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FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE RESEARCH, RESILIENCE & EMERGENCY RESPONSE, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES/IMPROVING LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS, BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES/LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGIES (BOLT), AND INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM (IGF) & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. 7000000 7000000 0 SUPPORT OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERING INTERNET SOCIETY'S MISSION. 2357742 0 24000 EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION: DELIVER PROGRAMS THAT EQUIP PEOPLE TO BECOME INTERNET CHAMPIONS WHO GROW AND STRENGTHEN THE INTERNET. 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Schedule A, Part IV, Section A, Line 2 Supported Org. Without IRS Status 509(a)1 or (2) THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE EQUIVALENCY OF A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION IS CONDUCTED BY INDEPENDENT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR LEGAL COUNSEL, CONTRACTED BY THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION. THE DESIGNATION IS TYPICALLY DOCUMENTED ON A CERTIFICATE AND IS VALID FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. Schedule A, Part IV, Section A, Line 4b Org. Had Ultimate Control In Making Grants To Foreign Org. INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION EMPLOYS A GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS THAT USES A CAREFUL EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR DETERMINING GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS. THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION FURTHER OBTAINS SIGNED GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEFINE THE GRANT PURPOSE, HOW FUNDS SHOULD BE USED, REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND OTHER COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS. Schedule A, Part IV, Section A, Line 4c Org. Had Ultimate Control In Making Grants To Foreign Org. THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS FOR THE FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY OF A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION IS CONDUCTED BY INDEPENDENT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR LEGAL COUNSEL, CONTRACTED BY THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION. THE DESIGNATION IS TYPICALLY DOCUMENTED ON A CERTIFICATE AND IS VALID FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. Schedule A, Part IV, Section A, Line 5a Added, Substituted, or Removed Sup. Org. SCHEDULE A, PART IV, LINE 5A (II) & (III): ORGANIZATIONS THAT WERE ADDED TO THE LIST OF SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS WERE DETERMINED BY INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION TO BE ORGANIZATIONS THAT WERE PART OF THE DESIGNATED CLASS WHOSE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES OF INTERNET SOCIETY. SCHEDULE A, PART IV, LINE 5A (IV): THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION EMPLOYS A CAREFUL EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE ORGANIZATIONS ARE PART OF THE DESIGNATED CLASS. NO AMENDMENT OF INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION'S ORGANIZING DOCUMENT WAS NECESSARY TO ADD THESE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. Schedule A, Part IV, Section B, Line 2 Benefit Of Supp. Org. Other Than The One Operating The Org. OTHER SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS NOT NAMED IN THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE 501(C)(3) OR FOREIGN EQUIVALENT ENTITIES THAT ARE OF A DESIGNATED CLASS WHOSE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY. 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In addition, the Organization qualifies for charitable contribution deductions and have been classified as organizations that are not private foundations. Income, which is not related to exempt purposes, less applicable deductions (unrelated business income), is subject to federal and state corporate income taxes. The Organization had no unrelated business income for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Internet Society Asia Limited is subject to local country taxes per Singapore tax regulations. The subsidiary had no taxable surplus and, as such, had no tax liability as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. IETF LLC is a disregarded entity for tax reporting purposes. In accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes, the Organization recognizes tax liabilities for uncertain tax positions when it is more likely than not that a tax position will not be sustained upon examination and settlement with various taxing authorities. Management has evaluated the Organization's tax positions and concluded that they have taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the consolidated financial statements. 