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Access Now Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 27-0597430

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 15, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.ACCESSNOW.ORG

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PO BOX 20429 4 E 27th stNew York, NY 10001

(262) 385-5295

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

54th percentile

3.9%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2015

Asset Growth

91st percentile

49%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

91st percentile

64%

Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,017,262

Up $336,090 (+49%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$617,083

Up $129,916 (+27%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$400,179

Up $206,174 (+106%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,338,316

Up $1,307,930 (+64%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$3,208,400

Up $316,093 (+11%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$129,916

Up $991,837 (+115%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2014: $681,172Liabilities 2014: $194,005Net Assets 2014: $487,1672014Assets 2015: $1,017,262Liabilities 2015: $400,179Net Assets 2015: $617,0832015Assets 2016: $1,479,015Liabilities 2016: $292,747Net Assets 2016: $1,186,2682016Assets 2017: $4,097,204Liabilities 2017: $771,909Net Assets 2017: $3,325,2952017Assets 2018: $4,581,033Liabilities 2018: $350,047Net Assets 2018: $4,230,9862018Assets 2020: $5,893,965Liabilities 2020: $2,123,771Net Assets 2020: $3,770,1942020Assets 2021: $10,076,845Liabilities 2021: $2,151,524Net Assets 2021: $7,925,3212021Assets 2022: $12,101,447Liabilities 2022: $2,063,323Net Assets 2022: $10,038,1242022Assets 2024: $10,903,308Liabilities 2024: $2,790,725Net Assets 2024: $8,112,5832024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$1,017,262
Liabilities$400,179
Net Assets$617,083
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth91st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2014: $2,030,386Expenses 2014: $2,892,307Net Income 2014: -$861,9212014Revenue 2015: $3,338,316Expenses 2015: $3,208,400Net Income 2015: $129,9162015Revenue 2016: $4,905,042Expenses 2016: $4,335,857Net Income 2016: $569,1852016Revenue 2017: $7,030,713Expenses 2017: $4,891,686Net Income 2017: $2,139,0272017Revenue 2018: $6,749,927Expenses 2018: $5,842,898Net Income 2018: $907,0292018Revenue 2020: $9,838,069Expenses 2020: $8,395,724Net Income 2020: $1,442,3452020Revenue 2021: $14,368,136Expenses 2021: $10,213,009Net Income 2021: $4,155,1272021Revenue 2022: $14,808,846Expenses 2022: $12,696,043Net Income 2022: $2,112,8032022Revenue 2024: $16,152,454Expenses 2024: $15,120,599Net Income 2024: $1,031,8552024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$3,338,316
Expenses$3,208,400
Net Income$129,916
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$3,338,316
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Access now defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk around the world.

Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of users at risk around the world. By combining innovative policy, user engagement, and direct technical support, we work for open and secure communications for all.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$258,590$505,574▲ $246,984
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$342,096$328,312▼ $13,784
Intangible Assets$38,126$98,091▲ $59,965
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$13,280$52,637▲ $39,357
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$16,947$18,165▲ $1,218
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$681,172$1,017,262▲ $336,090
Other Assets Total$12,133$14,483▲ $2,350
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$6,393$205,750▲ $199,357
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$187,612$194,429▲ $6,817
Total Liabilities$194,005$400,179▲ $206,174
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$770,031$727,343▼ $42,688
Unrestricted Net Assets$-282,864$-110,260▲ $172,604
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$487,167$617,083▲ $129,916
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$681,172$1,017,262▲ $336,090

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$18,165$32,008$50,173
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brett SolomonExecutive DirecFT$122,400$10,323$132,723
Jamie TomaselloDir, TechnologyFT$130,885-$130,885
Joseph SteeleDir, Org. GrowthFT$107,100$10,261$117,361
Amie StepanovichU.S.Policy ManagerFT$109,390$5,464$114,854
Joshua LevyDirector, AdvocacyFT$101,100$8,614$109,714

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew MclaughlinPresident
Esra'a Al ShafeiDirector
Ronaldo LemosDirector
Yvette Alberdingk-thijmDirector
Andrew CohenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,260,369
Program Service Revenue
$79,875
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-1,928
All Other Contributions
$3,260,369
Change in Net Assets
$129,916

