Liabilities / Assets
57th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
57th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
38th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
25th percentile
Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
91st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 13.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
18th percentile
Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
70th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$609,316
Down $73,020 (-11%) from 2021
Net Assets
Down$548,608
Down $87,714 (-14%) from 2021
Liabilities
Up$60,708
Up $14,694 (+32%) from 2021
Revenue
Up$1,579,008
Up $316,484 (+25%) from 2021
Expenses
Up$1,666,722
Up $411,033 (+33%) from 2021
Net Income
Down-$87,714
Down $94,549 (-1383%) from 2021
Techfreedom's mission is to promote the progress of technology that improves the human condition and expands individual capacity to choose. Techfreedom advances the freedoms that make experimentation, entrepreneurship and investment possible, and thus unleash the ultimate resource, human ingenuity. On a wide variety of issues, techfreedom will outline a path forward for policymakers towards a bright future where technology enhances freedom and freedom enhances technology.
See Schedule O
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $454,112 | $466,923 | ▲ $12,811 |
| Accounts Receivable | $214,000 | $123,000 | ▼ $91,000 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $10,280 | $16,787 | ▲ $6,507 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $1,338 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $682,336 | $609,316 | ▼ $73,020 |
| Other Assets Total | $2,606 | $2,606 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $38,871 | $54,759 | ▲ $15,888 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $7,143 | $5,949 | ▼ $1,194 |
| Total Liabilities | $46,014 | $60,708 | ▲ $14,694 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $636,322 | $548,608 | ▼ $87,714 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $636,322 | $548,608 | ▼ $87,714 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $682,336 | $609,316 | ▼ $73,020 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $10,230 | $35,602 | $45,832 |
| Equipment | $6,557 | $22,447 | $29,004 |
| Other Assets Org | $2,606 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berin Szoka | President | FT | $202,973 | $6,927 | $209,900 |
| Bilal Sayyed | Senior Competition Counsel | FT | $180,000 | $13,677 | $193,677 |
| Daniel Benavente | Chief Operating Officer | FT | $163,211 | $10,487 | $173,698 |
| Corbin Barthhold | Internet Counsel | FT | $145,104 | - | $145,104 |
| Ari Cohn | Free Speech Counsel | FT | $130,331 | $13,333 | $143,664 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Shane Tews | Chair of the board |
| Dan Compton | Director |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,443,196 |
| Other Expenses | $223,526 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $119,778 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $475,008 | $254,702 | $61,621 | $791,331 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $288,080 | $129,944 | $31,438 | $449,462 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $63,799 | $32,159 | $7,780 | $103,738 |
| Payroll Taxes | $60,679 | $30,586 | $7,400 | $98,665 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $52,233 | - | $52,233 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $32,192 | $10,264 | $4,199 | $46,655 |
| Occupancy | $23,518 | $7,499 | $3,068 | $34,085 |
| Travel | $17,110 | - | - | $17,110 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $14,525 | $947 | $316 | $15,788 |
| Office Expenses | $6,727 | $5,145 | $877 | $12,749 |
| Information Technology | $5,998 | $1,913 | $782 | $8,693 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $4,800 | $1,531 | $626 | $6,957 |
| Fees for Services Other | $4,448 | $1,418 | $996 | $6,862 |
| Insurance | $1,994 | $3,836 | $243 | $6,073 |
| Other Expenses | $2,157 | $688 | $281 | $3,126 |
| All Other Expenses | $1,151 | $367 | $151 | $1,669 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,002,188 | $544,756 | $119,778 | $1,666,722 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,666,722 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,666,722 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,666,722 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Payroll salary payable | $48,912 |
| Tax payable | $5,847 |
“TechFreedom provides a copy of its form 990 to its board of directors prior to filing the return with the internal revenue service. The board of directors are provided a reasonable amount of the time to ask any questions or raise any concerns regarding the form 990 prior to submission to the IRS. TechFreedom engages an outsourced accountant to prepare its form 990. Once prepared by the outsourced accountant, TechFreedoms CEO and COO review the form 990 for accuracy and completeness prior to signing the return.”
“TechFreedom reviews its conflict of interest policy, as well as compliance with its policy, on an annual basis. To date, no conflicts have occured.”
“To determine executive, key employee, and officer compensation, TechFreedom reviewed the salaries of similar employees at other nonprofit think-tanks. The compensation review of comparable employees was performed through a review of similar organizations form 990s. TechFreedom reviews independent data and other comparable data any time a change in compensation is considered. This process is reviewed each year as a part of annual budget and pay increase processes. The board of directors approves all compensation of executives, key employees and officers.”
