Civic Intelligence

Electronic Privacy Information Center

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 52-2225921

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Aug 20, 2020

Organization ProfileEPIC.ORG
1519 New Hampshire Avenue NWWashington, DC 20036

(202) 483-1140

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.41x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

61st percentile

7.9%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$249,274

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.6% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

94th percentile

81%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,685,400

Up $2,090,649 (+81%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$2,756,643

Up $209,505 (+8.2%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$1,928,757

Up $1,881,144 (+3951%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,347,778

Up $247,885 (+12%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$2,163,350

Up $144,320 (+7.1%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$184,428

Up $103,565 (+128%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,047,008Liabilities 2011: $8,581Net Assets 2011: $2,038,4272011Assets 2012: $1,922,654Liabilities 2012: $5,784Net Assets 2012: $1,916,8702012Assets 2013: $1,689,481Liabilities 2013: $26,076Net Assets 2013: $1,663,4052013Assets 2014: $2,307,887Liabilities 2014: $34,009Net Assets 2014: $2,273,8782014Assets 2015: $2,062,755Liabilities 2015: $51,795Net Assets 2015: $2,010,9602015Assets 2016: $2,349,363Liabilities 2016: $73,557Net Assets 2016: $2,275,8062016Assets 2017: $2,654,881Liabilities 2017: $33,822Net Assets 2017: $2,621,0592017Assets 2018: $2,594,751Liabilities 2018: $47,613Net Assets 2018: $2,547,1382018Assets 2019: $4,685,400Liabilities 2019: $1,928,757Net Assets 2019: $2,756,6432019Assets 2020: $5,520,373Liabilities 2020: $1,843,285Net Assets 2020: $3,677,0882020Assets 2021: $6,507,446Liabilities 2021: $1,898,365Net Assets 2021: $4,609,0812021Assets 2022: $5,710,273Liabilities 2022: $1,699,373Net Assets 2022: $4,010,9002022Assets 2023: $6,195,334Liabilities 2023: $1,623,908Net Assets 2023: $4,571,4262023Assets 2024: $5,776,468Liabilities 2024: $1,560,760Net Assets 2024: $4,215,7082024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$4,685,400
Liabilities$1,928,757
Net Assets$2,756,643
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $1,151,696Expenses 2011: $1,098,866Net Income 2011: $52,8302011Revenue 2012: $900,041Expenses 2012: $1,098,886Net Income 2012: -$198,8452012Revenue 2013: $804,145Expenses 2013: $1,129,606Net Income 2013: -$325,4612013Revenue 2014: $1,644,839Expenses 2014: $1,097,815Net Income 2014: $547,0242014Revenue 2015: $1,119,662Expenses 2015: $1,329,127Net Income 2015: -$209,4652015Revenue 2016: $1,622,722Expenses 2016: $1,452,735Net Income 2016: $169,9872016Revenue 2017: $1,715,419Expenses 2017: $1,523,199Net Income 2017: $192,2202017Revenue 2018: $2,099,893Expenses 2018: $2,019,030Net Income 2018: $80,8632018Revenue 2019: $2,347,778Expenses 2019: $2,163,350Net Income 2019: $184,4282019Revenue 2020: $2,993,652Expenses 2020: $2,142,621Net Income 2020: $851,0312020Revenue 2021: $2,926,682Expenses 2021: $2,175,103Net Income 2021: $751,5792021Revenue 2022: $2,370,686Expenses 2022: $2,859,359Net Income 2022: -$488,6732022Revenue 2023: $3,816,503Expenses 2023: $3,310,717Net Income 2023: $505,7862023Revenue 2024: $3,029,134Expenses 2024: $3,368,137Net Income 2024: -$339,0032024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$2,347,778
Expenses$2,163,350
Net Income$184,428
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Aug 20, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$3,419,332
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Epic is a public interest research center in washington, d.c. Epic was established in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging civil liberties issues and to protect privacy, the first amendment, and constitutional values.

Public interest research dedicated to the protection of privacy, government oversight and civil liberties in the information age.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$25,587$3,333,674▲ $3,308,087
Investments Other Securities$1,836,612$1,023,386▼ $813,226
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$668,046$178,755▼ $489,291
Pledges and Grants Receivable$46,000$70,000▲ $24,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$18,506$17,968▼ $538
Total Assets$2,594,751$4,685,400▲ $2,090,649
Other Assets Total$0$61,617▲ $61,617
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$1,869,089▲ $1,869,089
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$41,714$56,835▲ $15,121
Other Liabilities$5,899$2,833▼ $3,066
Total Liabilities$47,613$1,928,757▲ $1,881,144
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,547,138$2,565,783▲ $18,645
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$190,860▲ $190,860
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,547,138$2,756,643▲ $209,505
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,594,751$4,685,400▲ $2,090,649

