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The Tor Project Inc.

 

Walpole, MA

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The Tor Project Inc.

Physical Address:
Walpole, MA 02081 2972
EIN:
20-8096820
Web URL:
www.torproject.org/
Blog URL:
blog.torproject.org
Leadership:
Andrew Lewman, Chief Executive

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Fiscal Year Starting: Jan 01, 2010
Fiscal Year Ending: Dec 31, 2010
Revenue
Total Revenue $1,336,308
Expenses
Total Expenses $1,353,593

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The Tor Project Inc.

Physical Address:
Walpole, MA 02081 2972
EIN:
20-8096820
Web URL:
www.torproject.org/ 
Blog URL:
blog.torproject.org 
NTEE Category:
U Science and Technology Research Institutes 
U05 Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis 
R Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy 
R63 Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Press Issues 
R Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy 
R05 Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis 
Year Founded:
2006 
Ruling Year:
2007 
How This Organization Is Funded:
Internews - $1,200,000
Broadcasting Board of Governors - $650,000
National Science Foundation - $300,000

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Mission Statement

The Tor Project is organized and operated exclusively for scientific, charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including (a) to develop, improve and distribute free, publicly available tools and programs that promote free speech, free expression, civic engagement and privacy rights online; (b) to conduct scientific research regarding, and to promote the use of and knowledge about,
such tools, programs and related issues around the world; (c) to educate the general public around the world about privacy rights and anonymity issues connected to Internet use; and (d) to carry out and conduct such other activities related to the stated mission.

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Impact Statement

Tor is used every day for a wide variety of purposes by the military, journalists, law enforcement officers, activists, and many others. Some of the specific uses we've seen or recommend are available at our Tor users list, https://torproject.org/torusers.

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Forms 990 Received from the IRS Additional Information IRS Form 990 is an annual document used by approximately one-third of all public charities to report information about their finances and operations to the federal government. GuideStar uses data from Form 990 to populate its database with financial information about nonprofit organizations. Posting Form 990 images on the GuideStar Web site is an ongoing process.

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Chief Executive

Andrew Lewman

Term:

Since Jan 2009

Chief Executive Profile:

Andrew Lewman is the Executive Director of The Tor Project, a non-profit
organization providing research and free software that protects your online privacy and anonymity. Lewman manages The Tor Project's business operations, support, and advocacy roles while also serving on its board of directors. Under his guidance, Tor has successfully grown from a
group of volunteers to a multi-million dollar non-profit company.  He's worked on projects with the National Science Foundation, Internews Network, Freedom House, Google, Broadcasting Board of Governors, National Network to End Domestic Violence, and the US State Department.  He is a strong believer of individual rights, privacy, anonymity, and solving
real-world problems - sometimes even with technology.  His personal website is http://lewman.com/
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