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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $4.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. The organization ran a surplus of $794K, a strong 20% operating margin.
PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE PROMOTES FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, AN OPEN INTERNET, AND ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE COMMUNICATIONS TOOLS AND CREATIVE WORKS. WE WORK TO SHAPE POLICY ON BEHALF OF THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT/COPYRIGHT: PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE (PK) WORKS TO CREATE A COPYRIGHT SYSTEM THAT RECOGNIZES THE ROLE THAT TECHNOLOGY PLAYS IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES. PK SUPPORTS THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO...
DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT/COPYRIGHT: PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE (PK) WORKS TO CREATE A COPYRIGHT SYSTEM THAT RECOGNIZES THE ROLE THAT TECHNOLOGY PLAYS IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES. PK SUPPORTS THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO REMIX CONTENT INTO NEW EXPRESSIONS OR CREATE OR SHARE LAWFUL CONTENT ONLINE. PK ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT PROTECT INNOVATION WITHOUT CONSTRAINING FAIR USE. PK URGES CONGRESS TO FIX THE DMCA SO THAT CONSUMERS CAN OWN, LEND, OR REPAIR THEIR DEVICES.
BROADBAND: PK WORKS TO SECURE BROADBAND ACCESS FOR EVERYONE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, PK WORKS TO CREATE A CONSISTENT, LONG-TERM SUBSIDY TO HELP PEOPLE AFFORD ACCESS; PROMOTE COMPETITION AMONG PROVIDERS...
BROADBAND: PK WORKS TO SECURE BROADBAND ACCESS FOR EVERYONE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, PK WORKS TO CREATE A CONSISTENT, LONG-TERM SUBSIDY TO HELP PEOPLE AFFORD ACCESS; PROMOTE COMPETITION AMONG PROVIDERS TO LOWER PRICES; AND REQUIRE PROVIDERS TO OFFER ON-SITE BACKUP POWER TO KEEP NETWORKS UP. PK ALSO URGES POLICYMAKERS TO BAN PROVIDERS FROM DISCRIMINATING AGAINST CONSUMERS. PK ALSO WORKS TO ENSURE THE GOVERNMENT MANAGES SPECTRUM IN WAYS THAT BENEFIT ALL AMERICANS.
PRESS/PUBLIC EDUCATION: PK'S MODES OF ADVOCACY INCLUDE EDUCATING THE PRESS, THE PUBLIC, AND POLICYMAKERS USING PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANALYSIS, WHITE PAPERS, BLOG POSTS, OP-EDS, FACT SHEETS, AND VIDEOS. PK...
PRESS/PUBLIC EDUCATION: PK'S MODES OF ADVOCACY INCLUDE EDUCATING THE PRESS, THE PUBLIC, AND POLICYMAKERS USING PLAIN-LANGUAGE ANALYSIS, WHITE PAPERS, BLOG POSTS, OP-EDS, FACT SHEETS, AND VIDEOS. PK EXPERTS ARE REGULARLY FEATURED IN THE NEWS, ON PODCASTS, AND IN OTHER MEDIA. PK'S WORK ALSO INCLUDES COORDINATING, HOSTING, AND FACILITATING EVENTS THAT PROVIDE A FORUM FOR POLICYMAKERS, THE PUBLIC, INDUSTRY, AND THE PRESS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS ABOUT PK'S CORE ISSUES. ADDITIONALLY, PK ORGANIZES AND RUNS COALITIONS TO HARNESS THE POWER OF PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4,001,662 | $3,845,217 | +0.0% |
| Expenses | $3,207,422 | $3,252,907 | 0.0% |
| Net Income | $794,240 | $592,310 | +0.3% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER J LEWIS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$243,445 | $16,481 | $259,926 |
| VIRGINIA LAM ABRAMS | BOARD CHAIR | 10.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURENT CRENSHAW | SECRETARY | 10.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAL ROSENN | BOARD TREASURER | 10.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MOSES BOYD | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAURA COLLETON CORBETT | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BREWSTER KAHLE | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS REESE | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VICKIE ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY SLAIMAN | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN VO | DIRECTOR | 10.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY LEE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40.00 |
Officer
|
$123,978 | $28,083 | $152,061 |
| MEREDITH WHIPPLE | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40.00 |
Officer
|
$117,951 | $11,256 | $129,207 |
| HAROLD FELD | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 40.00 |
Key Emp
|
$190,957 | $33,197 | $224,154 |
| CHARLOTTE SLAIMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 40.00 |
Highest
|
$142,304 | $17,284 | $159,588 |
| JOHN BERGMAYER | LEGAL DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Highest
|
$122,723 | $11,770 | $134,493 |
| SARA COLLINS | DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 40.00 |
Highest
|
$106,788 | $9,028 | $115,816 |
| SHIVA STELLA | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 40.00 |
Highest
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$102,164 | $9,697 | $111,861 |
| MEREDITH ROSE | SENIOR POLICY COUNSEL | 40.00 |
Highest
|
$101,970 | $3,559 | $105,529 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2023 | $4,001,662 | $3,207,422 | $7,232,309 | $794,240 |
| 2022 | $3,845,217 | $3,252,907 | $6,568,652 | $592,310 |
| 2021 | $3,004,007 | $2,972,978 | $4,572,647 | $31,029 |
| 2020 | $3,768,704 | $2,824,111 | $4,820,777 | $944,593 |
| 2019 | $1,754,024 | $2,721,684 | $3,634,724 | $-967,660 |
| 2018 | $2,153,552 | $2,871,526 | $4,367,874 | $-717,974 |
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