The Calyx Institute's purposes are 1) to develop the best practices standards for privacy, security and free speech in the telecommunications industry and on the Internet; and 2) Educating the general public and service providers on privacy, security and free speech practices.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.6M
+18.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$95K
-49.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
-62.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+34.0% YoY
About Calyx Institute
Based on IRS filings
Calyx Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $135K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,626,213 | $7,269,893 | $4,391,437 |
| Revenue | $6,682,695 | $7,813,358 | $6,703,987 |
| Expenses | $5,469,146 | $4,917,681 | $4,923,266 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $134,884 | $32,706 | $637 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Distributed Denial of Secrets ($50,000), Sunset Spark ($25,000), Muslim Justic League ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Distributed Denial of Secrets San Francisco, CA | General organizational support to enable the free transmission of data in the public interest. | $50,000 |
| Sunset Spark Brooklyn, NY | Research and development of education curriculum on public interest technology. | $25,000 |
| Muslim Justic League Boston, MA | Research and education regarding surveillance and constitutional rights. | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Merrill | President | 40 | $175,042 |
| Eric Bortel | Engineering Director | 40 | $177,395 |
| Elijah Sparrow | Senior Technologist | 40 | $116,117 |
| Catherine Wilkinson | Membership Director | 40 | $104,492 |
| Micah Anderson | Director | 1 | — |
| Carey Shenkman | Director | 1 | — |
| Kobi Snitz | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calyx Institute?
Calyx Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Calyx Institute?
As of 2024, Calyx Institute holds $8.6M in total assets with $6.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $95K in 2024.
Where does Calyx Institute operate?
Calyx Institute has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Calyx Institute award?
In 2024, Calyx Institute awarded 3 grants totaling $95K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Calyx Institute's EIN?
Calyx Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2800937. 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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