Sorry for going orthogonal, but I have been wondering about donating for quite a while. I really do like the EFF, has a good mission and most their statements are very much aligned with my pov. Except for some, like their financial statements e.g. https://www.eff.org/about/annual-reports-and-financials
Concerns like:
1. Their numbers don't add up, there is no corresponding arc to the Salaries and Benefits expense for instance (5,377 > 5,184)
2. Salaries and benefits jumped 20% past years, which might mean more employees, but also could be more benefits
3. What are Board Enrichment expenses?
4. I know nonprofit has subtle nuances in meaning, but how could they have 1M Net Investment Income?
5. Most importantly their Support and Revenue figures are double of the expenses, should I really donate them? I mean they can put it away for a rainy day, but is my money actually further any cause?
If you support their message and cause, it's a reminder that they exist on donations from people like you. If you're thankful, it's a reminder to show thanks if you can/want to.
What gives them the right to track? Besides of imposing banners to my face?
They got what was coming to them. I am glad that the EFF is giving us tools to fight back.
Consider donating to them!