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THE FOUNDATION OBTAINS AN EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FOR ANY FOREIGN GRANTEE THAT IS NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. GRANT PROPOSALS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED IN COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY POLICY, AND BOARD APPROVED BUDGET. ONCE APPROVED, AN AGREEMENT IS ESTABLISHED WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE GRANTEE'S REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT MONITORING ACTIVITES UPON REQUEST. THE AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES AND THE AGREED UPON INITIAL AMOUNT IS FUNDED. THE GRANT IS CONSIDERED COMPLETE WHEN GRANTEE FULFILLS THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITS A REPORT. PAYMENT MADE ACCORDING TO GRANT. 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THE FOUNDATION OBTAINS AN EQUIVALENCY DETERMINATION FOR ANY FOREIGN GRANTEE THAT IS NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE IRS AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. GRANT PROPOSALS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED IN COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY POLICY, AND BOARD APPROVED BUDGET. ONCE APPROVED, AN AGREEMENT IS ESTABLISHED WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE GRANTEE'S REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT MONITORING ACTIVITES UPON REQUEST. THE AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES AND THE AGREED UPON INITIAL AMOUNT IS FUNDED. THE GRANT IS CONSIDERED COMPLETE WHEN GRANTEE FULFILLS THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITS A REPORT. PAYMENT MADE ACCORDING TO GRANT. false false false false false false false true false Andrew Sullivan President and Chief Executive Officer (Thru 08/24) 62626 187875 29788 89365 89632 268897 10096 30287 824 2471 192966 578895 0 0 Sally Wentworth President and Chief Executive Officer (As of 09/24) 30938 340322 5275 58025 68 743 5621 61834 2375 26128 44277 487052 0 0 Sae-Young Park Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 89598 173927 14416 27984 275 533 16442 31917 15491 30071 136222 264432 0 0 Ilona Levine Senior Vice President and General Counsel 93672 181834 16830 32670 275 534 17493 33957 12862 24967 141132 273962 0 0 Christopher Locke Executive Vice President and Managing Director 145240 0 0 0 1594 0 22025 0 0 0 168859 0 0 0 Sarah Armstrong Executive Director 262289 0 42100 0 3564 0 46095 0 14341 0 368389 0 0 0 Kristi Mason Vice President, Communications 236300 0 24400 0 746 0 39105 0 0 0 300551 0 0 0 Joyce Dogniez Vice President, Empowerment and Outreach 220994 0 23760 0 36479 0 0 0 0 0 281233 0 0 0 Shannon Morley-Ragland Senior Director of Institutional & Grant Funding 146588 0 7700 0 694 0 23895 0 23511 0 202388 0 0 0 Yurie Cho Operations Director 146291 0 9800 0 445 0 24000 0 15339 0 195875 0 0 0 Alejandra Prieto Director, Fellowships and Alumni 168984 0 8518 0 16914 0 0 0 0 0 194416 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments 2024 VARIABLE COMPENSATION AWARDS WERE DETERMINED BY THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAM AND ADHERED TO THE COMPENSATION POLICY. ALL FULL-TIME STAFF RECEIVED VARIABLE COMPENSATION TARGETS BETWEEN 4% AND 25% EXCEPT THE CEO'S TARGET IS ESTABLISHED IN THE CEO'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. AT THE END OF THE YEAR, THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE TEAM DETERMINES THE FINAL AWARDS. PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION AS A WHOLE AND OF THE INDIVIDUAL ARE THE BASIS FOR THESE AWARDS. THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND AWARD ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCORDING TO THE GOALS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD. FURTHER, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVES VARIABLE COMPENSATION FOR DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION SHALL BE THE INTERNET SOCIETY (THE "MEMBER"). Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMPOSED OF THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCLUDES: -FOUR MEMBERS ELECTED BY INTERNET SOCIETY CHAPTERS -FOUR MEMBERS ELECTED BY INTERNET SOCIETY ORGANIZATION MEMBERS -FOUR MEMBERS APPOINTED FROM THE INTERNET ENGINEERING TASK FORCE (IETF) Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders THE TRUSTEES SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE MEMBER (INTERNET SOCIETY). TRUSTEES MAY BE REMOVED WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE BY THE MEMBER. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION'S ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND SIGNS THE RETURN AS PAID PREPARER AND DELIVERS THE RETURN TO THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION. PRIOR TO FILING, THE CFO AND THE CEO OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION REVIEW THE RETURN WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM'S TAX TEAM IS PRESENT TO ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS. AFTER REVIEW, A COPY OF THE RETURN IN ITS FINAL FORM IS SENT TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. THE CEO OR THE CFO SIGNS FORM 8879-TE, THE IRS E-FILE SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION FORM, AND RETURNS THIS FORM TO THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION'S ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE ACCOUNTING FIRM THEN ELECTRONICALLY FILES