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501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Protecting Children in Digital Spaces

The OTTER Online Safety Foundation advances child safety through cutting-edge research, open standards, and providing safe technology platforms to organizations serving children and families.

Our Mission

We exist to protect children and vulnerable individuals in online environments through research, technology, and community partnership. Every child deserves to be safe — online and offline.

1 in 3
Internet users worldwide are children
500%
Increase in online child exploitation reports since 2019
24/7
AI-powered monitoring protects communities around the clock

What We Do

Six focus areas working together to create safer digital environments for children and the communities that serve them.

Research & Detection

Advancing the science of online predator detection through AI research, behavioral analysis, and grooming pattern identification to protect children before harm occurs.

Open Standards & Best Practices

Developing and publishing open safety standards, implementation guides, and best practices that any platform can adopt to better protect their youngest users.

Platform Access

Providing safe, moderated technology platforms — starting with Communiti.life — to churches, schools, and nonprofits that serve children and families.

Advocacy & Policy

Working with legislators, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders to strengthen legal protections for children online and establish accountability for platforms.

Tribal & Indigenous Communities

Partnering with tribal nations and indigenous communities to address the unique challenges of child safety in underserved populations with culturally sensitive approaches.

Grants & Support

Funding child safety initiatives, supporting researchers and organizations on the front lines, and providing resources to communities that lack the means to protect their children online.

Our First Initiative

A safe, moderated platform built from the ground up for organizations that serve children and families. Every feature designed with child safety as the foundation — not an afterthought.

  • AI-powered content moderation with grooming detection
  • Accountability partnerships and guardian oversight
  • Identity verification and background check integration
  • Built for churches, schools, and nonprofits
Visit Communiti.life

Who We Serve

We partner with organizations that share our commitment to protecting the children and families in their care.

Churches

Safe communication for ministries, youth groups, and congregations.

Schools

Protecting students with moderated platforms for school communities.

Nonprofits

Empowering child-serving organizations with safety-first technology.

Tribal Communities

Culturally sensitive solutions for indigenous nations and communities.

Get Involved

Whether you're a researcher, developer, policy maker, or organization leader — we'd love to hear from you.

info@otterfoundation.org