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,970,592$39,077$2,009,669
Land$1,339,779-$1,339,779
Equipment$21,328$31,955$53,283
Other Land Buildings$1,975$21,980$23,955
Other Securities$1,023,386--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Marc RotenbergPresidentFT$217,420$31,854$249,274
Alan ButlerSenior CounselFT$144,750$28,801$173,551
Jeramie ScottSenior Counsel/program DirectorFT$116,000$26,857$142,857
Caitriona FitzgeraldChief Technology Officer/pFT$117,100$3,758$120,858

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer DaskalChair
Addison FischerBoard Member
Anita AllenBoard Member
Chris LarsenBoard Member
Danielle CitronBoard Member
David FarberBoard Member
Helen NissenbaumBoard Member
Jeff JonasBoard Member
Paul SmithBoard Member
Sherry TurkleBoard Member
Shoshana ZuboffBoard Member
Whitfield DiffieBoard Member
Harry LewisSecretary
Pablo MolinaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,130,046
Program Service Revenue
$2,394
Investment Income
$215,338
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,118,985
Change in Net Assets
$184,428

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
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$1,000,000Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$1,000,000-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,347,778
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$94,858
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,442,636
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,347,778
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,480,394
Other Expenses$682,956
Total Fundraising Expense$148,841
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$852,558$47,863$80,645$981,066
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$223,969$12,443$12,443$248,855
Other Employee Benefits$115,565$9,796$11,513$136,874
Occupancy$110,739$9,038$9,944$129,721
Payroll Taxes$79,405$6,481$7,130$93,016
Office Expenses$74,535$6,148$8,221$88,904
All Other Expenses$59,342$5,425$2,351$67,118
Depreciation Depletion$41,176$3,360$3,697$48,233
Interest$38,421$3,136$3,450$45,007
Fees for Services Accounting$39,949$2,240$2,465$44,654
Other Expenses$33,140$1,750$1,925$36,815
Pension Plan Contributions$17,271$1,561$1,751$20,583
Fees for Services Legal$2,538--$2,538
Total Functional Expenses$1,902,264$112,245$148,841$2,163,350

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,233,131
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,163,350
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,163,350
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$69,781
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$44,781
Fundraising Gross Income$44,781
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Meeting$55,842$44,781-$44,781
Total Events$55,842$44,781$44,781$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$1,690
Refundable Advance$1,143
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“"the members of epic are distinguished experts in law, technology, and public policy."”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“"the corporation shall designate as members, following nomination by the current members and a vote of the board, distinquished experts in law, technoolgy, and public policy."”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“"the members participate in the activities of the corporation, offer support for the corporation, and provide leadership for the corporation. The members serve on board committees. The members shall provide an annual evaluation of the corporation, which shall be reported to the board of directors at the annual meeting."”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization's outside accountant goes over the 990 with a board member and explains any questions or concerns with that board member. The 990 is then provided to all other board members for review before the 990 is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The executive director and board of directors regulary discuss the potential for conflicts of interest with the employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of directors determines the executive director's salary”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All information is available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Electronic Privacy Information Center
EIN
52-2225921
Phone
2024831140
Address
1519 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Alan Butler
Title
Interim Executive Director
Phone
2024831140
Signed
2020-08-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Alan Butler
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
15
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Glass Jacobson Pa
Address
800 KING FARM BOULEVARD SUITE 500, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Preparer
Marc Friedman CPA
Phone
3019173040
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 2C.

“The organization's board of directors has responsibility for the oversight of the compilation of its financial statements and the selection of the independent accountant.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“In june 2006, the financial accounting standards board (fasb) released fasb asc 740-10, income taxes, that provides guidance for reporting uncertainty in income taxes. For the year ended december 31, 2019, the organization has documented its consideration of fasb asc 740-10 and determined that no material uncertain tax positions qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special event expenses 44,781.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special event expenses 44,781.”

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

Open filing
Assets
$4,685,400
Liabilities
$1,928,757
Net assets
$2,756,643
Revenue
$2,347,778
Expenses
$2,163,350
Net income
$184,428
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.78$1.56$4.22$3.03$3.37$0.34
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.20$1.62$4.57$3.82$3.31$0.51
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.71$1.70$4.01$2.37$2.86$0.49
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.51$1.90$4.61$2.93$2.18$0.75
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.52$1.84$3.68$2.99$2.14$0.85
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.69$1.93$2.76$2.35$2.16$0.18
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.59$0.05$2.55$2.10$2.02$0.08
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.65$0.03$2.62$1.72$1.52$0.19
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.35$0.07$2.28$1.62$1.45$0.17
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.06$0.05$2.01$1.12$1.33$0.21
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.31$0.03$2.27$1.64$1.10$0.55
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.69$0.03$1.66$0.80$1.13$0.33
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.92$0.01$1.92$0.90$1.10$0.20
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.05$0.01$2.04$1.15$1.10$0.05