Civic Intelligence

Thorn

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 27-0943677

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 13, 2020

Organization ProfileWEARETHORN.ORG
1240 Rosecrans Avenue No 120Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(310) 463-6965

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

11th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

5th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

98th percentile

84%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$267,662

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.4% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

100th percentile

800%

Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

686%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $50M-$100M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

Up

$58,995,375

Up $52,437,995 (+800%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$58,252,146

Up $51,824,179 (+806%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$743,229

Up $613,816 (+474%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue5th percentileNet Margin98th percentile

Revenue

Up

$61,959,140

Up $54,074,903 (+686%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$10,124,102

Up $4,763,015 (+89%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$51,835,038

Up $49,311,888 (+1954%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth100th percentile

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

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2010: $344,714Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $344,7142010Assets 2011: $121,127Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $121,1272011Assets 2013: $397,559Liabilities 2013: $5,679Net Assets 2013: $391,8802013Assets 2014: $2,415,055Liabilities 2014: $6,109Net Assets 2014: $2,408,9462014Assets 2015: $2,609,547Liabilities 2015: $53,740Net Assets 2015: $2,555,8072015Assets 2016: $4,989,143Liabilities 2016: $59,229Net Assets 2016: $4,929,9142016Assets 2017: $3,973,644Liabilities 2017: $68,827Net Assets 2017: $3,904,8172017Assets 2018: $6,557,380Liabilities 2018: $129,413Net Assets 2018: $6,427,9672018Assets 2019: $58,995,375Liabilities 2019: $743,229Net Assets 2019: $58,252,1462019Assets 2020: $56,967,204Liabilities 2020: $2,238,309Net Assets 2020: $54,728,8952020Assets 2021: $55,899,980Liabilities 2021: $2,051,518Net Assets 2021: $53,848,4622021Assets 2022: $46,186,179Liabilities 2022: $1,693,343Net Assets 2022: $44,492,8362022Assets 2023: $38,493,056Liabilities 2023: $2,504,325Net Assets 2023: $35,988,7312023Assets 2024: $32,719,427Liabilities 2024: $2,256,847Net Assets 2024: $30,462,5802024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$58,995,375
Liabilities$743,229
Net Assets$58,252,146
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$80M$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MExpenses 2010: $344,3442010Expenses 2011: $717,6522011Revenue 2013: $937,385Expenses 2013: $804,570Net Income 2013: $132,8152013Revenue 2014: $3,326,346Expenses 2014: $1,684,281Net Income 2014: $1,642,0652014Revenue 2015: $2,578,752Expenses 2015: $2,431,891Net Income 2015: $146,8612015Revenue 2016: $5,355,810Expenses 2016: $2,981,703Net Income 2016: $2,374,1072016Revenue 2017: $3,162,179Expenses 2017: $4,176,029Net Income 2017: -$1,013,8502017Revenue 2018: $7,884,237Expenses 2018: $5,361,087Net Income 2018: $2,523,1502018Revenue 2019: $61,959,140Expenses 2019: $10,124,102Net Income 2019: $51,835,0382019Revenue 2020: $13,018,180Expenses 2020: $16,548,619Net Income 2020: -$3,530,4392020Revenue 2021: $19,053,788Expenses 2021: $19,555,164Net Income 2021: -$501,3762021Revenue 2022: $14,667,821Expenses 2022: $23,987,273Net Income 2022: -$9,319,4522022Revenue 2023: $15,763,167Expenses 2023: $24,645,174Net Income 2023: -$8,882,0072023Revenue 2024: $16,355,617Expenses 2024: $21,769,314Net Income 2024: -$5,413,6972024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$61,959,140
Expenses$10,124,102
Net Income$51,835,038
Open 2019 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$71,176,871
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Thorn is dedicated to creating a world where every child is free to simply be a kid by building technology and deploying programs to defend children from sexual exploitation. Thorn's work is guided by three principles: (see continuation on schedule o)(1) acceleration of victim identification and rescue, (2) equipping online platforms with technology tools to prevent re-victimization through the spread and recirculation of online content, and (3) to educate and equip the public to protect against the creation of csam and to create public pressure for action by other audiences.

