EIN 94-3287156

Association for Progressive Communications (APC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
To empower and support organisations, social movements and individuals in and through the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to build strategic communities and initiatives.
Total revenues
$8,287,698
2023
Total expenses
$8,249,226
2023
Total assets
$6,033,392
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at APC

Communications and information policy programme (cipp). In 2023 the cipp programme implemented work that enabled digital inclusion for the most vulnerable (community networks); regional internet governance and human rights work in africa and asia. Program service fees are an important aspect for the continuation of the program.
Women's rights programme (wrp). The Association for Progressive Communications women's rights programme (apc wrp) has a long-term goal of ensuring that women and people of diverse sexualities and genders participate in, shape and co-create the internet and digital technologies that reflect and respond to their life. Program service fees are an important aspect for the continuation of the program.
Safety for voices(sfv). Sustaining defenders through feminist holistic security, or safety for voices, is a global south-based initiative implemented by a consortium led by the Association for Progressive Communications, with urgent action fund africa, urgent action fund asia and pacific and im-defensoras as consortium partners, that is focused on achieving "greater safety, both online and offline, for human rights defenders worldwide" with support from the dutch ministry of foreign affairs (dgis). Program service fees are an important aspect for the continuation of the program.
Global advocacy and policy (gaps)- leads global internet governance and human rights policy advocacy. Program service fees are an important aspect for the continuation of the program.cummunications unit - the Communications team manages apc's online and offline external Communications, publicity, social media presence, websites and publicatoins, including outreach to apc's members, partners and the media, to strategically contribute to furthering apc's advocacy objectives. Program service fees are an important aspect for the continuation of the program.technical unit - the technical systems and support team provides the necessary technical infrasrtcuture and support for apc porrammes, projects, staff and members to operate in stable, secure and reliable online spaces. Program service fees are an important aspect for the continuation of the program.network development - the netdev team works closely with apc members and associates and staff as well as with close partners and collaborating networks to foster the development of a strong, sustainable and vibrant network. The team leads the work around new memberships and resource sharing within the network (including granting). Program service fees are an important aspect for the continuation of the program.

Who funds Association for Progressive Communications (APC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wellspring Philanthropic FundWomen's Rights; Online Gender-Based Violence Research; Social and Environmental Justice$425,000
Luminate FoundationSupport Grantee on Capacity Building of Digital Rights Defenders$216,250
The Ford FoundationGeneral Support and Core Support for Institutional Strengthening$138,567
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at APC

NameTitleCompensation
Anriette EsterhuysenExecutive Director
Karen BanksDirector of Operations$96,134
hvale valeOperations Manager
Flavia FascendiniCommunications Manager
Sadaf KhanConsortium Manager
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for APC

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,122,440
Program services$141,125
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$24,133
Total revenues$8,287,698

Form 990s for APC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-17990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $425,000 from Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $244,846 from The Ford Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $550,000 from Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Grassroots organizingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1013 Torney Ave First Floor
San Francisco, CA 94129
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
apc.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
94-3287156
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0248541
FTB Entity ID
2082086
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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