Public Knowledge
- Assets
- $4.6m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, Public Knowledge generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE FAIRNESS AMOUNGST LAWS GOVERNING DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT/COPYRIGHT: PROMOTES CREATIVITY THROUGH BALANCED COPYRIGHT AND OPPOSES POLICIES THAT WOULD SLOW TECHNOLOGY, IMPEDE INNOVATION, SHRINK THE PUBLIC DOMAIN, OR LIMIT FAIR USE.
BROADBAND: PROMOTES AN OPEN, COMPETITIVE, AFFORDABLE AND UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE FREE FROM INTERFERENCE OR CORPORATE GATEKEEPERS.
PLATFORM ACCOUNTABILITY: PROMOTES FREE EXPRESSION, PRIVACY, AND CONSUMER CHOICES AMONG DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND ONLINE SERVICES, ESPECIALLY WHERE ANTITRUST, COMPETITION AND REGULATORY POLICY CAN COUNTERACT GATEKEEPERS AND POWERFUL NETWORK EFFECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher J Lewis President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $233,319 |
Harold Feld Vice President | Officer | 40 | $178,386 |
Kristine Debry Chief Of Staff | 40 | $177,253 | |
Gregory Guice Director Of Government Affairs | 40 | $125,173 | |
Charlotte Slaiman Competition Director | 40 | $119,393 | |
John Bergmayer Legal Director | 40 | $117,870 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $492,975 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $316,660 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,187,199 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,944 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,996,834 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $700 |
| Investment income | $299 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,354 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,004,007 |
| 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. | $457,282 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $181,370 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,629,428 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,737 |
| Other employee benefits | $162,556 |
| Payroll taxes | $163,075 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,259 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,405 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $48,543 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $27,949 |
| Information technology | $66,781 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $225,124 |
| Travel | $3,122 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,516 |
| Insurance | $18,301 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,972,978 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $562,994 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,935,265 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $904,159 |
| 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 | $29,659 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $123,642 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,928 |
| Total assets | $4,572,647 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $257,664 |
| 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 | $152,708 |
| Total liabilities | $410,372 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,331,752 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $830,523 |
| 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 | $4,572,647 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Public Knowledge has recieved totaling $1,225,749.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Democracy Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR FELLOWSHIPS TO EXAMINE DIVERSITY IN TECH ADVOCACY NONPROFITS | $250,000 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $225,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc Boulder, CO PURPOSE: NET NEUTRALITY | $25,000 |
Reis Foundation Inc Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: VULNERABLE PEOPLES | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For The Study Of Services Washington, DC | $11,715,513 | $16,033,912 |
American Bridge 21st Century Foundation Washington, DC | $2,285,446 | $9,934,660 |
National Governors Association Center For Best Practices Washington, DC | $36,736,183 | $16,037,440 |
Nreca Research Arlington, VA | $5,324,315 | $13,693,671 |
National Center On Education & The Economy Washington, DC | $72,771,895 | $12,008,332 |
National Center For Public Policy Research Inc Washington, DC | $2,951,732 | $13,112,904 |
Pulitzer Center On Crisis Reporting Washington, DC | $35,485,888 | $10,738,135 |
The Niskanen Center Inc Washington, DC | $8,745,910 | $12,163,223 |
Center For Us Global Leadership Washington, DC | $11,787,510 | $8,283,282 |
Tax Foundation Washington, DC | $6,089,846 | $6,514,082 |
The Third Way Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $12,806,681 | $7,131,320 |
Center For Effective Public Policy Kensington, MD | $14,990,522 | $715,106 |