Build technology to defend children from sexual abuse.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,505,016$37,395,744▲ $35,890,728
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$9,174,546▲ $9,174,546
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$8,974,381-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,179,492$2,759,534▼ $1,419,958
Investments Other Securities$809,503$558,433▼ $251,070
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$60,600$132,225▲ $71,625
Total Assets$6,557,380$58,995,375▲ $52,437,995
Other Assets Total$2,769$512▼ $2,257
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$446,333-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$129,413$296,896▲ $167,483
Total Liabilities$129,413$743,229▲ $613,816
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$50,000$37,336,744▲ $37,286,744
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,377,967$20,915,402▲ $14,537,435
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,427,967$58,252,146▲ $51,824,179
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,557,380$58,995,375▲ $52,437,995
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Julie CorduaCEOFT$230,000$37,662$267,662
Sarah GardnerDirector, DevelopmentFT$185,087$28,710$213,797
Kristin BoorseDirector, ProductFT$180,070$30,686$210,756
Brooke IstookDirector, Strategy & OperationsFT$164,323$33,358$197,681
Travis BrightDirector, ProductFT$172,563$11,162$183,725
Michael OttumLead Software EngineerFT$140,932$40,873$181,805

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christopher a KutcherCo-founder/chairman
Demi MooreCo-founder/president
Ernie AllenMember
Jim PitkowMember
Joe LonsdaleMember
Padmasree WarriorMember
Ray ChambersMember
Suzanne BellMember
Stewart GelwargSecretary/CFO

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Catalan Conlon Consulting LLCFundraising Strategy & Management3732 BRUNSWICK AVE, Los Angeles, CA 90039$103,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$61,728,173
Program Service Revenue
$263,824
Investment Income
$-32,857
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$61,728,173
Change in Net Assets
$51,835,038

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded3$9,468,966Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions3$9,468,966-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$61,956,514
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$2,626
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,659,738
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$63,616,252
Total Revenue per Form 990
$61,959,140
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$6,299,389
Other Expenses$3,730,213
Total Fundraising Expense$1,252,918
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$94,500
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$4,057,908$429,779$569,290$5,056,977
Office Expenses$565,154$143,576$121,946$830,676
Other Employee Benefits$364,021$60,916$56,116$481,053
Travel$328,329$63,150$81,091$472,570
Payroll Taxes$307,086$44,600$42,547$394,233
Fees for Services Other$187,003$94,262$80,028$361,293
Information Technology$300,821$12,521$12,103$325,445
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$267,662-$267,662
Advertising$87,857$87,140$82,188$257,185
Occupancy$166,259$38,800$41,342$246,401
Pension Plan Contributions$73,261$15,712$10,491$99,464
Grants to Domestic Orgs$94,500--$94,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$25,949-$25,949
Other Expenses$22,989$46,458$154,716$22,989
Fees for Services Legal$3,225$7,186$1,060$11,471
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,626-$2,626
Total Functional Expenses$7,530,847$1,340,337$1,252,918$10,124,102

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$11,792,073
Total Expenses per Form 990$10,124,102
Expenses per Audited Statements$10,121,476
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,670,597
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$2,626
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Stop It NowNorthampton, MA501(c)(3)Fund Hotline$48,000
GemsNew York, NY501(c)(3)Partnership Alliance$25,000
Rippleworks IncRedwood City, CA501(c)(3)Partnership Alliance$20,000
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
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
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 organizations financial staff is responsible for compiling key components and supporting schedule informaion for the form 990. Using information provided by the organization, the form 990 is prepare by an independent accounting firm. The final form 990 is distributed via email to the ceo, the finance director and the individual members of the board of directors for final review prior to filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors evaluates the the ceo's performance and salary annually. Adjustments to the ceo's compensation require advance approval by the board of directors. When determining the ceo's compensation the board relies on comparable data such as benchmarks provided by independent compensation consultants and compensation for similar jobs within comparable organizations (tax-exempt and taxable organizations) the ceo approves all employee compensation. Adjustments to the employee compensation require advance approval by the ceo. Employee compensation is determined using comparable data such as benchmarks provided by independent compensation consultants and compensation for similar jobs within comparable organizations (tax-exempt and taxable organizations).”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organizations form 990, financial statements and governing documents are available to the public upon request by emailing [email protected]”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Thorn
EIN
27-0943677
Phone
3104636965
Address
1240 ROSECRANS AVENUE NO 120, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266

