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 12/2021, Association For Progressive Communications generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% 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
2021
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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APC'S POLICY PROGRAMME (CIPP) WORKS IN THREE POLICY ARENAS - GLOBAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL. CIPP WORKS WITH PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH, TO GAIN INPUT THAT CAN BE INCORPORATED INTO POLICY. BY LEARNING FROM STAKEHOLDERS WITH REAL EXPERIENCE OF ICT POLICY FORMATION AND IMPLEMENTATION EITHER REGIONALLY OR IN THEIR OWN COUNTRIES, AND APPLYING THAT LEARNING TO POLICY.
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.
THE COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNICAL AND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT UNITS FOCUS ON AVAILABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY TO ICTS, SKILLS AND AWARENESS OF ICTS AND UNDERSTANDING ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT AND NEEDS, BUILDING THE APC NETWORK, AND MEDIA AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION.
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Concepcion Ramilo Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $92,460 |
Karen Banks Operations Director | Officer | 50 | $87,380 |
Leandro Navarro Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bishakha Datta Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julian Casasbuenas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sol Luca DE Tena 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 | $39,797 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,469,720 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,509,517 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $160,446 |
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 | $5,669,963 |
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. | $192,628 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,402 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,958,387 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,491 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,957 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $79,483 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $40,110 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,552,980 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,638,132 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $26,601 |
Accounts receivable, net | $37,215 |
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 | $474 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,702,422 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $346,475 |
Grants payable | $4,579,443 |
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 | $4,925,918 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $776,504 |
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 | $5,702,422 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Association For Progressive Communications has recieved totaling $712,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Open Society Institute New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Luminate Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WORK ON CAPACITY BUILDING OF DIGITAL RIGHTS DEFENDERS. | $108,750 |
Luminate Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WORK ON CAPACITY BUILDING OF DIGITAL RIGHTS DEFENDERS. | $107,500 |
Luminate Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WORK ON CAPACITY BUILDING OF DIGITAL RIGHTS DEFENDERS. | $83,750 |
Luminate Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT WORK ON CAPACITY BUILDING OF DIGITAL RIGHTS DEFENDERS. | $70,000 |
Foundation For A Just Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT TO THE GENDERIT PROJECT | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Duffield Family Foundation Pleasanton, CA | $258,368,317 | $20,065,038 |
American Indian Model Schools Oakland, CA | $18,645,472 | $19,971,757 |
Partnership For Los Angeles Schools Los Angeles, CA | $63,718,377 | $31,128,437 |
Hamburger Home Los Angeles, CA | $14,127,988 | $18,500,267 |
Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Phoenix, AZ | $41,363,992 | $18,352,142 |
Summit Public Schools Washington Redwood City, CA | $14,247,719 | $16,987,121 |
All For Health Health For All Inc Glendale, CA | $29,884,317 | $23,523,677 |
International Society For Technology In Education Portland, OR | $20,256,205 | $13,556,365 |
Northwest Christian School Phoenix, AZ | $14,587,608 | $15,711,697 |
Fit Kids Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $27,357,951 | $13,904,484 |
Oxford Preparatory Academy Aliso Viejo, CA | $8,703,539 | $15,190,265 |
Center For Academic Success Sierra Vista, AZ | $18,278,347 | $12,993,576 |