THE COPYRIGHT ALLIANCE

EIN: 562628005 Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$1,848,910
Total Expenses
$1,840,192
Total Assets
$3,776,158
Net Assets
$2,226,227
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
KEITH KUPFERSCHMID
Phone
2025402243
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

THE COPYRIGHT ALLIANCE, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE COPYRIGHT ALLIANCE IS THE UNIFIED VOICE OF THE COPYRIGHT COMMUNITY, REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM OF COPYRIGHT DISCIPLINES. THE COPYRIGHT ALLIANCE IS DEDICATED TO ADVOCATING POLICIES THAT PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE VALUE OF COPYRIGHT AND TO PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CREATORS AND INNOVATORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,314,861 Revenue: $1,731,875

EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS: THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ABOUT CURRENT PRACTICES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT. THIS WILL BE DONE BY...

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EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS: THE ALLIANCE WORKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND POLICYMAKERS ABOUT CURRENT PRACTICES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT. THIS WILL BE DONE BY (A)SPONSORING SEMINARS AND OTHER PUBLIC FORUMS AT WHICHPOLICYMAKERS, EXPERTS IN COPYRIGHT, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC CAN OBTAIN INFORMATION AND DISCUSS AND DEBATE ISSUES CONCERNING COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT, AND (B)PROVIDING INFORMATION (INCLUDING TESTIMONY) TO GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES ON THE STATUS OF COPYRIGHTPROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT AND RELATED ISSUES. THESE ACTIVITIES FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BECAUSE GOOD POLICY CONCERNING COPYRIGHT DEPENDS ON THE OPEN AND FRANK EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, THE FOCUSED STUDY OF SPECIFIC PROBLEMS, AND A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE ISSUES ACTUALLY PLAY OUT IN THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS, COMPANIES, INDUSTRIES, AND NATIONAL AND GLOBAL ECONOMIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,574

DISSEMINATING INFORMATION: THE ALLIANCE SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION FOCUSED ON CURRENT ISSUES IN COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT. THIS IS DONE BY (A)MAINTANING A WEB SITE THAT REGULARLY...

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DISSEMINATING INFORMATION: THE ALLIANCE SERVES AS A RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION FOCUSED ON CURRENT ISSUES IN COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT. THIS IS DONE BY (A)MAINTANING A WEB SITE THAT REGULARLY UPDATES ITS DATABASES TO INCLUDE ARTICLES, LEGAL CASES, LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS, TRADE AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS BEARING ON THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, AND (B)ISSUING PRESS RELEASES AND HOLDING PRESS CONFERENCES DESIGNED TO HIGHLIGHT ISSUES AS THEY ARISE. THESE ACTIVITIES FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BECAUSE THEY KEEP ATTENTION FOCUSED ON CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES, WHICH IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE SCOPE AND NATURE OF THE PROBLEM IS INCREASING RAPIDLY AND CONTINUING TO EVOLVE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,383
Program Service Revenue $1,731,875
Investment Income $64,245
Other Revenue $22,407
TOTAL REVENUE $1,848,910

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,272,658
Fundraising Expenses $68,767
Program Expenses $1,324,435
Other Expenses $567,534
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,840,192

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,848,910 $2,098,651 -0.1%
Expenses $1,840,192 $2,109,836 -0.1%
Net Income $8,718 $-11,185 -1.8%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
8
Volunteers
44

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
3
$738,279
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GREG SAPHIER CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TROY DOW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD DUPLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J SCOTT EVANS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL FRIED DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KASIE BRILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN MARANGI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF SEDLIK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON SORENSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIRA ALVAREZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RICHARD JAMES BURGESS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLEY HUSBAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH KUPFERSCHMID CEO 40.00
Officer
$454,942 $67,689 $522,631
KEVIN MADIGAN SECRETARY/TREASURER PART Y 40.00
Officer
$191,434 $24,214 $215,648
RACHEL KIM COPYRIGHT COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$149,158 $13,070 $162,228
EILEEN BRAMLET SVP, COMMUNICATIONS & EVEN 40.00
Highest
$172,000 $5,160 $177,160
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
2025 $1,848,910 $1,840,192 $3,776,158 $8,718
2024 $2,098,651 $2,109,836 $3,383,532 $-11,185
2023 $1,627,897 $2,213,124 $3,043,927 $-585,227
2022 $2,163,986 $2,068,484 $3,453,898 $95,502
2021 $2,209,206 $1,906,741 $3,396,058 $302,465
2020 $1,738,067 $1,833,936 $3,085,612 $-95,869
2019 $1,822,624 $1,866,646 $2,846,643 $-44,022
2018 $1,910,966 $1,829,405 $2,758,907 $81,561
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