SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

EIN: 824506840 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA

Total Revenue
$29,413,537
Total Expenses
$38,019,696
Total Assets
$30,994,770
Net Assets
$-4,724,975
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
BRIAN ACTON
Phone
6503368080
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SIGNAL TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION, founded in 2018, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $29.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $38.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

TO DEVELOP PRIVACY TECHNOLOGY THAT PROTECTS FREE EXPRESSION & ENABLES SECURE GLOBAL COMMUNICATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $21,843,492
Program Service Revenue $6,386,666
Investment Income $1,183,379
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $29,413,537

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $19,573,873
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $30,994,943
Other Expenses $18,445,823
TOTAL EXPENSES $38,019,696

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $29,413,537 $35,750,994 -0.2%
Expenses $38,019,696 $35,808,494 +0.1%
Net Income $-8,606,159 $-57,500 +148.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
52
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$0
Total Directors
5
$795,228
Key Employees
1
$609,660
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEREDITH WHITTAKER DIRECTOR / PRES OF SIGNAL MESSENGER 40.00
Director
$743,531 $51,697 $795,228
BRIAN ACTON PRES / SECR / TREAS / CEO OF SIGNAL 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMBA KAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHERINE MAHER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY SULLIVAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARUNA HARDER CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$589,160 $20,500 $609,660
JIM O'LEARY VP, ENGINEERING 40.00
Highest
$715,212 $34,111 $749,323
EHREN KRET CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$709,890 $9,274 $719,164
ALAN LIU DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING 40.00
Highest
$547,338 $46,338 $593,676
RANDALL SARAFA CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$551,565 $20,500 $572,065
JONATHAN CHAMBERS SOFTWARE DEVELOPER 40.00
Highest
$460,097 $29,869 $489,966
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $29,413,537 $38,019,696 $30,994,770 $-8,606,159
2023 $35,750,994 $35,808,494 $37,433,223 $-57,500
2022 $26,064,219 $30,455,421 $37,331,314 $-4,391,202
2021 $12,765,380 $33,117,092 $46,245,596 $-20,351,712
2020 $14,860,292 $21,272,520 $66,123,171 $-6,412,228
2019 $19,408,880 $13,481,072 $77,225,921 $5,927,808
2018 $609,365 $5,127,667 $100,490,525 $-4,518,302
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