THE RETURN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS OF INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION SHALL FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. THESE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WILL BE REVIEWED AND MONITORED BY THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND THE RESULTS ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE CHAIR OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES RELY ON THE TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS TO INFORM THEM OF ISSUES THAT MIGHT ARISE IN THE INTERIM PERIOD BETWEEN QUESTIONNAIRE SUBMISSIONS. THE CHAIR SOLICITS ALL TRUSTEES TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS WITH THE AGENDA ITEMS FOR THAT BOARD MEETING. TRUSTEES WHO REPORT POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM ANY FORMAL DECISION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO RETIRE FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR DELIBERATION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ACTING AS A BODY LED BY THE CHAIR, MAKES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND THE PARTICIPATION RESTRICTIONS TO BE IMPOSED. WHENEVER THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS BETWEEN THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD AS A WHOLE. THE BOARD BY MAJORITY VOTE WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM TO ENSURE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPENSATION EQUITY. THE PROGRAM'S GOALS ARE TO ENSURE FAIR AND COMPETITIVE PAY, AN OBJECTIVE MERIT REVIEW PROCESS, AND TOOLS THAT SUPPORT THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION ANNUALLY UPDATES COMPENSATION BENCHMARKS FOR EACH POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION, USING SEVERAL COMPENSATION STUDIES FOR U.S.-BASED EMPLOYEES AND BENCHMARKS FROM WILLIS TOWERS WATSON AND BIRCHES GROUP FOR WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES. THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS SUPPORTING COMPARABILITY DATA TO PROVIDE AN OPINION ON REASONABLENESS WITH RESPECT TO TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE MANAGING DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE CONCURRENTLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" PURSUANT TO SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNET REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR RECEIVES BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO OTHER INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING A COMPANY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS A RETIREMENT PLAN. THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WAS ESTABLISHED IN A CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. ANNUALLY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DRAWS UP ACHIEVEMENT TARGETS FOR THE CEO. THE CEO SUBMITS A SELF-EVALUATION AT YEAR END TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND MAKES A DETERMINATION AS TO THE AMOUNT OF VARIABLE COMPENSATION EARNED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THEN INSTRUCTS THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION'S CFO TO PAY THE VARIABLE AWARD BASED ON THE COMMITTEE'S PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM TO ENSURE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPENSATION EQUITY. THE PROGRAM'S GOALS ARE TO ENSURE FAIR AND COMPETITIVE PAY, AN OBJECTIVE MERIT REVIEW PROCESS, AND TOOLS THAT SUPPORT THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION ANNUALLY UPDATES COMPENSATION BENCHMARKS FOR EACH POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION, USING SEVERAL COMPENSATION STUDIES FOR U.S.-BASED EMPLOYEES AND BENCHMARKS FROM WILLIS TOWERS WATSON AND BIRCHES GROUP FOR WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES. THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS SUPPORTING COMPARABILITY DATA TO PROVIDE AN OPINION ON REASONABLENESS WITH RESPECT TO TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE MANAGING DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE CONCURRENTLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" PURSUANT TO SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNET REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE MANAGING DIRECTOR RECEIVE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO OTHER INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING A COMPANY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS A RETIREMENT PLAN. THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WAS ESTABLISHED IN A CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. ANNUALLY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DRAWS UP ACHIEVEMENT TARGETS FOR THE CEO. THE CEO SUBMITS A SELF-EVALUATION AT YEAR END TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND MAKES A DETERMINATION AS TO THE AMOUNT OF VARIABLE COMPENSATION EARNED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THEN INSTRUCTS THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION'S CFO TO PAY THE VARIABLE AWARD BASED ON THE COMMITTEE'S PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public ALL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. 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