[company_age]18.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The Sunlight Foundation, established in 2006, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting open government and transparency. They utilize civic technology, open data, policy analysis, and journalism to enhance government accountability and accessibility for all. Their vision is to leverage technology for more comprehensive, equitable, and effective democratic participation. The Sunlight Foundation advocates for real-time, online transparency for all government information, aiming to achieve this through legislative changes. Initially focused on the U.S. Congress, their open government efforts now encompass local, state, federal, and international levels. The Sunlight Foundation's unique approach lies in its focus on empowering citizens through technology and data, fostering a more informed and engaged public.[/description][ps]Civic technology, open data, policy analysis, and journalism[/ps]