“To determine executive, key employee, and officer compensation, TechFreedom reviewed the salaries of similar employees at other nonprofit think-tanks. The compensation review of comparable employees was performed through a review of similar organizations form 990s. TechFreedom reviews independent data and other comparable data any time a change in compensation is considered. In addition, the board of directors approves all compensation of executives, key employees, and officers. This process is conducted annually.”
“TechFreedoms mission is to promote the progress of technology that improves the human condition and expands individual capacity to choose. TechFreedom advances the freedoms that make experimentation, entrepreneurship and investment possible, and thus unleash the ultimate resource, human ingenuity. On a wide variety of issues, TechFreedom will outline a path forward for policymakers towards a bright future where technology enhances freedom and freedom enhances techonolgy.”
“Form 990, part VI, line 19 - Governing documents disclosure explanation TechFeedoms governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public based on the publics need and approval from TechFreedoms treasurer. Anyone with valid reason for doing is welcome to send a request to view these documents to TechFreedoms treasurer. The treasurer will provide the requested documents to the requesting individual, if appropriate.”
“TechFreedoms mission is to promote the progress of technology that improves the human condition and expands individual capacity to choose. TechFreedom advances the freedoms that make experimentation, entrepreneurship and investment possible, and thus unleash the ultimate resource, human ingenuity. On a wide variety of issues, TechFreedom will outline a path foward for policymakers towards a bright future where technology enhances freedom and freedom enhances technology.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | In 2022, TechFreedom studied and examined areas such as privacy, regulation, innovation, competition, and free speech in order to promote ideas about the advancement of human well-being through technological progress. TechFreedom also hosted, sponsored, and participated in events with topics such as privacy, regulation, innovation, competition, and free speech. Finally, TechFreedom published white papers, regulatory findings, online publications, and public outreach documents. |
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| IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | In 2022, TechFreedom contacted legislatures and government entities with the purpose of influencing their decision on supporting and opposing Tech-related legislation. In addition, TechFreedom used social and print media to urge the public with calls to action. TechFreedoms lobbying efforts were limited and in line with the organizations mission of promoting policies that enable technology to flourish and improve the human condition. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | TechFreedom provides a copy of its form 990 to its board of directors prior to filing the return with the internal revenue service. The board of directors are provided a reasonable amount of the time to ask any questions or raise any concerns regarding the form 990 prior to submission to the IRS. TechFreedom engages an outsourced accountant to prepare its form 990. Once prepared by the outsourced accountant, TechFreedoms CEO and COO review the form 990 for accuracy and completeness prior to signing the return. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | TechFreedom reviews its conflict of interest policy, as well as compliance with its policy, on an annual basis. To date, no conflicts have occured. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | To determine executive, key employee, and officer compensation, TechFreedom reviewed the salaries of similar employees at other nonprofit think-tanks. The compensation review of comparable employees was performed through a review of similar organizations form 990s. TechFreedom reviews independent data and other comparable data any time a change in compensation is considered. This process is reviewed each year as a part of annual budget and pay increase processes. The board of directors approves all compensation of executives, key employees and officers. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | To determine executive, key employee, and officer compensation, TechFreedom reviewed the salaries of similar employees at other nonprofit think-tanks. The compensation review of comparable employees was performed through a review of similar organizations form 990s. TechFreedom reviews independent data and other comparable data any time a change in compensation is considered. In addition, the board of directors approves all compensation of executives, key employees, and officers. This process is conducted annually. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | TechFreedoms mission is to promote the progress of technology that improves the human condition and expands individual capacity to choose. TechFreedom advances the freedoms that make experimentation, entrepreneurship and investment possible, and thus unleash the ultimate resource, human ingenuity. On a wide variety of issues, TechFreedom will outline a path forward for policymakers towards a bright future where technology enhances freedom and freedom enhances techonolgy. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | TechFreedoms mission is to promote the progress of technology that improves the human condition and expands individual capacity to choose. TechFreedom advances the freedoms that make experimentation, entrepreneurship and investment possible, and thus unleash the ultimate resource, human ingenuity. On a wide variety of issues, TechFreedom will outline a path foward for policymakers towards a bright future where technology enhances freedom and freedom enhances technology. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Form 990, part VI, line 19 - Governing documents disclosure explanation TechFeedoms governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public based on the publics need and approval from TechFreedoms treasurer. Anyone with valid reason for doing is welcome to send a request to view these documents to TechFreedoms treasurer. The treasurer will provide the requested documents to the requesting individual, if appropriate. |
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