 |
| 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 | $17,127 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $19,141 |
| All other expenses | $1,092 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,467,233 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,888 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $450,050 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $386,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $484,769 |
| Total assets | $1,423,707 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,006 |
| 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 | $103,006 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,320,701 |
| 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 | $1,423,707 |