Signing Officer

Name
Julie a Cordua
Title
CEO
Phone
3104636965
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Julie a Cordua
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
58
Volunteers
26

Preparer

Firm
Windes Inc
Address
PO BOX 87, LONG BEACH, CA 90801-0087
Preparer
Donita M Joseph
Phone
5624351191
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization recognizes the financial statement benefit of tax positions, such as filing status of tax-exempt, only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. The organization is subject to potential income tax audits on open tax years by any taxing jurisdiction in which it operates. The statute of limitations for federal and california state purposes is generally three and four years, respectively.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 681 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt0129413
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0296896
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0BUILD TECHNOLOGY TO DEFEND CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt082188
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt087140
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt087857
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt0257185
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt061728173
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd01
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0THE ORGANIZATION
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum03104636965
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01240 ROSECRANS AVENUE NO 120
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0MANHATTAN BEACH
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd090266
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt04179492
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt02759534
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt01
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0267662
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0267662
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd01
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd01
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd00
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt0103000
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt03732 BRUNSWICK AVE
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm0LOS ANGELES
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd090039
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0CATALAN CONLON CONSULTING LLC
IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc0FUNDRAISING STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt061728173
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt094500
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0-32857
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt03730213
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0263824
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt051835038
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt06299389
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt010124102
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt01252918
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt061959140
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd01
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt0446333
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/Desc0DEVELOP, DEPLOY, AND MAINTAIN SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY FOR USE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT THAT INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR INVESTIGATIONS ALLOWING THEM TO MORE QUICKLY IDENTIFY CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL ON THE INTERNET ACCELERATING VICTIM IDENTIFICATION AND RESCUE.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd00
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt050000
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt037336744
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt058
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt04484090
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt025949
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt025949
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/FundraisingAmt01060
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07186
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03225
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt011471
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt080028
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt094262
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0187003
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0361293
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02626
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt02626
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt70.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt80.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt90.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt100.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt110.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt120.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt130.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt140.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt01.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt71.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt940.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1040.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1140.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1240.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1340.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt1440.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt937662
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt1028710
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt1130686
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt1211162
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt137384
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt1433358
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0CHRISTOPHER A KUTCHER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1DEMI MOORE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2RAY CHAMBERS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3PADMASREE WARRIOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4JIM PITKOW
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5SUZANNE BELL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6ERNIE ALLEN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7JOE LONSDALE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8STEWART GELWARG
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9JULIE CORDUA
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10SARAH GARDNER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11KRISTIN BOORSE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12TRAVIS BRIGHT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13MICHAEL OTTUM
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm14BROOKE ISTOOK
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt9230000
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10185087
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt11180070
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt12172563
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt13174421
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt14164323
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0CO-FOUNDER/CHAIRMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1CO-FOUNDER/PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8SECRETARY/CFO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9CEO
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11DIRECTOR, PRODUCT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12DIRECTOR, PRODUCT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14DIRECTOR, STRATEGY & OPERATIONS
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr02009
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt0-52634
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt08
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt094500
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt094500
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd01
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/SecuritiesAmt09165097
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt071176871
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt08
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt027
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt012103
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012521
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0300821
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt0325445
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt019777
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt019777
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/BOYAmt0809503
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt0558433
