Association For Progressive Communications is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., 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. Association For Progressive Communications 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, Association For Progressive Communications generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 4 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:
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APC'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND INDIVIDUALS IN AND THROUGH THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) TO BUILD STRATEGIC COMMUNITIES AND INITIATIVES FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO EQUITABLE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL JUSTICE, PARTICIPATORY POLITICAL PROCESSES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION POLICY PROGRAMME (CIPP). IN 2022 THE CIPP PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTED WORK THAT ENABLED DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE (COMMUNITY NETWORKS); REGIONAL INTERNET GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS WORK IN ASIA.
GLOBAL ADVOCACY AND POLICY STRATEGY - INDIVIDUALS AND CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY IN AND INFLUENCE POLICY, REGULATION AND GOVERNANCE PROCESSES TO SHAPEAN OPEN AND SUSTAINABLE INTERNET.COMMUNICATIONS UNIT - THE COMMUNICATIONS TEAM MANAGES APC'S ONLINE AND OFFLINE EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICITY, SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, WEBSITES AND PUBLICATOINS, INCLUDING OUTREACH TO APC'S MEMBERS, PARTNERS AND THE MEDIA, TO STRATEGICALLY CONTRIBUTE TO FURTHERING APC'S ADVOCACY OBJECTIVES.TECHNICAL UNIT - THE TECHNICAL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT TEAM PROVIDES THE NECESSARY TECHNICAL INFRASRTCUTURE AND SUPPORT FOR APC PORRAMMES, PROJECTS, STAFF AND MEMBERS TO OPERATE IN STABLE, SECURE AND RELIABLE ONLINE SPACES.NETWORK DEVELOPMENT - THE NETDEV TEAM WORKS CLOSELY WITH APC MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES AND STAFF AS WELL AS WITH CLOSE PARTNERS AND COLLABORATING NETWORKS TO FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG, SUSTAINABLE AND VIBRANT NETWORK. THE TEAM LEADS THE WORK AROUND NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND RESOURCE SHARING WITHIN THE NETWORK (INCLUDING GRANTING).
THE LOCAL ACCESS PROGRAMME WORKS FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY EXCLUSION, DISCRIMINATION AND INEQUALITY TO BE ABLE TO MEANINGFULLY USE AND SHAPE THE INTERNET AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
THE WOMEN'S RIGHTS PROGRAMME (WRP) IS BOTH A PROGRAMME WITHIN APC AND A NETWORK THROUGHOUT THE WORLD COMMITTED TO USING TECHNOLOGY FOR WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT. WE PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY IN THE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, ACCESS AND USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTS) AND IN THE POLICY DECISIONS AND FRAMEWORKS THAT REGULATE THEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Concepcion Ramilo Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $98,524 |
Leandro Navarro Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bishakha Datta Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julian Casasbuenas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sol Luca DE Tena Until 082822 Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Oona Castro Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Common Room | 12/30/21 | $203,155 |
Ceaps | 12/30/21 | $149,297 |
Citad | 12/30/21 | $140,368 |
Rhizomatica | 12/30/21 | $126,027 |
Zenzeleni Networks | 12/30/21 | $119,110 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $28,675 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,009,816 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,038,491 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $142,772 |
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 | $7,181,263 |
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 | $463,907 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $194,658 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,522 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,016 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $464,851 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $47,372 |
Information technology | $109,526 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $15,741 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $153,369 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $937,025 |
Total functional expenses | $7,150,607 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,397,776 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $283,157 |
Accounts receivable, net | $81,589 |
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 | $317 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,762,839 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $388,754 |
Grants payable | $4,566,925 |
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 | $4,955,679 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $807,160 |
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 | $5,762,839 |