The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and constitutional values in the information age. EPIC pursues a wide range of activities, including policy research, public education, conferences, litigation, publications, and advocacy. EPIC publishes an award winning e-mail and online newsletter on civil liberties in the information age - the EPIC Alert. We also publish reports and books about privacy, open government, free speech, and other important topics related to civil liberties.
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) is a public interest research center in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, freedom of expression, and constitutional values in the information age. EPIC pursues a wide range of activities, including policy research, public education, conferences, litigation, publications, and advocacy. EPIC publishes an award winning e-mail and online newsletter on civil liberties in the information age - the EPIC Alert. We also publish reports and books about privacy, open government, free speech, and other important topics related to civil liberties.
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
$753,719
55.4%
Open Government Project
$216,602
15.9%
Public Interest Opportunities Program
$111,812
8.2%
Ratings History Electronic Privacy Information Center has received 3 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).
