EIN 52-1905358

Center for Democracy and Technology

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Center for Democracy and Technology advocates for public policies that advance democratic values in the digital age, including protecting free expression and global human rights on the internet, as well as developing privacy standards and safeguards for digital information and data.
Total revenues
$11,278,722
2022
Total expenses
$6,900,364
2022
Total assets
$19,060,299
2022
Num. employees
38
2022

Program areas at Center for Democracy and Technology

Privacy & data: as Technology permeates all facets of society, the personal data collected, used and shared by companies and governments has wide-ranging effects on people's lives. Cdt develops laws, policies and best practices to protect people's digital privacy, and to address unfair and discriminatory uses of people's data. We champion consumers' interests, with a particular focus on the rights of historically marginalized communities.
Equity in civil Technology: as government agencies increasingly rely on data and Technology to carry out their responsibilities, it is critical that they do so in ways that affirm individual privacy, respect civil rights, promote transparent and accountable oversight, and advance just social structures within the broader community. Cdt furthers these goals by creating solutions-oriented policy resources and actionable technical guidance.
Free expression and global human rights: the internet and new technologies give people the ability to express themselves, access information and find community. Cdt works to protect these activities online, and to advance platform governance approaches that promote human rights and ensure accountability for companies and governments involved. Our team works to sustain a free and open internet on both a domestic and global stage.
Security & surveillance: new technologies have given governments unprecedented means to access personal information. In order to ensure all people can seek information and express themselves freely, there must be reasonable checks and balances on governments' ability to access, collect, and store individuals' data. Cdt advances thoughtful solutions for government surveillance, cyber security, and other issues concerning civil liberties and new technologies
Eu office
Communications

Who funds Center for Democracy and Technology

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Civil Participation$3,000,000
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative FoundationGeneral Operating Support$1,000,000
John S. and James L. Knight FoundationTo Provide Renewed Support for Nonpartisan Research on Digital Media, Online Speech and Democracy.$900,000
...and 19 more grants received totalling $7,371,242

Personnel at Center for Democracy and Technology

NameTitleCompensation
Alexandra GivensPresident and Chief Executive Officer$409,167
Mallory KnodelChief Technology Officer$150,862
Samir JainDirector of Policy$219,032
Dhanaraj ThakurResearch Director$170,000
Emma LlansoDirector , Free Expression$169,101
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Center for Democracy and Technology

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,624,236
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$911
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-351,265
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,840
Total revenues$11,278,722

Form 990s for Center for Democracy and Technology

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-03990View PDF
2021-122022-08-05990View PDF
2020-122021-10-05990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-01-03990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $3,000,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $1,250,000 from The Ford Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1401 K St NW 200
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
cdt.org/ 
Phone
(202) 637-9800
Facebook page
CenDemTech 
Twitter profile
@cendemtech 
IRS details
EIN
52-1905358
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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