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Crypto Open Patent Alliance

EIN 85-3031352 • 501(c)6 • Palo Alto, CA

Profile

The crypto open patent alliance (copa) is a non-profit community of like-minded people and companies formed to encourage the adoption and advancement of crypto technologies and to remove patents as a barrier to growth and innovation. Copa acknowledges that crypto technology is built on the collaborative efforts of a community made up of developers, engineers, and designers. The success of crypto is a direct result of the community coming together to build and develop upon existing technologies for the benefit of all, and we believe copa will help this happen.

550 High StreetPalo Alto, CA 94301

opencrypto.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

16th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

100th percentile

98%

Higher net margin than 100% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

99th percentile

157%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

98th percentile

181%

Faster revenue growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Up

$4,492,299

Up $4,110,049 (+1075%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$314,966

Down $1,592,552 (-83%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$4,177,333

Up $5,702,601 (+374%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue16th percentileNet Margin100th percentile

Revenue

Up

$7,830,791

Up $5,490,791 (+235%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$128,190

Down $4,202,204 (-97%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$7,702,601

Up $9,692,995 (+487%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2020: $1Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $1,692,800Liabilities 2021: $1,233Net Assets 2021: $1,691,5672021Assets 2022: $678,681Liabilities 2022: $213,555Net Assets 2022: $465,1262022Assets 2023: $382,250Liabilities 2023: $1,907,518Net Assets 2023: -$1,525,2682023Assets 2024: $4,492,299Liabilities 2024: $314,966Net Assets 2024: $4,177,3332024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$4,492,299
Liabilities$314,966
Net Assets$4,177,333
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth98th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2020: $125,002Expenses 2020: $125,002Net Income 2020: $02020Revenue 2021: $2,420,000Expenses 2021: $728,433Net Income 2021: $1,691,5672021Revenue 2022: $995,000Expenses 2022: $2,221,441Net Income 2022: -$1,226,4412022Revenue 2023: $2,340,000Expenses 2023: $4,330,394Net Income 2023: -$1,990,3942023Revenue 2024: $7,830,791Expenses 2024: $128,190Net Income 2024: $7,702,6012024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$7,830,791
Expenses$128,190
Net Income$7,702,601
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$4,492,299
Liabilities
$314,966
Net assets
$4,177,333
Revenue
$7,830,791
Expenses
$128,190
Net income
$7,702,601
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.49$0.31$4.18$7.83$0.13$7.70
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$1.91$1.53$2.34$4.33$1.99
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.68$0.21$0.47$1.00$2.22$1.23
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.69$0.00$1.69$2.42$0.73$1.69
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.13$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$7,830,791
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The crypto open patent alliance (copa) is a non-profit community of like-minded people and companies formed to encourage the adoption and advancement of crypto technologies and to remove patents as a barrier to growth and innovation. Copa acknowledges that crypto technology is built on the collaborative efforts of a community made up of developers, engineers, and designers. The success of crypto is a direct result of the community coming together to build and develop upon existing technologies for the benefit of all, and we believe copa will help this happen.

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Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$3,532,812▲ $3,532,812
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$362,250$569,706▲ $207,456
Accounts Receivable$20,000$202,281▲ $182,281
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$187,500▲ $187,500
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$382,250$4,492,299▲ $4,110,049
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$2,600,000$0▼ $2,600,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,307,518$314,966▼ $992,552
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$3,907,518$314,966▼ $3,592,552
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-3,525,268$4,177,333▲ $7,702,601
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-3,525,268$4,177,333▲ $7,702,601
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$382,250$4,492,299▲ $4,110,049
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kamran JivaniChair - Eff. 04/24
Dan RobinsonDirector - Eff. 04/24
Steve LeeDirector - Eff. 04/24
Gilbert WongDirector - Term. 04/24
Shayne O'ReillyDirector - Term. 04/24
Ariana WoodsSecretary - Eff. 04/24
Denise TerryTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Bird Bird LLP - UK USDLegal Services248 3rd Street 434, Oakland, CA 94607, Uk$5,432,075
CoinbaseLitigation services1455 Market Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94103$3,786,313
Block Incfinancial services2150 North 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95131$600,000
Morrison Foerster LLPLegal Services-$250,000
Unified Patentspatent services425 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105$250,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$245,000
Program Service Revenue
$7,321,518
Investment Income
$264,273
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$20,000
Change in Net Assets
$7,702,601
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$128,190
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management---$33,966
Insurance---$23,215
Information Technology---$6,515
Fees for Services Accounting---$1,600
Other Expenses---$394
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$128,190
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
7
Spending
$2,569,295

