Copyright Society Of The Usa is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1954. 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 09/2023, Copyright Society Of The USA employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Copyright Society Of The USA 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 09/2023, Copyright Society Of The USA generated $888.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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
PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE STUDY AND UNDERSTANDING OF COPYRIGHT LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERACTION WITH ALL FACETS OF THE COPYRIGHT LAW COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A WIDE SELECTION OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS NATIONAL EVENTS, SUCH AS THE DONALD C. BRACE MEMORIAL LECTURE AND THE ANNUAL AND MID-WINTER MEETINGS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PUBLISHES THE "JOURNAL OF THE COPYRIGHT SOCIETY AND AWARDS THE ANNUAL SETON AWARD AND AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CREATIVITY. AS PART OF OUR POST-PANDEMIC TRANSITION, WE HAVE IMPLEMENTED A HYBRID PROGRAM MODEL WITH MANY OF OUR IN-PERSON PROGRAMS OFFERED AS LIVE WEBINARS INCLUDING OUR JUNE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Casey M Chisick President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Daniel Cooper V.p./president Elect | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Allison Scott Roach Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Erica Carter Secretary/vp Of Governance | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Aleksander Goranin Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arnetta C Girardeau Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $13,828 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,828 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $869,628 |
| Investment income | $5,056 |
| 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 | $888,512 |
| 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. | $135,462 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,319 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $135,807 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,175 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,539 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $75,833 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,713 |
| Fees for services: Other | $148,768 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,800 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,536 |
| Travel | $23,833 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $274,048 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,778 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,038,632 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $379,612 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $53,262 |
| 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 | $22,644 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $154,045 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $69,499 |
| Other assets | $188,504 |
| Total assets | $867,566 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,972 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $171,912 |
| 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 | $183,875 |
| Total liabilities | $416,759 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $299,307 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $151,500 |
| 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 | $867,566 |