EIN 85-2450338

Disinformation Index

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
State
Year formed
2020
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Disinformation Index is a nonpartisan organization that combats disinformation both in the United States and globally through the creation of public ratings of media sources that assess their disinformation risk using objective criteria. It also provides educational tools, materials, and opportunities to increase public understanding and the media industry's understanding about Disinformation on the internet and in the media. The activities of Disinformation Index focus on four key areas.
Total revenues
$2,813,542
2022
Total expenses
$2,467,233
2022
Total assets
$1,423,707
2022
Num. employees
13
2022

Program areas at Disinformation Index

Disinformation Index provides educational tools, materials, and opportunities to increase public understanding and the media industry's understanding about Disinformation on the internet and in the media.disinformation Index's activities focus on four key approaches to combating disinformation:(1) public education on Disinformation: Disinformation Index will provide educational tools and materials through a website, conferences and seminars, and discussion groups to increase understanding among the public regarding Disinformation on the internet and in the media. These activities will constitute approximately 30% of Disinformation Index's overall activities. (2) education and engaging media on Disinformation: Disinformation Index will provide forums and lectures for the public and industry to increase awareness and educate the public on issues concerning Disinformation on the internet and in the media. These activities will constitute approximately 30% of Disinformation Index's overall activities. (3) public ratings on Disinformation: Disinformation Index will make available to the public ratings of websites and media sources, assessing their Disinformation risk using objective published criteria on a nonpartisan basis. These activities will constitute approximately 15% of Disinformation Index's overall activities. (4) research tools related to Disinformation: Disinformation Index will facilitate access to technology research tools and applications for educational purposes regarding Disinformation on the internet and in the media. These activities will constitute approximately 15% of Disinformation Index's overall activities.disinformation Index will conduct the above activities directly, by contracting with local organizations and entities in foreign countries, and through global partnerships.

Who funds Disinformation Index

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Endowment for DemocracyEducation, Communication, & Culture$211,173
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$200,000
Open Society FoundationTo Provide General Support$150,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Disinformation Index

NameTitleCompensation
Clare MelfordChief Executive Officer$0
Dr. Rogers Also ServesExecutive Director
Danny RogersPresident$104,634
Dominic DoddTreasurer$0
Jo JenksPast Treasurer$0

Financials for Disinformation Index

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,254,211
Program services$1,559,314
Investment income and dividends$40
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-23
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,813,542

Form 990s for Disinformation Index

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-27990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF

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Data update history
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Open Society Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
21750 Hardy Oak Blvd 104
San Antonio, TX 78258
Metro area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
County
Bexar County, TX
Website URL
disinformationindex.org/ 
Phone
(240) 366-7361
IRS details
EIN
85-2450338
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2020
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R00: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy: General
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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