Calyx Institute
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $6.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 11/2014
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 27-2800937
Organization Overview
Calyx Institute is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 04/2022, Calyx Institute employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Calyx Institute 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 04/2022, Calyx Institute generated $6.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 63.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 04/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Calyx Institute has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $153,635. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEVELOPING, RESEARCHING, TESTING AND IMPLEMENTING PRIVACY TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS TO PROMOTE FREE SPEACH, FREE EXPRESSION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND PRIVACY RIGHTS ON THE INTERNET AND IN THE MOBILE TELEPHONE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOCUSED ON STUDYING, TESTING AND DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PRIVACY TECHNOLOGY AND TOOLS TO PROMOTE FREE SPEECH, FREE EXPRESSION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND AND PRIVACY RIGHTS ON THE INTERNET AND IN THE MOBILE TELEPHONE INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicholas Merrill Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $147,895 |
Jeffrey Landale Operations Director | 40 | $100,339 | |
Micah Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kobi Snitz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carey Shenkman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,213,033 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,383,037 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $171,926 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,596,070 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $107,280 |
| Investment income | $637 |
| 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 | $6,703,987 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $126,490 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $3,266,569 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $155,633 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,908 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $437,701 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,144 |
| Payroll taxes | $48,649 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,991 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,823 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,352 |
| Office expenses | $322,036 |
| Information technology | $284,540 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $56,673 |
| Travel | $132 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $599 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,008 |
| Insurance | $2,576 |
| All other expenses | $6,350 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,923,266 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,949,950 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,584 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $409,903 |
| Total assets | $4,391,437 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,302 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $23,302 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $4,368,135 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,391,437 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Calyx Institute has awarded $125,000 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: General organizational support to enable the free transmission of data in the public interest. | $35,000 |
Belmont, MA PURPOSE: To research the use of surveillance technology. | $20,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Offering critical programming and training, and continue important conversations during a time that individuals are unable to gather because of COVID19. Providing vulnerable communities experiencing the most acute digital rights challenges with support to be better represented in important strategic conversations regarding circumvention tools and projects. Enabling diverse communities that make up the digital rights community with opportunities to meet, share knowledge, and build trust. | $15,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: To research surveillance and smart city technologies. | $10,000 |
Boise, ID PURPOSE: To work to promote digital literacy, privacy, and security workshops. | $10,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: To create educational reports comparing recent privacy legislation and evaluating its impact in the United States. | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Calyx Institute has recieved totaling $66,045.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Internews Network Arcata, CA PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $29,062 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,468 |
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $8,000 |
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: MIP PAYOUT FOR 02/03/21 | $382 |
Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION | $382 |
K2m Foundation Jackson, WY PURPOSE: DONATION | $307 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New Jersey Charter Public Schools Association A New Jersey Non-Profi Hamilton, NJ | $3,579,653 | $10,181,414 |
Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc New York, NY | $9,049,502 | $13,254,867 |
Education Reform Now Inc New York, NY | $12,856,272 | $9,742,321 |
Zuckerman Institute Charitable Uta 09302015 New York, NY | $457,938 | $7,031,465 |
Character Lab Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,681,422 | $6,946,574 |
College Of Physicians Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $49,395,959 | $7,255,479 |
Calyx Institute Brooklyn, NY | $4,391,437 | $6,703,987 |
Campus Compact Boston, MA | $2,930,117 | $3,976,934 |
Eskolta School Research And Design Inc New York, NY | $3,454,540 | $3,524,860 |
Heterodox Academy New York, NY | $1,652,564 | $2,832,778 |
Center Of Complex Interventions Inc Wellesley, MA | $1,309,883 | $3,150,464 |
Center For Curriculum Redesign Boston, MA | $2,918,305 | $3,304,952 |