People United for Privacy Foundation
Transparency is for government. Privacy is for people.
People United for Privacy Foundation
EIN: 82-3439592
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
People United for Privacy Foundation (PUFPF) is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan educational organization founded in 2018 to defend the rights of all Americans – regardless of their beliefs – to come together in support of their shared values.
Ruling year
2018
Chief Executive Officer
Heather Lauer
Main address
2101 L Street NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037 USA
EIN
82-3439592
Philanthropy
Public policy
Civic participation
Public integrity
Human rights
Population served
Young adults
Older adults
Seniors
Academics
Activists
NTEE code
Social Science Research Institutes, Services N.E.C. (V99)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Affiliations
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Personal Privacy Protection Act campaign
People United for Privacy Foundation seeks to protect the speech and association rights for those who give to causes they care about. PUFPF educates the public and lawmakers about First Amendment rights and protections to ensure that donors to all nonprofits can give without having their names revealed.
Where we work
External reviews
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
11.69
Months of cash in 2021 info
7.1
Fringe rate in 2021 info
0%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
People United for Privacy Foundation
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
People United for Privacy Foundation
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
This snapshot of People United for Privacy Foundation’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $249,404 | -$284,633 | $609,948 |
| As % of expenses | 60.7% | -35.8% | 51.5% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | $249,404 | -$284,633 | $609,948 |
| As % of expenses | 60.7% | -35.8% | 51.5% |
| Revenue composition info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $660,000 | $509,380 | $1,793,254 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | 0.0% | -22.8% | 252.0% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Expense composition info | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $410,596 | $794,013 | $1,183,306 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | 0.0% | 93.4% | 49.0% |
| Personnel | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.5% |
| Professional fees | 59.7% | 65.9% | 68.1% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.5% | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 39.8% | 28.5% | 18.4% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $410,596 | $794,013 | $1,183,306 |
| One month of savings | $34,216 | $66,168 | $98,609 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $444,812 | $860,181 | $1,281,915 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 11.2 | 2.5 | 7.1 |
| Months of cash and investments | 11.2 | 2.5 | 7.1 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 10.2 | 1.0 | 6.8 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $384,554 | $164,794 | $704,234 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $16,800 | $14,000 | $33,597 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 15.3% | 66.4% | 8.6% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $349,374 | $64,741 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $349,374 | $64,741 | $674,689 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Chief Executive Officer
Heather Lauer
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
People United for Privacy Foundation
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
People United for Privacy Foundation
Board of directorsas of 07/10/2023
Board of directors data
Shayne Madsen
Intendence Institute
Daniel Erspamer
Pelican Institute
Starlee Coleman
Texas Public Charter Schools Association
Brad Gruber
Forge Leadership Network
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Not applicable -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
No data
Gender identity
No data
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Sexual orientation
No data
Disability
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Contractors
Fiscal year endingProfessional fundraisers
Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G
Solicitation activities
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