2017-09-27T09:06:14-05:00 2017-03-31 521855942 Tate and Tryon 2021 L Street NW Suite 400 Washington DC 20036 990 2016-04-01 562628005 The Copyright Alliance COPY 2025402243 1331 H Street NW No 701 WASHINGTON DC 20005 KEITH KUPFERSCHMID CEO 2025402243 2017-09-27 1 R Michael Sorrells P00001737 2022932200 216.59.105.130 2017-09-27 09:06:12 ED P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 5BC65B47B3A1F1CE2534BD8A8DAEFAC1BF945F16 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z X KEITH KUPFERSCHMID 1331 H Street NW No 701 WASHINGTON DC 20005 824588 0 X WWW.COPYRIGHTALLIANCE.ORG X 2006 DC 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. 11 11 8 11 0 0 400000 417500 1399500 398688 770 5152 0 0 1800270 821340 0 0 0 0 482750 887370 0 0 0 676680 790677 1159430 1678047 640840 -856707 3065620 3279724 104555 1157037 2961065 2122687 X THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS PROMOTING THE VALUE OF COPYRIGHT AS AN AGENT FOR INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY, JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. 0 0 771840 219278 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'SMISSION BY INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF COPYRIGHT INDUSTRIES AND BASIC ISSUES INVOLVED WITH COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AND ENFORCEMENT. 350836 99672 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 ANDDISCUSS 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. 140335 39869 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. 140335 39869 research and writing - the alliance collects and analyzes information relating to trends and issues in copyright protection and enforcement. this is done by (a) conducting and commissioning research in to current issues and technologies, (b) writing articles analyzing these trends, and (c) publishing the articles in suitable forums, these activities further the organization's mission because they allow the organization to take the initiative in identifying issues and proposing solutions and not solely to be responding to events. 140335 39869 1403346 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 X COPYRIGHT ALLIANCE 2025402243 1331 H Street NW Suite 701 WASHINGTON DC 20005 David Green Chairman 1.00 X 0 0 0 Stacey Dansky Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Dupler Director: 1/1/17-3/31/17 1.00 X 0 0 0 Howard Gantman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cameron Gilreath Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amelia Binder Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Barton Herbison Director: 1/1/17-3/31/17 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Mahler Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Massant Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eugene Mopsik Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ann Sweeney Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pat Collins Director: 4/1/16-12/31/16 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jan Constantine Director: 4/1/16-4/29/16 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Rasenberger Director: 4/30/16-12/31/16 1.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Kupferschmid CEO 40.00 X 330000 0 3568 Terrence Hart Secretary/Treasurer 40.00 X 150399 0 8700 480399 0 12268 2 0 1 0 0 417500 417500 MEMBERSHIP DUES 611710 398688 398688 398688 6753 6753 1647 0 3248 1647 -3248 -1601 -1601 821340 398688 0 5152 X 492667 438473 54194 307451 273632 33819 16565 14743 1822 24000 21360 2640 46687 41551 5136 103252 103252 43997 43997 96418 96418 3368 3368 318846 312526 6320 15584 15584 54454 48464 5990 15864 14119 1745 45684 40659 5025 29662 26399 3263 2794 2794 10682 9507 1175 5369 4779 590 sponsorships 23203 23203 bad debt expense 21500 19135 2365 1678047 1403346 274701 0 2470943 1549481 259728 1222839 226500 394500 2002 0 3263 9141 134039 46826 11429 87213 91755 16550 3065620 3279724 104555 27090 0 1124812 0 5135 104555 1157037 X 2961065 2022164 100523 2961065 2122687 3065620 3279724 -856707 18329 0 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 398688 212383 212383 99672 112711 49039 41159 7880 85000 5667 79333 87213 Credit Card Liability 5135 5135 X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Keith Kupferschmid CEO 295000 0 35000 0 0 0 3568 0 0 0 333568 0 0 0 Terrence Hart Secretary/Treasurer 150399 0 0 0 0 0 8700 0 0 0 159099 0 0 0 Part I, Line 7 A bonus payment is made to the CEO for reaching certain goals of the organization as set forth each year by the board of directors. This bonus comes with the stipulation that it shall not exceed 10% of the CEO's base compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The corporation shall have three membership classes: Full Members (both Appointing and Non-Appointing); Associate Members; and Individual Members. Only the Appointing and Non-Appointing members shall have the rights allowed to a member within the definition of the DC code. All other classes of membership will have only those rights and obligations set forth in the bylaws. Membership is non-transferable. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Appointing Members may annually appoint one Director to serve on the Board of Directors. Non-Appointing members may nominate candidates for At-Large Director positions, may vote on the nominated candidates for At-Large Director positions, but may not directly appoint a Director to the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD FOR HIS/HER APPROVAL. THE BOARD THEN DISCUSSES ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES OR CHANGES. ONCE APPROVED BY THE BOARD, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE BOARD IF THEY BECOME AWARE OF A CONFLICT BETWEEN THEMSELVES AND ANY PERSON/ENTITY DOING BUSINESS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. WHEN SUCH CONFLICTS ARISE, THE CONFLICTED BOARD MEMBER RECUSES HIMSELF FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE BOARD'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION IN THE TRANSACTION. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DELIBERATE AND FULLY VET THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO USING INDUSTRY COMPARABLE DATA TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE MARKET SALARY FOR HIS/HER SERVICES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE COPYRIGHT ALLIANCE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S PLACE OF BUSINESS. COPIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY MAIL UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g other professional fees: Program service expenses 312,526. Management and general expenses 6,320. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 318,846.