EIN 82-2614925

The Signals Network

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Signals Network supports, promotes, and advances the public interest by encouraging and enabling transparency, accountability, reporting, and whistle-blowing. The organization collaborates with media organizations committed to investigating major wrongdoing and potential threats to democracy, freedom, and justice through its media collaboration program. Additionally, it provides customized support services to selected whistleblowers who have contributed to published reports of significant wrongdoing. The Signals Network is located in San Francisco, CA.
Total revenues
$2,160,371
2023
Total expenses
$859,596
2023
Total assets
$1,545,144
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at The Signals Network

Whistleblower support - The signal Network affords customized support services to a selected number of whistleblowers who have contributed to published reports of significant wrongdoing. The types of services The Signals Network can provide to selected whistleblowers in appropriate cases are: legal support/representation, information security, media relations management, advocacy, psychological support, and safe-housing.
Tech accountability project - empower and support tech workers and media to hold big tech to account, and advocate for change that ensures The future of tech is in all our interest.

Who funds The Signals Network

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John S. and James L. Knight FoundationTransform the Signals Network Into A Sustainable Organization That Is Able To Support the Growing Number of Whistleblowers Around the World Who Are Helping Journalists.$555,386
John S. and James L. Knight FoundationTransform the Signals Network Into A Sustainable Organization That Is Able To Support the Growing Number of Whistleblowers Around the World Who Are Helping Journalists.$555,386
Open Society FoundationTo Enhance Accountability Through Supporting Whistleblowers$166,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at The Signals Network

NameTitleCompensation
Kate MillerChief of Staff
Delphine Halgand-MishraExecutive Director$123,830
Rebecca PetrasDirector of Operations
Margaux EwenLegal Director
Sarah GamardCommunications Manager
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for The Signals Network

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,131,039
Program services$15,000
Investment income and dividends$3,157
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$11,175
Total revenues$2,160,371

Form 990s for The Signals Network

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-19990View PDF
2022-062023-04-19990View PDF
2021-062022-04-05990View PDF
2020-062021-06-03990EZView PDF
2019-062020-06-27990EZView PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from UpMobility Foundation
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from The Hitchcock Hoagland Foundation
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $34,775 from Tides Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rights
Characteristics
Operates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
268 Bush St No 4216
San Francisco, CA 94104
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
thesignalsnetwork.org/ 
Phone
(202) 256-5613
IRS details
EIN
82-2614925
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R60: Civil Liberties Advocacy
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
CT0256751
FTB Entity ID
4096900
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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