ACCESS NOW DEFENDS AND EXTENDS THE DIGITAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AT RISK.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.9M
+18.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$117K
-14.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-14.6% YoY
About Access Now
Based on IRS filings
Access Now is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $117K. Net investment income was $90K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,903,308 | $9,221,974 | $12,101,447 |
| Revenue | $16,152,454 | $14,978,327 | $14,808,846 |
| Expenses | $15,120,599 | $17,935,723 | $12,696,043 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $90,017 | $84,632 | $22,029 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Redes Ayuda Inc ($35,000), Association for Progressive Communications ($31,500), Vita Activa ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| REDES AYUDA INC MIAMI, FL | EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS | $35,000 |
| ASSOCIATION FOR PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS SAN FRANCISCO, CA | EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS | $31,500 |
| VITA ACTIVA MONTCLAIR, NJ | EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS | $30,000 |
| PROBOXVE WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT SOLOMON | EXEC. DIR./SECRETARY (UNTIL 7/2024) | 40 | $118,189 |
| ANDREW MCLAUGHLIN | CO-PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| ARZU GEYBULLA | CO-PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| SEEMA CHISHTI | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| AGUSTINA DEL CAMPO | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| STEFANIA KAPRONCZAY | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| EMNA MIZOUNI | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| NANJALA NYABOLA | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| MARIETJE SCHAAKE | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| BRUCE SCHNEIER | MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JOSEPH STEELE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $197,983 |
| ALEJANDRO MAYORAL BANOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 10/2024) | 40 | $47,708 |
| ORLAN WILSON | DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL FINANCE | 40 | $156,648 |
| PETER MICEK | DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AND UN POLICY | 40 | $163,444 |
| YUN HEE MCLAFFERTY | FINANCIAL CONTROLLER | 40 | $148,507 |
| MELISSA KIM | DIR. OF DEV. & ORG. GROWTH | 40 | $137,969 |
| THOMAS KAYE | CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER | 40 | $139,251 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Access Now?
Access Now is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $10.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Access Now?
As of 2024, Access Now holds $10.9M in total assets with $16.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $117K in 2024.
Where does Access Now operate?
Access Now has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas.
What size grants does Access Now award?
In 2024, Access Now awarded 4 grants totaling $117K — an average of about $29K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Access Now's EIN?
Access Now's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0597430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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