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)Program ServicesPatent Defense07$2,569,295
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3:

“Copa receives various management services from association headquarters, inc.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4:

“Kamran jivani and steve lee are ultimately employed by the same entity, namely block, inc, however neither has direct or indirect reportingauthority over the other.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6:

“Copa has one class of non-voting members.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A:

“Copa has one class of non-voting members who have the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:

“Prior to filing, the form 990 is made available to all directors for comment.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:

“Each director, officer and member of a committee with board of directors delegated powers shall sign annually a statement which affirms such person: (a) has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy; (b) has read and understands the policy; (c) has agreed to comply with the policy; and (d) understands that copa is a nonprofit and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption status, it must be administered and operated exclusively to encourage the adoption and success of cryptocurrencies among people and companies with interests in cryptocurrency, and represent the common business interests of and improve business conditions in the cryptocurrency community.”

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:

“Documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Crypto Open Patent Alliance
EIN
85-3031352
In Care Of
% THE ORGANIZATION
Phone
6502130303
Address
550 HIGH STREET, PALO ALTO, CA 94301

Signing Officer

Name
Kamran Jivani
Title
Chair
Phone
6502130303
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kamran Jivani
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Withumsmithbrown Pc
Address
1800 TYSONS BLVD SUITE 800, TYSONS, VA 22102
Preparer
Richard Ruvelson
Phone
3012726000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1:

“The crypto open patent alliance (copa) is a non-profit community of like-minded people and companies formed to encourage the adoption and advancement of crypto technologies and to remove patents as a barrier to growth and innovation. Copa acknowledges that crypto technology is built on the collaborative efforts of a community made up of developers, engineers, and designers. The success of crypto is a direct result of the community coming together to build and develop upon existing technologies for the benefit of all, and we believe copa will help this happen.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE CRYPTO OPEN PATENT ALLIANCE (COPA) IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY OF LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE AND COMPANIES FORMED TO ENCOURAGE THE ADOPTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF CRYPTO TECHNOLOGIES AND TO REMOVE PATENTS AS A BARRIER TO GROWTH AND INNOVATION. COPA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT CRYPTO TECHNOLOGY IS BUILT ON THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF A COMMUNITY MADE UP OF DEVELOPERS, ENGINEERS, AND DESIGNERS. THE SUCCESS OF CRYPTO IS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE COMMUNITY COMING TOGETHER TO BUILD AND DEVELOP UPON EXISTING TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL, AND WE BELIEVE COPA WILL HELP THIS HAPPEN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COPA RECEIVES VARIOUS MANAGEMENT SERVICES FROM ASSOCIATION HEADQUARTERS, INC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2KAMRAN JIVANI AND STEVE LEE ARE ULTIMATELY EMPLOYED BY THE SAME ENTITY, NAMELY BLOCK, INC, HOWEVER NEITHER HAS DIRECT OR INDIRECT REPORTINGAUTHORITY OVER THE OTHER.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4COPA HAS ONE CLASS OF NON-VOTING MEMBERS WHO HAVE THE POWER TO ELECT OR APPOINT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL DIRECTORS FOR COMMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATED POWERS SHALL SIGN ANNUALLY A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND (D) UNDERSTANDS THAT COPA IS A NONPROFIT AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION STATUS, IT MUST BE ADMINISTERED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO ENCOURAGE THE ADOPTION AND SUCCESS OF CRYPTOCURRENCIES AMONG PEOPLE AND COMPANIES WITH INTERESTS IN CRYPTOCURRENCY, AND REPRESENT THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF AND IMPROVE BUSINESS CONDITIONS IN THE CRYPTOCURRENCY COMMUNITY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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