Open Law Library is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Open Law Library employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Law Library is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Open Law Library generated $807.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $543.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPEN LAW LIBRARY IS A 501(C)(3),OPEN-ACCESS PUBLISHER WITH A MISSION TO MAKE ALL OFFICIAL LAWS FREELY AND OPENLY ACCESSIBLE TO GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR CITIZENS. WE MAKE THIS A POSSIBILITY BY WORKING DIRECTLY WITH GOVERNMENTS TO IMPROVE THE DRAFTING, CODIFYING AND PUBLISHING PROCESS. GOVERNMENTS USE OUR SOFTWARE AND SERVICES TO REDUCE THE MANPOWER REQUIRED TO DRAFT, CODIFY, AND PUBLISH LAWS BY AN ORDER OF MAGNITUDE, ELIMINATE ENTIRE CLASSES OF ERRORS, AND CODIFY AND PUBLISH LAWS IN REAL-TIME AS THEY GO INTO EFFECT. UNLIKE EXISTING PUBLISHERS, WE SUSTAIN OURSELVES ON REVENUES FROM SOFTWARE AND SERVICES INSTEAD OF CHARGING FOR ACCESS TO THE LAW. WE NEVER RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE LAW THROUGH COPYRIGHT, TERMS OF SERVICE, OR FEES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO MAKE ALL OFFICIAL LAWS FREELY AND OPENLY ACCESSIBLE TO GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR CITIZENS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Greisen CEO | Trustee | 55 | $113,850 |
Leonard Bell Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vincent Chuang Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Derek Dohler Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $493,726 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $313,602 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $807,328 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $115 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $807,443 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,850 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $101,405 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,308 |
Other employee benefits | $529 |
Payroll taxes | $17,192 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,542 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,580 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $224,526 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,465 |
Office expenses | $84 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $871 |
Travel | $4,927 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,692 |
Interest | $42,948 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,400 |
All other expenses | $374 |
Total functional expenses | $543,889 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,295 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,481 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $111,776 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,709 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $348,191 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $241,512 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $597,412 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$485,636 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $111,776 |