Public Interest Registry
80% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves
Public Interest Registry is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Reston, Virginia, registered in 2004, with $106,377,555 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
11911 Freedom Dr Ste 1000, Reston, VA, 20190 EIN 33-1025119 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$106.4M
▲ 1.2% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2024)
$106.5M
Net assets
-$36.1M
Employees
58
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Public Interest Registry: 80% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Public Interest Registry: 0 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Public Interest Registry: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Public Interest Registry: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
Contact & location
- Address
- 11911 Freedom Dr Ste 1000, Reston, VA, 20190
- City
- Reston
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- Science & Technology
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $71.5M (FY2013) to $106.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $107.5MNet assets -$36.1M
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$71.4M
Total liabilities
$107.5M
Net assets
-$36.1M
Salaries & benefits
$14.8M
14% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,377,555▲1.2% | $106,529,970▲3.9% | -$36,057,103▲3.4% | $71,399,446▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $105,098,390▲2.7% | $102,518,194▼4.0% | -$37,314,282▲11.6% | $72,760,503▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $102,377,925▼0.9% | $106,785,010▲7.8% | -$42,189,584▼19.0% | $66,086,478▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $103,286,594▲7.3% | $99,097,548▲3.4% | -$35,460,520▲6.8% | $67,348,678▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,274,965▲0.9% | $95,799,726▼7.2% | -$38,047,284▲4.1% | $58,677,340▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $95,438,834▲2.3% | $103,268,740▲7.8% | -$39,673,161▼19.7% | $54,443,112▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $93,302,498▼1.6% | $95,826,978▼24.0% | -$33,154,078▼10.6% | $58,919,707▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $94,824,405▲9.3% | $126,150,897▲52.8% | -$29,983,738▼3502% | $62,523,851▼32.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $86,719,885▲9.2% | $82,586,027▲2.6% | $881,232▲1194% | $92,576,755▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $79,419,214 | $80,479,371▲2.2% | $68,125▼97.4% | $85,993,878▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $79,425,183▲11.0% | $78,726,968▼2.3% | $2,636,130▲10.8% | $81,656,868▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $71,531,489 | $80,570,973▲22.4% | $2,378,658▼78.9% | $80,510,038▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $65,827,686▲7.5% | $11,259,685▲18.4% | $85,017,910▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $61,240,701 | $9,512,338 | $78,681,946 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jonathon L Nevett — $910,381 (0.85% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathon L Nevett | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $910,381 |
| Richard K Wilhelm | Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $453,645 |
| Brian Cimbolic | Chief Legal and Policy Officer | 40 | $431,449 |
| Haejoo Song-marshall | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $404,143 |
| Paul Andrew Diaz | Vice President, Industry Affairs (thru 07/24) | 40 | $351,573 |
| Elizabeth Szabo | Senior Vice President, Finance | 40 | $341,453 |
| Anand A Vora | Vice President of Business Affairs | 40 | $326,283 |
| Mary Cornwell | Senior Vice President, Human Resources | 40 | $324,963 |
| Inmaculada Del Rosal Mendez | Senior Director, Channel Services | 40 | $286,141 |
| Jennifer Kate Campany | Vice President, Data Analytics | 40 | $267,224 |
| Elizabeth Bacon | Senior Director, Policy and Privacy | 40 | $259,716 |
| Daphne Archilla | Senior Director, Registry Services & Customer | 40 | $257,873 |
| Timothy Moore Switzer | Vice President of Business Affairs (as of 11/24) | 40 | $244,729 |
| Saerin Cho | Chair, Director | 11 | $49,167 |
| Keith Davidson | Vice Chair, Director | 11 | $46,667 |
| Eric Burger | Treasurer, Director | 11 | $36,250 |
| Lena Beck Rorvig | Director | 9 | $35,000 |
| Michael Silber | Director | 9 | $31,250 |
| Kathy Kleiman | Director | 8 | $30,000 |
| George Sadowsky | Director (as of 05/24) | 8 | $10,385 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Digital Limited | Registry Services | $10,535,809 |
| Icann | Registry Fees | $3,096,019 |
| Berlin Rosen LLC | Marketing Services | $1,403,543 |
| Desert Newco LLC DBA Godaddycom LLC | Promotional Services | $882,275 |
| Matic Digital Inc | Marketing Services | $361,781 |
Grants made · $61.2M in FY2024
10 grants totaling $61.2M in FY2024. All grants made by Public Interest Registry →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Society | General support | $29,000,000 |
| Internet Society Foundation | General support | $29,000,000 |
| Connected Giving Foundation | General support | $3,000,000 |
| Yellow Boat of Hope USA | General support | $50,000 |
| Global Cyber Alliance Inc | General support | $45,833 |
| Prevent Cancer Foundation | General support | $15,250 |
| Internet Education Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Kiva Microfunds | General support | $10,000 |
| Project Camp Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Share Our Spare | General support | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Public Interest Registry a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Public Interest Registry is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-1025119, based in Reston, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Public Interest Registry's EIN?
- Public Interest Registry's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-1025119.
- How much revenue does Public Interest Registry report?
- Public Interest Registry reported $106,377,555 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Public Interest Registry's spending goes to programs?
- Public Interest Registry spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Public Interest Registry have?
- CharityIndex grades Public Interest Registry C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Public Interest Registry's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Public Interest Registry's latest Form 990 is $910,381, paid to Jonathon L Nevett (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Public Interest Registry (EIN 33-1025119) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.