Tor Project Inc
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $7.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 02/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 20-8096820
Organization Overview
Tor Project Inc is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (W50) the organization is classified as: Telecommunications, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Tor Project Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tor Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Tor Project Inc generated $7.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY INTO ONLINE ANONYMITY AND PRIVACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1) TO DEVELOP, IMPROVE AND DISTRIBUTE FREE, PUBLICLY AVAILABLE TOOLS AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE FREE SPEECH, FREE EXPRESSION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND PRIVACY RIGHTS ONLINE 2) TO CONDUCT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REGARDING, AND TO PROMOTE THE USE OF AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT, SUCH TOOLS, PROGRAMS, AND RELATED ISSUES INTERNATIONALLY 3) TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC INTERNATIONALLY ABOUT PRIVACY RIGHTS AND ANONYMITY ISSUES CONNECTED TO INTERNET USE, AND 4) TO CARRY OUT AND CONDUCT SUCH OTHER ACITIVITIES AND PROGRAMS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES AS MAY BE CARRIED OUT AND CONDUCTED BY A CORPORATION TO ENABLE AND, WITH THE USE OF FREE SOFTWARE, EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT INTERNET PRIVACY AND ANONYMITY 5) THE TOR PROJECT IS AN OPEN SOURCE PROJECT AND BENEFITS FROM THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MANY VOLUNTEERS. DURING THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2021, VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED A VALUE OF $797,597 TO OUR WORK, AS FOLLOWS: 6,540 HOURS OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (VALUED AT $425,100); TRANSLATION SERVICES OF 1,364,631 WORDS (VALUED AT $276,236); AND CLOUD HOSTING SERVICES USING 23 SERVERS (VALUED AT $96,261).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Roger Dingledine President | Officer | 40 | $99,500 |
Nick Mathewson Vice-President | Officer | 40 | $99,231 |
Isabela Bagueros Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $96,667 |
Susan Abt Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $82,921 |
Cindy Cohn Treasurer (until 4/21) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Rob Thomas Chairman (as Of 1/21) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pearl Crescent Llc Developer | 12/30/17 | $127,700 |
Ab Developer | 12/30/17 | $106,028 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,829,250 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,582,831 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $351,143 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,412,081 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,467 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,413,548 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $549,314 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,212 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,661,147 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,322 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,025 |
| Payroll taxes | $233,343 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,491 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,118 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,190,743 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $96,290 |
| Information technology | $36,761 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,751 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,854 |
| Interest | $3,323 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $45,647 |
| Insurance | $28,264 |
| All other expenses | $38,350 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,987,743 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,276,264 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $361,388 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $664,933 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,832 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $95,098 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,406,515 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $305,460 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $234,290 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $539,750 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,182,779 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $683,986 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,406,515 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Tor Project Inc has recieved totaling $1,071,174.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Zcash Foundation McLean, VA PURPOSE: Research & Development | $673,200 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $275,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $36,603 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,835 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,391 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Molalla Telephone Company Molalla, OR | $51,519,806 | $19,104,786 |
Pioneer Telephone Cooperative Philomath, OR | $33,332,473 | $13,803,671 |
Otz Telephone Cooperative Inc Kotzebue, AK | $12,318,525 | $10,121,070 |
Beaver Creek Cooperative Telephone Company Mt Angel, OR | $10,445,522 | $8,019,128 |
Clear Creek Mutual Telephone Company Oregon City, OR | $3,887,678 | $5,435,820 |
Oregon Fiber Partnership Portland, OR | $21,836,406 | $14,659,612 |
Scio Mutual Telephone Association Scio, OR | $17,845,456 | $4,494,478 |
Bristol Bay Telephone Cooperative Inc King Salmon, AK | $6,615,261 | $4,730,045 |
Tor Project Inc Seattle, WA | $4,406,515 | $7,413,548 |
Monitor Cooperative Telephone Company Woodburn, OR | $6,810,177 | $2,101,129 |
Inland Development Corporation Boardman, OR | $11,852,572 | $2,300,003 |
St Paul Cooperative Telephone Assn St Paul, OR | $3,035,100 | $1,009,678 |