Who owns Lantern?
Lantern is owned by Brave New Software Project, Inc. (Lantern), non-profit (US 501(c)(3), EIN 27-3272909).
| Ultimate owner | Brave New Software Project, Inc. (Lantern) (non-profit (US 501(c)(3), EIN 27-3272909)) |
|---|---|
| Operating company | Brave New Software Project, Inc., United States · reg. EIN 27-3272909 |
| Website | lantern.io |
| Sister VPNs | 0 |
| Fines and actions | 0 |
| Owner proof | verified |
| Last checked | 20 Oct 2026 |
About Brave New Software Project, Inc. (Lantern)
US non-profit that maintains the Lantern censorship-circumvention app; reported to be funded largely by US government grants (State Department, Open Technology Fund).
Headquarters: United States · Ownership: non-profit (US 501(c)(3), EIN 27-3272909)
How we know, and what we could not confirm
How we know: Lantern's donation page names the 501(c)(3) Brave New Software Project, Inc. (EIN 27-3272909).
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Questions and answers
Who owns Lantern?
Brave New Software Project, Inc. (Lantern).
Has the owner of Lantern been fined?
We have no fines and legal actions on record.
Sources
- https://lantern.io/en/donate/monthly
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lantern_(software)
- https://www.guidestar.org/profile/27-3272909
Last checked 20 Oct 2026. How we check facts.