Being a Non-profit

EPIC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We have no clients, no customers, and no shareholders. We need your support.

EPIC was founded in 1994 to focus public attention on emerging privacy and civil liberties issues. Today, EPIC is one of the leading consumer privacy organizations in the country.

EPIC directs 83% of revenue to program activity, a top-tier standard for non-profit management. EPIC has been awarded the Gold Star of Transparency from Guidestar, and Charity Navigator has given EPIC a score of 97%, earning EPIC a 4-Star rating.

EPIC does not accept corporate or government sponsorships. We routinely advocate for consumers and we have worked since our founding to establish new measures to protect consumer privacy.

EPIC Annual Reports

Charity Navigator 4 star charity

Financial Documents

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EPIC’s work is funded by the support of individuals like you, who allow us to continue to protect privacy, open government, and democratic values in the information age.

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