OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND

EIN: 843126447 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$50,635,708
Total Expenses
$50,950,076
Total Assets
$47,637,587
Net Assets
$-103,430
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
LAURA CUNNINGHAM
Phone
2029830471
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND, founded in 2019, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $50.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE OPEN TECHNOLOGY FUND AIMS TO ADVANCE INTERNET FREEDOM GLOBALLY BY SUPPORTING THE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF TECHNOLOGIES THAT PROVIDE SECURE AND UNCENSORED ACCESS TO THE INTERNET.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $25,045,794

THE SURGE AND SUSTAIN FUND SUPPORTS LARGE-SCALE CIRCUMVENTION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS THAT HELP PROVIDE UNCESORED ACCESS TO THE INTERNET TO AUDIENCES IN INFORMATION RESTRICTED ENVIRONMENTS. THE FUND...

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THE SURGE AND SUSTAIN FUND SUPPORTS LARGE-SCALE CIRCUMVENTION TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS THAT HELP PROVIDE UNCESORED ACCESS TO THE INTERNET TO AUDIENCES IN INFORMATION RESTRICTED ENVIRONMENTS. THE FUND ENSURES THAT TECHNOLOGIES USED AT SCALE BY TENS OF MILLIONS REMAIN SECURE AND EFFECTIVE. THE FUND ALSO ADDRESSES THE CIRCUMVENTION TECHNOLOGY NEEDS OF USAGM'S FIVE NETWORKS (VOICE OF AMERICA, RADIO FREE EUROPE/RADIO LIBERTY, OFFICE OF CUBA BROADCASTING, RADIO FREE ASIA, AND MIDDLE EAST BROADCASTING NETWORKS) AND THEIR AUDIENCES IN CENSORED ENVIRONMENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $10,066,749

THE INTERNET FREEDOM FUND IS THE PRIMARY MECHANISM THROUGH WHICH OTF PROVIDES FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM PROJECTS. IFF PROJECTS ARE PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND...

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THE INTERNET FREEDOM FUND IS THE PRIMARY MECHANISM THROUGH WHICH OTF PROVIDES FUNDING FOR INNOVATIVE GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM PROJECTS. IFF PROJECTS ARE PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION BUT CAN ALSO INCLUDE APPLIED RESEARCH AND DIGITAL SECURITY PROJECTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,574,392

THE RAPID RESPONSE FUND PROVIDES EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO INDEPENDENT MEDIA OUTLETS, JOURNALISTS, AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS FACING DIGITAL ATTACKS. THE SUPPORT THROUGH THIS FUND HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND...

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THE RAPID RESPONSE FUND PROVIDES EMERGENCY SUPPORT TO INDEPENDENT MEDIA OUTLETS, JOURNALISTS, AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS FACING DIGITAL ATTACKS. THE SUPPORT THROUGH THIS FUND HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS STAY SAFE IN REPRESSIVE ENVIRONMENTS, REGAIN ONLINE ACCESS, MITIGATE FUTURE ATTACKS, AND COMBAT SUDDEN CENSORSHIP EVENTS. THE FUND ALSO PROVIDES RAPID SUPPORT TO MITIGATE NEW SOFTWARE VULNERABILITIES, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF EMERGENCY TECHNICAL PATCHES, TO ENSURE THAT CRITICAL INTERNET FREEDOM TOOLS REMAIN SECURE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $50,643,346
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $500
Other Revenue $-8,138
TOTAL REVENUE $50,635,708

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,802,567
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $47,237,056
Other Expenses $45,147,509
TOTAL EXPENSES $50,950,076

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $50,635,708 $37,969,644 +0.3%
Expenses $50,950,076 $37,764,086 +0.3%
Net Income $-314,368 $205,558 -2.5%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
39

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
5
$614,949
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
1
$224,302
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KAREN KORNBLUH CHAIR (THRU 1/28/24); DIR (THRU 7/30/24) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACK COOPER CHAIR (BEGINNING 1/29/24) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL KEMPNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SCHNEIDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE WONG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PABLO CHAVEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER ZAKEIM DIRECTOR (BEGINNING 10/10/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA CUNNINGHAM PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$231,659 $14,821 $246,480
TIFFANY CURRIE TREASURER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$168,106 $23,662 $191,768
DONALD ANDERSON SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Officer
$157,993 $18,708 $176,701
NATHANIEL KRETCHUN SVP PROGRAMS 40.00
Key Emp
$191,308 $32,994 $224,302
BRYAN NUNEZ VP OF TECHNOLOGY 40.00
Highest
$162,127 $52,425 $214,552
GARY ROEBUCK CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$139,319 $21,325 $160,644
MARY LUCAS ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$125,652 $41,922 $167,574
LINET MUSUTA IT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$131,162 $6,638 $137,800
LATOYA GARY SENIOR ACCOUNTANT 40.00
Highest
$114,959 $21,172 $136,131
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 $50,635,708 $50,950,076 $47,637,587 $-314,368
2023 $37,969,644 $37,764,086 $44,584,077 $205,558
2022 $19,301,273 $19,297,706 $19,542,399 $3,567
2021 $6,489,730 $6,592,761 $18,373,187 $-103,031
2020 $5,679,412 $5,679,412 $6,044,660 No data
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