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,338,316
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$21,575
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,359,891
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,338,316
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,699,847
Other Expenses$1,471,575
Total Fundraising Expense$133,094
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$36,978
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$997,410$251,355$68,991$1,317,756
Travel$203,720$20,651$9,822$234,193
Occupancy$50,729$85,738-$136,467
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$62,039$33,549$37,435$133,023
Payroll Taxes$87,598$32,753$3,727$124,078
All Other Expenses$76,859$38,917$7,210$122,986
Other Employee Benefits$65,540$23,789$1,951$91,280
Fees for Services Accounting$1,321$51,906-$53,227
Pension Plan Contributions$24,438$8,794$478$33,710
Other Expenses$29,110$3,580$164$32,854
Foreign Grants$26,850--$26,850
Depreciation Depletion-$22,382-$22,382
Office Expenses$3,162$13,441$355$16,958
Fees for Services Legal$7,842$7,696-$15,538
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,128--$10,128
Insurance-$7,761-$7,761
Fees for Services Other$4,534$21-$4,555
Total Functional Expenses$2,423,631$651,675$133,094$3,208,400

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,229,975
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,208,400
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,208,400
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$21,575
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
ApcMelville, South Africa, Sf-Ed & Public Awareness$10,000

International Summary

Offices
4
Employees
22
Spending
$1,006,236

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South Americaprogram servicesED. & Pub Awareness15$291,555
Middle East & North AfricaProgram ServicesTECH, ED & PubL Awareness110$281,905
East Asia & the PacificProgram ServicesED. & Pub Awareness12$231,733
EuropeProgram ServicesED. & Pub Awareness14$152,948
North AmericaProgram ServicesED. & Pub Awareness00$39,763
Sub-saharan AfricaProgram ServicesED. & Pub Awareness01$8,332
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The 990 tax forms are sent electronically to all board members for review and approval before the filing of the 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The purpose of this policy is to avoid potential conflicts arising between the private interests of Board members/key staff and their responsibilities to the agency. On an annual basis each Board member/key employee reviews the policy and signs a conflict disclosure form. If any conflicts are disclosed, the Board Executive Committee meets to review them to determine appropriate action. If circumstances are undisclosed and only later come to the attention of the Executive Director or President, they shall take immediate action to remedy the situation. Appropriate actions shall include dismissal with cause, suspension, or other such remedies as shall be determined by the Board President.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Executive Director's and other Director salaries were determined through consultation with partner organizations with comparable goals, budgets and positions. These salaries were then cleared with the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“These documents are available upon request. THE 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Access Now Inc
EIN
27-0597430
Phone
2623855295
Address
PO BOX 20429 4 E 27th st, NEW YORK, NY 10001

Signing Officer

Name
Brett Solomon
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2016-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brett Solomon
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
24
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Lederer Levine & Associates LLC
Address
1099 Wall St West Suite 280, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Preparer
Kenneth J Lederer
Phone
2019333780
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Access Now's Digital Security work provides technological services and instruction directly to at-risk users to ensure they can exercise their fundamental rights.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Access Now's accounting policy is to record liabilities for uncertain tax positions when a liability is probable and estimable. Management is not aware of any violation of its tax status as an organization exempt from income taxes, nor of any exposure to unrelated business income tax.”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,017,262
Liabilities
$400,179
Net assets
$617,083
Revenue
$3,338,316
Expenses
$3,208,400
Net income
$129,916
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.9$2.79$8.11$16.2$15.1$1.03
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.1$2.06$10.0$14.8$12.7$2.11
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$10.1$2.15$7.93$14.4$10.2$4.16
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.89$2.12$3.77$9.84$8.40$1.44
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.58$0.35$4.23$6.75$5.84$0.91
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.10$0.77$3.33$7.03$4.89$2.14
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.48$0.29$1.19$4.91$4.34$0.57
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.40$0.62$3.34$3.21$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.19$0.49$2.03$2.89$0.86