Public Knowledge
- Assets
- $7.2m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-2336690
Organization Overview
Public Knowledge is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Public Knowledge employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Knowledge 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, Public Knowledge generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 9 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
PROMOTE FAIRNESS AMONGST LAWS GOVERNING DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 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 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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher J Lewis President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $243,445 |
Virginia Lam Abrams Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Laurent Crenshaw Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Michal Rosenn Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Moses Boyd Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Maura Colleton Corbett Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,930,920 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,930,920 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,950 |
| Investment income | $89,502 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23,610 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,001,662 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $765,348 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $544,291 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,272,803 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,851 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,263 |
| Payroll taxes | $149,868 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,078 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $88,390 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,144 |
| Fees for services: Other | $256,792 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $44,118 |
| Information technology | $26,191 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $225,445 |
| Travel | $61,215 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $60,587 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,235 |
| Insurance | $24,724 |
| All other expenses | $44,370 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,207,422 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $886,688 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,368,702 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,561,576 |
| 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 | $54,236 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,177 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,059,832 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,239,098 |
| Total assets | $7,232,309 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,387 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,498,361 |
| Total liabilities | $1,583,748 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,672,774 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,975,787 |
| 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 | $7,232,309 |