Support the experts protecting children online
Thorn uses research and technology to help uncover child sexual abuse and improve how harm is detected and addressed. Your gift supports expert-driven work designed to protect more children and keep pace with evolving threats. Donate today.
Give with confidence
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
13,100,000+
files of suspected child sexual abuse material flagged for removal.
files of suspected child sexual abuse material flagged for removal.
We accelerate victim identification
1,046
law enforcement agencies using Thorn tools
law enforcement agencies using Thorn tools
We scale child protection
992 billion
files processed to detect sexual abuse material
files processed to detect sexual abuse material
When I learned how prevalent child sexual abuse is, I felt called to take
action. I do that by donating to Thorn.
Eric, Builder since 2020
This is a worthy mission and I feel good knowing that I can help Thorn use
data and technology to protect kids.
Rajen, Builder since 2020
I’m a Thorn Builder because I believe that children deserve to live in a
world where everyone works together to keep them safe.
Rachel, Builder since 2023
See your gift at work
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
More ways to give
Thorn accepts gifts of stock, cryptocurrency, and more. Explore the
many ways you can contribute to a safer future for kids online.
