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Access Now Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 27-0597430

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 14, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.ACCESSNOW.ORG

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PO Box 20429 4 E 27th StreetNew York, NY 10001

(888) 414-0100

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

24th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

71st percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

66th percentile

$163,792

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.4% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

76th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-4.0%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,581,033

Up $483,829 (+12%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$4,230,986

Up $905,691 (+27%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$350,047

Down $421,862 (-55%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue24th percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,749,927

Down $280,786 (-4.0%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$5,842,898

Up $951,212 (+19%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

$907,029

Down $1,231,998 (-58%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th 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

2018

Assets$4,581,033
Liabilities$350,047
Net Assets$4,230,986
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth28th 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

2018

Revenue$6,749,927
Expenses$5,842,898
Net Income$907,029
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 14, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$6,749,927
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,467,811$2,079,888▲ $612,077
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,129,348$1,244,904▼ $884,444
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$333,845$1,060,455▲ $726,610
Intangible Assets$82,217$72,593▼ $9,624
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$46,823$49,141▲ $2,318
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,267$0▼ $2,267
Total Assets$4,097,204$4,581,033▲ $483,829
Other Assets Total$34,893$74,052▲ $39,159
Liabilities
Grants Payable$299,126--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$266,221$235,507▼ $30,714
Deferred Revenue$206,562$114,540▼ $92,022
Total Liabilities$771,909$350,047▼ $421,862
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$2,896,025$2,793,355▼ $102,670
Unrestricted Net Assets$429,270$1,437,631▲ $1,008,361
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,325,295$4,230,986▲ $905,691
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,097,204$4,581,033▲ $483,829

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$33,118$33,118
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay66th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brett SolomonExecutive Director/secretaryFT$157,492$6,300$163,792
Amie StepanovichUS Policy ManagerFT$129,792$5,192$134,984
Joseph SteeleDirector Organizational Dev & ImpactFT$120,473$4,819$125,292
Nerida BrownleeDirector Finance & HrFT$111,178$4,447$115,625
Nathaniel WhiteSenior Legislative ManagerFT$107,360$4,670$112,030
Peter MicekGeneral CounselFT$100,196$4,243$104,439

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew MclaughlinPresident
Arzu GeybullaDirector
Bruce SchneierDirector
Donna MckayDirector
Emna MizouniDirector
Ronaldo LemosDirector
Yvett Alberdingk-thijmDirector
Dunja MijatovicDirector Till March 2018
Andrew CohenTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Gustaf BjorkstenTechnology Services39 SYBELSTRABE, Berlin, Gm$106,472
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,029,873
Program Service Revenue
$871,375
Investment Income
$1,013
Other Revenue
$-152,334
All Other Contributions
$3,085,199
Change in Net Assets
$907,029

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,749,927
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$367,172
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,117,099
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,749,927
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,643,638
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,303,589
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$895,671
Total Fundraising Expense$187,369
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,325,825$344,851$85,946$1,756,622
Fees for Services Other$910,738$60,143$7,904$978,785
Foreign Grants$779,271--$779,271
Travel$217,039$12,363$12,610$242,012
Payroll Taxes$133,553$53,266$10,556$197,375
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$118,738$2,850$52,873$174,461
Occupancy$134,841$17,710$7,542$160,093
Other Employee Benefits$74,896$45,685$538$121,119
Grants to Domestic Orgs$116,400--$116,400
All Other Expenses$79,364$21,056$5$100,425
Fees for Services Accounting-$91,392-$91,392
Office Expenses$27,677$46,087$6,805$80,569
Pension Plan Contributions$25,876$28,136-$54,012
Other Expenses$41,931$15,134$100$41,931
Fees for Services Legal$8,995$21,760-$30,755
Depreciation Depletion$14,975$2,183$930$18,088
Insurance$86$7,603-$7,689
Total Functional Expenses$4,883,461$772,068$187,369$5,842,898

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,210,070
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,842,898
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,842,898
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$367,172
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Coda Media Inc-501(c)(3)Ed & Public Awareness$50,000
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for JusticeNew York, NY, Sf501(c)(3)Ed & Public Awareness$41,400
Association for Progressive CommunicationsNew York, NY501(c)(3)Ed & Public Awareness$25,000

International Summary

Offices
2
Employees
29
Spending
$3,068,341

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
Europe (including Iceland & Greenland)Grants to Recipients in the RegionEd. & Pub Awareness06$622,872
Europe (including Iceland & Greenland)Program ServicesEd. & Pub Awareness00$487,523
Central America / CaribeanProgram ServicesTech, Ed. & Pub Awareness15$365,626
Middles East and North AfricaProgram ServicesEd. & Pub Awareness07$318,310
North AmericaProgram ServicesEd. & Pub Awareness01$310,482
Sub-saharan AfricaGrants to Recipients in the RegionEd. & Pub Awareness00$184,241
South AmericaGrants to Recipients in the RegionEd. & Pub Awareness00$140,447
South AsiaProgram ServicesEd. & Pub Awareness00$120,423
Middles East and North AfricaGrants to Recipients in the RegionEd. & Pub Awareness00$92,529
Central America / CaribeanGrants to Recipients in the RegionEd. & Pub Awareness00$90,525
East Asian and the PacificProgram ServicesProgram Services13$85,049
Russia and Neighboring StatesProgram ServicesTech, Ed. & Pub Awareness01$74,928
South AmericaProgram ServicesEd. & Pub Awareness03$60,563
North AmericaGrants to Recipients in the RegionEd. & Pub Awareness00$54,987
South AsiaGrants to Recipients in the RegionEd. & Pub Awareness03$47,756
Russia and Neighboring StatesGrants to Recipients in the RegionEd. & Pub Awareness00$6,500
East Asian and the PacificGrants to Recipients in the RegionEd. & Pub Awareness00$5,580
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
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
Yes
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, Section B, Line 11B

“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, Section B, Line 12C

“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 of interest disclosure. If any conflicts are disclosed, the board executive committee meets to review them to determine appropriate action. If circumstances are undisclosed and only later comes to the attension of the executive director or president, they shall take immediate action to remedy the situtation. Appropriate actions shall include dismissal with cuase, suspension, or other such remedies as shall be determined by the board president.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“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, Section C, Line 19

“These documents are available upon request. The 990 is also available on www.guidestar.org.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Access Now
EIN
27-0597430
Phone
8884140100
Address
PO BOX 20429 4 E 27TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10001

Signing Officer

Name
Brett Solomon
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8884140100
Signed
2019-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brett Solomon
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
26
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
GRASSI & CO CPA'S PC
Address
488 MADISON AVENUE 21ST FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10022
Preparer
Derek Flanagan
Phone
2126616166
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants and contractors: program service expenses 910,738. Management and general expenses 60,143. Fundraising expenses 7,904. Total expenses 978,785.”

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Other net asset adjustment -1,338.”

990 Part XII

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization applies the provisions pertaining to uncertain tax provisions (fasb asc topic 740) and has determined there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. The organization believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations prior to 2015.”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$4,581,033
Liabilities
$350,047
Net assets
$4,230,986
Revenue
$6,749,927
Expenses
$5,842,898
Net income
$907,029
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
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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