The 50-person company is owned entirely by its founder, Craig Newmark, and CEO Jim Buckmaster.

Does Craig Newmark still own Craigslist?

Prior to founding craigslist, he worked as a computer programmer for companies such as IBM, Bank of America, and Charles Schwab. Newmark served as chief executive officer of craigslist from its founding until 2000 .Craig NewmarkKnown forFounder of the website craigslistSpouse(s)Eileen Whelpley (m. 2012)5 more rows

How does the owner of Craigslist make money?

Craigslist makes money via posting fees. The company charges anywhere between $3 to $75 for uploading a listing in a few, selected categories. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Craigslist has grown to become one of the worlds most visited websites.