The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. EPIC was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic institutions in the information age. EPIC is now one of the leading privacy research and advocacy organizations in the world. EPIC pursues a wide range of activities, including public education, litigation, publications, and advocacy. EPIC publishes the EPIC Alert, a biweekly newsletter and maintains epic.org, a top resource for privacy-related topics. The EPIC Bookstore features publications by EPIC and members of the EPIC Advisory Board.
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. EPIC was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and democratic institutions in the information age. EPIC is now one of the leading privacy research and advocacy organizations in the world. EPIC pursues a wide range of activities, including public education, litigation, publications, and advocacy. EPIC publishes the EPIC Alert, a biweekly newsletter and maintains epic.org, a top resource for privacy-related topics. The EPIC Bookstore features publications by EPIC and members of the EPIC Advisory Board.
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.
Program Name
Amount Spent
% of Program Expenses
Public Interest Research, Publications, Conferences, and Websites
$1,126,471
59.2%
Open Government Project
$252,610
13.3%
Public Interest Opportunities Program
$76,274
4.0%
Ratings History Electronic Privacy Information Center has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