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt08974381
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt029
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt09217731
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd01
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0THORN IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A WORLD WHERE EVERY CHILD IS FREE TO SIMPLY BE A KID BY BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND DEPLOYING PROGRAMS TO DEFEND CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. THORN'S WORK IS GUIDED BY THREE PRINCIPLES: (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)...(1) ACCELERATION OF VICTIM IDENTIFICATION AND RESCUE, (2) EQUIPPING ONLINE PLATFORMS WITH TECHNOLOGY TOOLS TO PREVENT RE-VICTIMIZATION THROUGH THE SPREAD AND RECIRCULATION OF ONLINE CONTENT, AND (3) TO EDUCATE AND EQUIP THE PUBLIC TO PROTECT AGAINST THE CREATION OF CSAM AND TO CREATE PUBLIC PRESSURE FOR ACTION BY OTHER AUDIENCES.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt06427967
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt058252146
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/ExclusionAmt0-52634
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0-52634
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt0-10859
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt06377967
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt020915402
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt09468966
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt041342
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt038800
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0166259
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0246401
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0121946
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0143576
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0565154
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0830676
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt02769
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt0512
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt056116
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt060916
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0364021
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0481053
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0CONTRACTED SERVICES
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1RESEARCH
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0154716
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt046458
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0972434
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt122989
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01173608
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt122989
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt0569290
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0429779
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04057908
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt05056977
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt042547
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt044600
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0307086
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0394233
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt010491
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt015712
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt073261
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt099464
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt01505016
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt037395744
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt060600
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt0132225
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0JULIE A CORDUA
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0263824
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0263824
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0DEVELOP, DEPLOY, AND MAINTAIN SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY FOR USE BY COMPANIES OPERATING ONLINE PLATFORMS THAT HOST USER GENERATED CONTENT. THESE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS ENABLE COMPANIES TO PROACTIVELY IDENTIFY, REMOVE AND REPORT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt01269778
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt025000
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0THORN USES IT'S EXPERTISE TO IDENTIFY THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CREATE AN INTERNET FREE OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL. THORN AIMS TO CREATE AWARNESS BY CREATING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND MOBILIZING THE PUBLIC TO ELIMINATE THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN AND THE SPREAD OF IMAGES OF THEIR ABUSE ON THE INTERNET.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt01408029
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt074500
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAM SERVICES RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt0368950
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/GrantAmt020000
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt07254172
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt048000
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0120065
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt02043267
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt010000
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0500000
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt02523150
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt03269820
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt05361087
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt07884237
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt051835038
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt0238824
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt09174546
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt061728173
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt07254172
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt03157135
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04785201
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02498413
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt079423094
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt019777
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0120065
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01465
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0570609
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt080339
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0792255
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt0763824
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt010000
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt010000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.57590
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.73260
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt046200223
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt033222871
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt061728173
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt07254172
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt03157135
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt04785201
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02498413
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt079423094
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt080225349
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/DirectContactLegislatorsAmt09690
IRS990ScheduleC/DirectContactLegislatorsInd01
IRS990ScheduleC/GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd00

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$58,995,375
Liabilities
$743,229
Net assets
$58,252,146
Revenue
$61,959,140
Expenses
$10,124,102
Net income
$51,835,038
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$32.7$2.26$30.5$16.4$21.8$5.41
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$38.5$2.50$36.0$15.8$24.6$8.88
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$46.2$1.69$44.5$14.7$24.0$9.32
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$55.9$2.05$53.8$19.1$19.6$0.50
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$57.0$2.24$54.7$13.0$16.5$3.53
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$59.0$0.74$58.3$62.0$10.1$51.8
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.56$0.13$6.43$7.88$5.36$2.52
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.97$0.07$3.90$3.16$4.18$1.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.99$0.06$4.93$5.36$2.98$2.37
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.05$2.56$2.58$2.43$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.42$0.01$2.41$3.33$1.68$1.64
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.01$0.39$0.94$0.80$0.13
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.00$0.12$0.72
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.00$0.34$0.34