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Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc

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San Francisco, CA EIN: 043091431 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc

Defending your rights in the digital world

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.63%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 572,637 charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 85% of the 1,276,615 charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc is a registered nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 043091431. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $18M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043091431. 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.

Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years. Its registered address is 815 Eddy St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc has $18M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc. 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, Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.

Yes, donations to Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043091431, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
99

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

CI
Cindy C•••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$18.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$23.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$17.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$12.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 67 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1990
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc

What is Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc?
Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Defending your rights in the digital world
When was Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc founded?
Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc was founded in 1990.
Who leads Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc?
Cindy Cohn serves as Executive Director.
Where is Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 043091431.
What is Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc's website?
https://www.eff.org