Carry forward Jim Pitkow’s legacy of protecting children.
Jim Pitkow believed that technology could make the world better. He dedicated an extraordinary part of his life to proving it. From helping launch Thorn's Technology Task Force to serving as a Defender, a board member, and ultimately Thorn’s Chief Technology Officer, Jim gave his time, his brilliance, and his heart to building a safer world for children.
Upon the request of his family and friends, we have created an opportunity to honor Jim's memory with a gift to Thorn. Your generosity will continue the work he cared so deeply about, helping protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation for years to come.
Please email Jacqui Kemp with any questions or other forms of giving: jacqui@thorn.org.
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Together, we can accelerate child safety.
When you donate to Thorn, you’re helping to fund a better tomorrow for all kids.
We limit the spread of abuse material
files of suspected child sexual abuse material flagged for removal.
We accelerate victim identification
law enforcement agencies using Thorn tools
We scale child protection
files processed to detect sexual abuse material
Thousands of monthly donors have decided that protecting children isn't someone else's job. It's theirs.
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Every dollar helps build the digital safety net to ensure every child can simply be a kid.
Our unique dual-funding model provides a combination of philanthropic and earned revenue to support our child safety pillars:
- Child Victim Identification: 34% philanthropically funded; 66% earned revenue funded
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Technical Innovation: 100% philanthropically funded
- Research & Insights: 100% philanthropically funded
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Platform Safety: 100% earned revenue funded
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