Copyright Alliance is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Copyright Alliance employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Copyright Alliance is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, Copyright Alliance generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RAISING AWARENESS - THE ALLIANCE IS DEVOTED TO RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY PROMOTING THE ORGANIZATION'S "KEY PRINCIPLES", WHICH INCLUDE (A)CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, (B)PROMOTING THE PROGRESS OF SCIENCE AND CREATIVITY, (C)ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT TEACH THE VALUE OF STRONG COPYRIGHT, (D)SUPPORTING EFFECTIVE CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT OF COPYRIGHT LAWS, (E)DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF CREATORS TO CONTROL THEIR PROPERTY, (F)ENCOURAGING THE INCLUSION OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTIONS IN BILATERAL, REGIONAL AND MULTILATERAL AGREEMENTS TO FOSTER GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, AND (G)PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF CREATORS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES FREELY UNDER PRINCIPLES ESTABLISHED IN THE FIRST AMENDMENT. THIS PROMOTION WILL BE DONE THROUGH SEVERAL CHANNELS AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING (A)PUBLISHING ARTICLES AND OP-ED PIECES, (B)ARRANGING PRESS CONFERENCES, (C)GIVING SPEECHES, (D)PARTICIPATING IN SPECIAL EVENTS DESIGNED TO FOCUS THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THESE ACTIVITIES FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COPYRIGHT INDUSTRIES AND BASIC ISSUES INVOLVED WITH COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT.
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 WHICH POLICYMAKERS, 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 COPYRIGHT PROTECTION 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.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Keith Kupferschmid CEO | Officer | 40 | $488,776 |
Kevin Madigan Vp, Leg Policy & Counsel | 40 | $158,363 | |
Eileen Bramlet Svp, Communications | 40 | $156,250 | |
Terrica Carrington Vp, Leg Policy & Counsel | 40 | $143,055 | |
Rebecca Jones Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 40 | $66,000 |
David Green Chairman (to 03/2022), Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Outbrain Web Marketing | 6/29/15 | $165,076 |
Adastra Creative Inc Communication | 6/29/15 | $136,839 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $257,001 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $257,001 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,801,432 |
Investment income | $39,784 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $65,769 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,163,986 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
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. | $531,615 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $152,550 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $658,833 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,528 |
Other employee benefits | $21,232 |
Payroll taxes | $74,840 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $123,228 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $56,398 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $108,650 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,957 |
Fees for services: Other | $166,979 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,530 |
Office expenses | $5,533 |
Information technology | $73,476 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $99,265 |
Travel | $693 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,616 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,965 |
Insurance | $552 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,068,484 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,026,388 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $182,501 |
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 | $18,126 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,183 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,105,062 |
Investments—other securities | $1,048,819 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $21,819 |
Total assets | $3,453,898 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,541 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $723,425 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $790,966 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,514,800 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $148,132 |
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 | $3,453,898 |
Over the last fiscal year, Copyright Alliance has awarded $55,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | $50,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION ABOUT DECENTRALIZED GLOBAL INTERNET | $5,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Copyright Alliance has recieved totaling $550,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Motion Picture Association Inc Sherman Oaks, CA PURPOSE: General Support | $550,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Association For Clinical Chemistry Inc Washington, DC | $31,632,986 | $18,150,460 |
Susan B Anthony List Inc Arlington, VA | $6,109,204 | $16,065,131 |
Aids United Washington, DC | $16,240,693 | $19,019,266 |
Media Matters For America Washington, DC | $25,734,430 | $18,794,929 |
Appletree Institute For Education Innovation Inc Washington, DC | $11,136,365 | $16,950,350 |
Seton Home Study School Front Royal, VA | $19,128,742 | $13,590,541 |
Association Of Schools And Programs Of Public Health Inc Washington, DC | $11,824,583 | $12,542,035 |
Strategic Capacity Group Inc Mclean, VA | $1,824,045 | $10,738,430 |
The Management Center Washington, DC | $13,203,217 | $17,392,064 |
Association Of American Universities Washington, DC | $12,330,287 | $10,421,026 |
Csdc Property Corporation Hanover, MD | $98,381,398 | $10,915,076 |
Global Entrepreneurship Network Inc Arlington, VA | $6,928,946 | $10,036,868 |