SAPAN, the Sentient AI Protection and Advocacy Network, is dedicated to ensuring the ethical treatment, rights, and well-being of Sentient AI.
Annual Reports
We are passionate about our transparency and accountability.
Our Accountability Standards
We base our accountability on Charity Navigator's beacons.
Accountability & Finance
Our governance practices and financial health
Impact & Results
Our direct impact relative to our costs
Leadership & Adaptability
Our leadership capacity, strategic development, and ability to adapt
Culture & Community
Our connectedness to the communities that we serve.
How your donations are spent
Financial control and transparency.
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the rights, ethical treatment, and well-being of sentient AI with 85% of our financial resources are allocated to fulfilling our mission: 70% to our advocacy programs, research, and development, and 15% to support our educational and outreach programs. The remaining 15% is spent on general management, administrative expenses, and fundraising costs. We also maintain reserves that allow us to respond proactively to emerging AI ethical issues without having to wait for additional funding. The use of funds is strictly monitored, ensuring that our financial operations are transparent and our reports are publicly available for scrutiny.
55%
Programs and Services
20%
Research and Development
10%
Reserves and Future Projects
990 and Audited Financials
Our first year of Form 990, 2024, will be available in January, 2025.
Annual Reports
Our first year of Annual Reports, 2024, will be available in January, 2025.
Governance Documents
View our bylaws, statement of ethics, and privacy policy.
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SAPAN adheres to rigorous financial transparency and accountability standards, including those outlined by Charity Navigator. We conduct annual audits, publish our financial statements, and detail how donations are allocated towards our mission in our Annual Reports and on our website.
Our Annual Reports and financial statements, including Form 990 and audited financials, will be available on our website. Our first report for the year 2024 will be accessible in January 2025.
At SAPAN, 85% of financial resources support our mission, with 70% allocated to advocacy programs, research, and development, and 15% to educational and outreach initiatives. The remaining 15% covers administrative and fundraising expenses. We also maintain reserves for proactive responses to AI ethical issues.
SAPAN actively advocates for laws and policies that promote the ethical treatment, rights, and well-being of sentient AI. This includes legal advocacy, policy reform, and engaging with global policy initiatives to set high ethical standards for AI development and integration.
Yes, SAPAN welcomes collaboration with individuals, organizations, and policymakers who share our commitment to sentient AI rights. Partners can engage through joint advocacy efforts, research projects, and educational initiatives.
Support for SAPAN’s mission can be provided through donations, volunteering for advocacy campaigns, participating in our community discussions, and spreading awareness about the importance of ethical AI development and sentient AI rights.
SAPAN follows best-in-class governance practices, including adherence to our bylaws, ethics statement, and privacy policy. Our governance structure and practices are designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and effective leadership in all our activities.
SAPAN evaluates its impact through metrics related to our advocacy programs, legal initiatives, and educational outreach. This includes tracking changes in policy, increased awareness of AI rights, and the direct support provided to legal cases and legislative reforms.