PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE

EIN: 522336690 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$4,001,662
Total Expenses
$3,207,422
Total Assets
$7,232,309
Net Assets
$5,648,561
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER J LEWIS
Phone
2028610020
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

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.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $942,240 Revenue: $3,950

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $663,539

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...

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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.

Program 3
Expenses: $104,741

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...

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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.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,930,920
Program Service Revenue $3,950
Investment Income $65,892
Other Revenue $900
TOTAL REVENUE $4,001,662

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,333,133
Fundraising Expenses $104,873
Program Expenses $1,778,443
Other Expenses $874,289
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,207,422

Year-over-Year Comparison

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%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
23
Volunteers
11

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
6
$541,194
Total Directors
11
$259,926
Key Employees
1
$224,154
Highest Compensated
5
reported
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
$102,164 $9,697 $111,861
MEREDITH ROSE SENIOR POLICY COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$101,970 $3,559 $105,529
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 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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