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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$71.4M
-1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$61.2M
-5.9% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6.1M
+3.5% YoY
About Public Interest Registry
Based on IRS filings
Public Interest Registry is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in RESTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $71.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $61.2M. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $71,399,446 | $72,760,503 | $66,086,478 |
| Revenue | $106,377,555 | $105,098,390 | $102,377,925 |
| Expenses | $106,529,970 | $102,518,194 | $106,785,010 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,140,884 | $1,405,519 | $23,493 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Public Interest Registry
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Internet Society (ISOC) ($29,000,000), Internet Society Foundation ($29,000,000), Connected Giving Foundation ($3,000,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Society (ISOC) Reston, VA | General Support | $29,000,000 |
| Internet Society Foundation Reston, VA | General Support | $29,000,000 |
| Connected Giving Foundation Reston, VA | General Support | $3,000,000 |
| Yellow Boat of Hope USA Canoga Park, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Global Cyber Alliance New York, NY | General Support | $45,833 |
| PREVENT CANCER FOUNDATION Alexandria, VA | General Support | $15,250 |
| Internet Education Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Kiva Microfunds San Francisco, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Project CAMP Inc Scottsville, KY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Share Our Spare Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Burger | Treasurer, Director | 11 | $36,250 |
| Keith Davidson | Vice Chair, Director | 11 | $46,667 |
| Saerin Cho | Chair, Director | 11 | $49,167 |
| George Sadowsky | Director (AS OF 05/24) | 8 | $10,385 |
| Kathy Kleiman | Director | 8 | $30,000 |
| Lena Beck RORVIG | Director | 9 | $35,000 |
| Michael Silber | Director | 9 | $31,250 |
| Anand A Vora | Vice President of Business Affairs | 40 | $326,283 |
| Brian Cimbolic | Chief Legal and Policy Officer | 40 | $431,449 |
| Elizabeth Szabo | Senior Vice President, Finance | 40 | $341,453 |
| HaeJoo Song-Marshall | Chief Strategy Officer | 40 | $404,143 |
| Jonathon L Nevett | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $910,381 |
| Mary Cornwell | Senior Vice President, Human Resources | 40 | $324,963 |
| Richard K Wilhelm | Chief Technology Officer | 40 | $453,645 |
| Timothy Moore Switzer | Vice President of Business Affairs (AS OF 11/24) | 40 | $244,729 |
| Daphne Archilla | Senior Director, Registry Services & Customer | 40 | $257,873 |
| Elizabeth Bacon | Senior Director, Policy and Privacy | 40 | $259,716 |
| Inmaculada Del Rosal Mendez | Senior Director, Channel Services | 40 | $286,141 |
| Jennifer Kate Campany | Vice President, Data Analytics | 40 | $267,224 |
| Paul Andrew Diaz | Vice President, Industry Affairs (THRU 07/24) | 40 | $351,573 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Interest Registry?
Public Interest Registry is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in RESTON, VA. It holds $71.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Public Interest Registry?
As of 2024, Public Interest Registry holds $71.4M in total assets with $106.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $61.2M in 2024.
Where does Public Interest Registry operate?
Public Interest Registry has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Public Interest Registry award?
In 2024, Public Interest Registry awarded 10 grants totaling $61.2M — an average of about $6.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Public Interest Registry's EIN?
Public Interest Registry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1025119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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