Access Now
Access now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk.
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Digital rightsfor everyone. Derechos digitalespara todas. .الحقوق الرقمية للجميع Droits numériquespour tous. Access Now defends and extends the digital
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Mission
Access now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Access Now has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAccess Now is a registered social services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 270597430. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $16M in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Access Now's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 270597430. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Access Now has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Access Now is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Based on official tax filings, Access Now has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Access Now is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Access Now. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Access Now holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Digital rightsfor everyone. Derechos digitalespara todas. .الحقوق الرقمية للجميع Droits numériquespour tous. Access Now defends and extends the digital Access Now is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Access Now are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Access Now is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270597430, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ACCESS NOW is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
5 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Compassionate-Use Antifungals: What Clinicians Can Almost Access Now - Infectious Disease Special Edition
Level Access Now Available in the Microsoft Marketplace - Business Wire
A Program to Expand Rural Internet Access Now Looks Like a Slush Fund for Tech Billionaires - Gizmodo
U of A program bridges historical gap in swimming access, now for teens and adults - University of Arizona News
NCJW and Abortion Access Now Southern Training - National Council of Jewish Women |
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 72 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Access Now
- What is Access Now?
- Access Now is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Digital rightsfor everyone. Derechos digitalespara todas. .الحقوق الرقمية للجميع Droits numériquespour tous. Access Now defends and extends the digital
- When was Access Now founded?
- Access Now was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Access Now?
- Joseph Steele serves as Chief Operating Officer.
- Where is Access Now located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Access Now's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Access Now trustworthy?
- Access Now has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Access Now's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 270597430.
- What is Access Now's website?
- http://www.accessnow.org