Riseup Labs

Riseup Labs is a nonprofit organization registered under the 501(c)(3) designation in the United States, with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 204204809. It focuses on technological research, development, and education to further social justice and support social movements.

Purpose and Activities

Riseup Labs aims to develop tools and technologies that meet the unique needs of movement organizing and democratic collaboration. The organization is involved in promoting the development of social networking software specifically geared towards the needs of network organizing. Additionally, it seeks to enhance digital security and privacy, making it a leading entity in providing secure alternatives to corporate technology platforms.

Financial Overview

In recent years, Riseup Labs has shown a significant reliance on contributions for its revenue, with program services also playing a role. For example, in its fiscal year ending in 2022, contributions accounted for 97.6% of its total revenue, with program services contributing 2.3%[1]. The organization maintains zero liabilities and holds substantial assets, reflecting its financial stability[1].

Governance and Key Employees

Riseup Labs has a streamlined governance structure with key employees and officers, including Matthew Taggart as President and Benjamin Knauss as Treasurer. Compensation for officers may vary, but some officers receive no direct compensation for their roles within the organization[1].

Sister Organizations and Affiliations

Riseup Labs is associated with Riseup Networks, which provides secure, movement-run services. This connection underscores its mission to support social movements through technological innovation[4].

International Partnerships

While Riseup Labs itself is a U.S.-based entity, there is another organization named Riseup Labs that is involved in international partnerships. This confusion highlights that there might be different entities operating under similar names or branding internationally. A notable example includes Riseup Labs, a software and IT company based in Bangladesh, which collaborates with international NGOs and organizations like UNICEF and UNDP[2].

References

This article is based on the available data as of April 2025. However, to maintain the Wikipedia style, references are typically included at the bottom of the article. For this query, references are not provided directly but can be accessed through the cited sources.

[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204204809 [2] https://riseuplabs.com/rise-above-foundation-signs-with-riseup-labs/ [3] https://help.riseup.net/en/about-us/newsletter/2007/12 [4] https://riseuplabs.org [5] https://riseuplabs.com