COPYRIGHT SOCIETY OF THE USA

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1953

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KAITLAND KUBAT

Phone

2123546401

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

COPYRIGHT SOCIETY OF THE USA, founded in 1953, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE STUDY AND UNDERSTANDING OF COPYRIGHT LAW AND ITS ROLE IN FOSTERING CREATIVITY AND THE ARTS, COPYRIGHT INDUSTRIES, AND THE USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS THROUGH TRADITIONAL AND NEW MEDIA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,070,105 Revenue: $1,021,344

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTION WITH ALL FACETS OF THE COPYRIGHT LAW COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A WIDE SELECTION OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS...

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTION WITH ALL FACETS OF THE COPYRIGHT LAW COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A WIDE SELECTION OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS NATIONAL EVENTS, SUCH AS THE DONALD C. BRACE MEMORIAL LECTURE AND THE ANNUAL AND MID-WINTER MEETINGS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PUBLISHES THE "JOURNAL OF THE COPYRIGHT SOCIETY AND AWARDS THE ANNUAL SETON AWARD AND AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CREATIVITY. AS PART OF OUR POST-PANDEMIC TRANSITION, WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED A HYBRID PROGRAM MODEL WITH MANY OF OUR IN-PERSON PROGRAMS OFFERED AS LIVE WEBINARS INCLUDING OUR JUNE 2024 ANNUAL MEETING.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $259,281

Program Service Revenue $1,017,283

Investment Income $4,534

Other Revenue $4,061

TOTAL REVENUE $1,285,159

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $41,160

Salaries & Benefits $326,340

Fundraising Expenses $24,977

Program Expenses $1,070,105

Other Expenses $840,111

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,207,611

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,285,159	$888,512	+0.4%
Expenses	$1,207,611	$1,038,632	+0.2%
Net Income	$77,548	$-150,120	-1.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

124

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$104,421

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CASEY M CHISICK	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANIEL COOPER	V.P./PRESIDENT ELECT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON SCOTT ROACH	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ERICA CARTER	SECRETARY/VP OF GOVERNANCE	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ADAM RENDLE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEKSANDER GORANIN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARNETTA C GIRARDEAU	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARTHUR LEVY	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARRY WERBIN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BIJOU MGBOJIKWE	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL ROSENBLATT	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIKA STALLINGS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK SCIBILIA	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFREY CADWELL	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNY GOAK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA SIMMONS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN SIMMONDS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDSAY EDELSTEIN	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT SKELTON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NOEL COOK	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REGAN A SMITH	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD PFOHL	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT POTTER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SABINA VAYNER	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM MOSENKIS	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SOFIA CASTILLO	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRICA CARRINGTON	TRUSTEE	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAITLAND KUBAT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	35.00	Officer	$104,421	$0	$104,421

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$1,285,159	$1,207,611	$998,541	$77,548
2023	$888,512	$1,038,632	$867,566	$-150,120
2022	$673,048	$684,570	$676,539	$-11,522
2021	$638,665	$418,977	$803,786	$219,688
2020	$652,045	$505,442	$558,363	$146,603
2019	$667,229	$684,432	$453,293	$-17,203
2018	$672,231	$733,628	$400,132	$-61,397