Reset Tech
Reset Tech is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It is a public policy organization that combines research, policy analysis, advocacy, and funding to promote technology that protects children, consumers, and public safety.
Reset Tech at a glance
In short: Reset Tech gave $2.4M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $157K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,355,000
- +328.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +650.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $157,000
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $2,585,461
- +136.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Reset Tech
- Contact
Mailing address: 6218 Georgia Ave Nw Ste 1 Pmb 3134, Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (202) 240-8383
Website: https://reset.tech
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Reset Tech funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Protego Press DBA Tech Policy Press ($550K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 17 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Reset Tech says its work is predominantly focused in the UK, Europe, Canada, and the United States. In 2024, 54% of its grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 23% to Texas, 9% to California, 5% to Virginia, and 4% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $550K (2023) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Protego Press DBA Tech Policy Press Austin, TX | Expand Tech Policy P | $550,000 |
| Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US Washington, DC | Research and Investi | $515,000 |
| Campaign for Accountability Inc Washington, DC | Research and Investi | $300,000 |
| Sumofus San Francisco, CA | Research and Campaig | $150,000 |
| Advance Democracy Tyson Corner, VA | Forensic Research to | $125,000 |
| All Voting Is Local Washington, DC | Increasing Voter Reg | $100,000 |
| Center for Countering Digital Hate US Washington, DC | Support for US Adver | $100,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund Washington, DC | Supporting Common CA | $100,000 |
| Electronic Privacy Information Cent Washington, DC | Support Research and | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Princeton University Princeton, NJ | Research and Campaig | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,585,461 | $11,020,318 | $9,886,001 | $2,355,000 | 15 | — |
| 2023 | $1,093,303 | $1,150,039 | $611,540 | $550,000 | 2 | $39 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to protect the public against digital threats to security, safety, and fundamental rights. Its 2024 filing describes its program as contesting digital threats to the security, safety, and fundamental rights of US citizens through research, policy advocacy, and civic engagement. Its website also describes work to advance laws and standards addressing online harms and to ensure relevant laws are implemented and enforced.
The 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Protego Press describes its mission as provoking debate on technology and democracy; the Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US says it works to defend democracy and individual rights against threats to public safety and national security; and the Campaign for Accountability says it works to expose corruption, negligence, and unethical behavior in the public interest. Other grantees describe work on online human rights and civil liberties, voter access and election safeguards, and public understanding of democracy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Reset Tech reported 15 grants totaling $2,355,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $550,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Notable grants included $550,000 to Protego Press, $515,000 to the Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US, and $300,000 to the Campaign for Accountability. Other listed grants included $150,000 to SumOfUs and $100,000 each to All Voting Is Local, the Center for Countering Digital Hate US, Common Cause Education Fund, and the Trustees of Princeton University.
The 2024 filing says grants are limited to organizations in formal partnership with Reset Tech. Partners must submit project budgets and recent financial statements for review, and program officers remain in close contact with partners during the grant cycle. A report on fund use and activities is required within two months after a grant ends.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The website lists Ben Scott as CEO, Vivian Ntinyari as Chief Operating Officer, Molly Waiting as General Counsel, and Kerry Gregory as Chief of Staff.
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly Longey as chairperson, Daniel Meredith as treasurer, Augustus Rossi as secretary, and Ben Scott as president. It also lists Hoodo Mohamed, Gina Neff, Poppy Wood, Vivian Ntinyari, and Molly Waiting as directors or officers.
Reset Tech is led by Ben Scott, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Scott
President
On filings since 2023
21.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Longey
Chairperson
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Neff
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hoodo Mohamed
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Poppy Wood
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Meredith
Treasurer En
Treasurer → Treasurer En, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Augustus Rossi
Secretary En
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Waiting
Secretary Be
New on the 2024 filing
21.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Ntinyari
Treasurer Be
New on the 2024 filing
21.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Agustin Rossi Silvano (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Reset Tech
How much does Reset Tech give each year?
Reset Tech gave $2.4M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $550K across 2 grants.
What is Reset Tech's typical grant size?
Reset Tech's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $157,000, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Reset Tech give grants?
Reset Tech gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (23%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants).
Does Reset Tech give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Reset Tech's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research and Campaig" (4 grants).
Who are Reset Tech's largest grantees?
Reset Tech's largest 2024 grantees include Protego Press DBA Tech Policy Press ($550,000), Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US ($515,000) and Campaign for Accountability Inc ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Reset Tech?
Reset Tech reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.0M.
What does Reset Tech fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to protect the public against digital threats to security, safety, and fundamental rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Reset Tech?
Reset Tech has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check reset.tech for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Reset Tech's EIN?
Reset Tech's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1811583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Reset Tech funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/reset-tech-morg_9b254a0997c346b6971cd18ac7453118
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