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Tech Oversight Project

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Founded Jan 2022 (4 years old)HQ: Washington, DCtechoversight.org ↗Wiki page →FactBase →

Tech watchdog nonprofit founded January 2022, led by Executive Director Sacha Haworth (previously DCCC, House Majority PAC, American Bridge 21st Century). Funded 100% by philanthropy — Omidyar Network and Economic Security Project Action. Describes itself as "the only tech watchdog dedicated solely to research, rapid response, and aggressive media tactics." Covers antitrust, online safety, privacy, and AI regulation. Also operates "Tech Oversight California" for state-level work. Member of the Digital Democracy Project. Primary intervention types: communications campaigns, policy advocacy, media tactics.

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Organization
Founded DateJan 2022
HeadquartersWashington, DC
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LeadershipSacha Haworth serves as Executive Director (previously DCCC, House Majority PAC, American Bridge 21st Century)
CampaignBig Tech on Trial — launched microsite spotlighting evidence from landmark social media addiction lawsuits against Meta, Google, Snap, and TikTok, documenting deliberate platform design to keep children addicted
Funding Sources100% philanthropic — funded by Omidyar Network and Economic Security Project Action
PublicationPublishes The Dispatch, a weekly newsletter covering Big Tech harms and accountability efforts in Congress and statehouses
CoalitionMember of the Digital Democracy Project, a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) coalition working on tech accountability. Note: Tech Oversight Project itself is a 501(c)(4), not a 501(c)(3).
Focus AreasFour core focus areas: antitrust enforcement against Big Tech, privacy and data protections, online safety (especially children and families), and AI regulatory oversight
Annual Revenue910105
Executive CompensationExecutive Director Sacha Haworth received $206,100; Treasurer Kyle Morse received $171,100; Communications Director Marjorie Connolly received $116,100. Executive compensation totaled $383,374 (43.1% of expenses)
Tax Status501(c)(4) social welfare organization (EIN 87-4209086); tax-exempt since February 2023; donations are not tax-deductible
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