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Public Interest Registry is a nonprofit organization created by the Internet Society to manage the .ORG domain. We operate and manage the .ORG Family of Domains and are also active participants with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and within the global Internet community.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Public Interest Registry with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPublic Interest Registry is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Reston, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 331025119. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $106M in annual revenue. 97 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Public Interest Registry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 331025119. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Public Interest Registry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Public Interest Registry is located in Reston, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Public Interest Registry has $106M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Public Interest Registry is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $106M in annual revenue. The organization has 97 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Public Interest Registry. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Public Interest Registry holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Public Interest Registry is a nonprofit organization created by the Internet Society to manage the .ORG domain. We operate and manage the .ORG Family of Domains and are also active participants with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and within the global Internet community. Public Interest Registry is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $106M is well above the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Public Interest Registry are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Public Interest Registry is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 331025119, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Nominations Open for 2026 Public Interest Registry (PIR) Board of Directors - CircleID
Internet Watch Foundation and Public Interest Registry Extend Online Safety Initiative to Disrupt Criminal 'brands' Selling Child Sexual Abuse - PR Newswire
2025 .ORG of The Year Winner Announced at Public Interest Registry's Impact Awards Celebration - Domain Name Journal
Public Interest Registry Highlights Advocacy With Impact Awards - The NonProfit Times
Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 7th Annual… - aapnews.aap.com.au
Public Interest Registry Welcomes Applications for its Advisory Council - PR Newswire
Public Interest Registry Announces 2025 .ORG Impact Awards Finalists, Artist & Actor Common to Host - PR Newswire
The Internet Society Announces New Appointment to the Public Interest Registry Board of Directors - PR Newswire
Public Interest Registry Unveils Winners of 6th Annual .ORG Impact Awards at DC Ceremony Hosted by Emmy Winner Alan Cumming - PR Newswire
Public Interest Registry Now Offers .CHARITY, .FOUNDATION, .GIVES as Part of Its ‘.ORG Family of Domains’ Portfolio - CircleID
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 97 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 97 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Public Interest Registry
- What is Public Interest Registry?
- Public Interest Registry is a science & technology organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Reston, United States. Public Interest Registry is a nonprofit organization created by the Internet Society to manage the .ORG domain. We operate and manage the .ORG Family of Domains and are also active participants with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and within the global Internet community.
- When was Public Interest Registry founded?
- Public Interest Registry was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Public Interest Registry?
- Elizabeth Szabo serves as Senior VP Finance.
- Where is Public Interest Registry located?
- Headquartered in Reston, VA, United States.
- What is Public Interest Registry's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Public Interest Registry trustworthy?
- Public Interest Registry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Public Interest Registry's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 331025119.
- What is Public Interest Registry's website?
- http://www.pir.org