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Human and Civil Rights : Advocacy and Education
Board Leadership
Brian Behlendorf
Chairman
CEO
Cindy Cohn
Executive Director
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When freedoms in the networked world come under attack, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is the first line of defense. EFF broke new ground when it was founded in 1990 - well before the Internet was on most people's radar - and continues to confront cutting-edge issues defending free speech, privacy, innovation, and consumer rights today. From the beginning, EFF has championed the public interest in every critical battle affecting digital rights. EFF fights for freedom primarily in the courts, bringing and defending lawsuits even when that means taking on the U.S. government or large corporations. By mobilizing more than 50,000 concerned citizens through our Action Center, EFF beats back bad legislation. In addition to advising policymakers, EFF educates the press and public.
When freedoms in the networked world come under attack, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is the first line of defense. EFF broke new ground when it was founded in 1990 - well before the Internet was on most people's radar - and continues to confront cutting-edge issues defending free speech, privacy, innovation, and consumer rights today. From the beginning, EFF has championed the public interest in every critical battle affecting digital rights. EFF fights for freedom primarily in the courts, bringing and defending lawsuits even when that means taking on the U.S. government or large corporations. By mobilizing more than 50,000 concerned citizens through our Action Center, EFF beats back bad legislation. In addition to advising policymakers, EFF educates the press and public.
94.30
100.00
Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
73.8% | |
Administrative Expenses | 13.6% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 12.4% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.09 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.17 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 16.9% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 1.5% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Electronic Frontier Foundation (CA) | 95.96 | |
NumbersUSA (VA) | 94.74 | |
Central Coast Alliance United for A Sustainable Economy (CA) | 88.85 | |
Corporate Accountability (MA) | 93.98 | |
FairVote (MD) | 92.38 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $12,582,403 |
Federated Campaigns | $64,450 |
Membership Dues | $4,186,894 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $16,833,747 |
Program Service Revenue | $22,500 |
Total Primary Revenue | $16,856,247 |
Other Revenue | $536,179 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $17,392,426 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $8,290,875 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,625,504 |
Fundraising Expenses | $1,482,150 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $11,398,529 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $5,993,897 |
Net Assets | $35,779,833 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2017-06 | 12/21/2018 | 95.96 | |||||||
2016-06 | 04/01/2018 | 96.04 | |||||||
2015-06 | 11/01/2016 | 96.18 | |||||||
2014-06 | 08/01/2016 | 96.30 | |||||||
2014-06 | 06/01/2016 | 95.34 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-06 | 11/01/2015 | 95.38 | |||||||
2013-06 | 12/01/2014 | 96.60 | |||||||
2012-06 | 10/01/2013 | 93.90 | |||||||
2011-06 | 09/01/2012 | 85.42 | |||||||
2010-06 | 11/01/2011 | 86.48 | |||||||
2008-12 | 09/20/2011 | 94.78 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2008-12 | 06/01/2010 | 97.69 | |||||||
2007-12 | 05/01/2009 | 98.08 | |||||||
2006-12 | 03/01/2008 | 92.96 | |||||||
2005-12 | 02/01/2007 | 95.67 | |||||||
2004-12 | 05/01/2006 | 95.42 | |||||||
2003-12 | 04/01/2005 | 90.60 | |||||||
2002-12 | 02/01/2004 | 92.79 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 04-3091431 |
Name in IRS Master File | ELECTRONIC FRONTIER FOUNDATION INC |
NTEE Code | [Not Provided by IRS] |
NTEE Classification | [Not Provided by IRS] |
NTEE Type | [Not Provided by IRS] |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (430) Defense of human and civil rights |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | July, 1990 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | June |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$250,000 | 2.19% | Cindy Cohn | Executive Director |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Electronic Frontier Foundation (CA) | 95.96 | |
American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation (CA) | 92.13 | |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (NY) | 96.66 | |
Freedom From Religion Foundation (WI) | 95.05 | |
National Coalition Against Censorship (NY) | 95.93 |
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Electronic Frontier Foundation
815 Eddy Street
San Francisco,
CA 94109
tel: (415) 436-9333
fax: (415) 436-9993
EIN: 04-3091431
Brian Behlendorf
Chairman
Cindy Cohn
Executive Director
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139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
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139 Harristown Rd Suite 101
Glen Rock, NJ 07452