Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Internet Society
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1775 WIEHLE AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Reston, VA201905108
D Employer identification number

54-1650477
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 36,668,283
F Name and address of principal officer:
Lynn M St Amour
1775 WIEHLE AVENUE Suite 201
Reston,VA201905108
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.internetsociety.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1992
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The mission of the Internet Society is to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 44
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 3,500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 23,341,383 27,048,212
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,309,026 2,418,062
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 389,724 434,021
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 4,733 7,240
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 26,044,866 29,907,535
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,697,499 1,736,717
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 7,781,358 12,261,902
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet532,613    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 12,046,819 12,922,776
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 22,525,676 26,921,395
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 3,519,190 2,986,140
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 16,814,633 19,643,609
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,501,113 3,725,055
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 13,313,520 15,918,554
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,759,451 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 2,321,427 )
Internet Engineering Task Force. See Schedule O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,755,497 including grants of $ 411,720 ) (Revenue $ 15,701 )
Regional Development. See Schedule O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,941,867 including grants of $ 23,690 ) (Revenue $ 80,934 )
Communications. See Schedule 0
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 7,794,410 including grants of $ 1,301,307 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 20,251,225
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II
.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?
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24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II
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26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV
...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I
...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
37
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
44
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletSZ
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note.
All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
12
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
12
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , FL , HI , IL , ME , MD , NY , NC , OH , OR , PA , VA , WA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
GREG M KAPFER
1775 WIEHLE AVE 201
Reston,VA20190
(703) 439-2120
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Eric Burger
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(2) Narelle Clark
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(3) Raul Echeberria
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(4) Eva Frolich
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(5) Bob Hinden
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(6) Daniel Karrenberg
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(7) Khaled Koubaa
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(8) Lawrence Lessig
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(9) Alejandro Pisanty
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(10) Philip Smith
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(11) Bert Wijnen
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(12) Jonathan Zittrain
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(13) Alain Aina
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(14) Jason Livingood
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(15) Theresa Swinehart
TRUSTEE
5.0 X           0 0 0
(16) Scott Bradner
Treasurer
5.0     X       0 0 0
(17) Lynn St Amour
President & CEO
40.0     X       632,064 0 257,943
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Gregory M Kapfer
Chief Financial Officer
40.0     X       244,831 0 80,413
(19) Walda Roseman
Chief Operating Officer
40.0       X     176,019 0 44,853
(20) Scott Hoyt
VP, Strategic Communications
40.0       X     242,483 0 76,720
(21) Markus Kummer
VP, Public Policy
40.0         X   322,793 0 84,455
(22) Leslie Daigle
Chief Internet Tech Officer
40.0         X   207,199 0 56,264
(23) Peter Godwin
IT Director
40.0         X   266,987 0 50,359
(24) Anne Lord
Director, Chapters
40.0         X   220,449 0 37,365
(25) Lucy Lynch
Trust & Identity Initiatives
40.0         X   202,728 0 54,385










1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,515,553 0 742,757
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet43
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
Association Management Solutions L
48377 Fremont Blvd Suite 117
FREMONT,CA94538
IEFT Sec. Service 2,351,274
CompassRose International Inc
888 - 17th Street NW Suite 620
WASHINGTON,DC20006
Analysis & Research 180,000
Daniel J Edelman Inc
21992 Network Place
CHICAGO,IL60673
Srt. & Exec Services 327,817
FD SPRL
RUE LOUIS ERNOTTE 48 C B 1170
BRUSSELS,0402918
BE
Policy Services 402,918
FTI Consulting Belgium SA
AVENUE DES ARTS 58 B-1000
BRUSSELS,0  
BE
Mkt. & Press Support 181,167
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 1,321,925
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 24,250,000
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above
1f
1,476,287
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 572,270
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 27,048,212
 Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a IETF PROGRAM REVENUE 541,900 2,321,427 2,321,427    
b NDSS PROGRAM REVENUE 541,900 80,934 80,934    
c INET PROGRAM REVENUE 541,900 15,701 15,701    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 2,418,062
 Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 404,859     404,859
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 5,575     5,575
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 221,860  
b Less: rental expenses 221,860  
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 6,568,050  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 6,538,888  
c Gain or (loss) 29,162  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 29,162     29,162
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900,099 1,665     1,665
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 1,665
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 29,907,535 2,418,062   441,261
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 1,036,000 1,036,000
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 700,717 700,717
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,746,398 556,167 1,190,231  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 8,354,724 6,501,798 1,536,357 316,569
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,206,677 922,315 240,716 43,646
9 Other employee benefits ....... 473,437 358,490 98,756 16,191
10 Payroll taxes ........... 480,666 341,051 125,378 14,237
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 237,523 38,426 199,097  
c Accounting ........... 67,474   67,474  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 4,687,820 4,415,127 229,203 43,490
12 Advertising and promotion .... 19,244 19,244    
13 Office expenses ....... 747,209 458,210 287,027 1,972
14 Information technology ...... 369,500   369,500  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 416,441 44,989 371,452  
17 Travel ............ 2,184,996 1,697,590 447,328 40,078
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 3,290,547 3,042,931 195,065 52,551
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 611,737   611,737  
23 Insurance .............. 79,403 45,835 33,568  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 108,864 48,666 56,855 3,343
b EMPLOYEE TRAINING 22,892 19,401 2,955 536
c LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSET 53,722   53,722  
d TEMPORARY HELP 16,268 4,268 12,000  
e
f All other expenses 9,136   9,136  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 26,921,395 20,251,225 6,137,557 532,613
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,331,564 1 1,132,437
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 4,287,943 2 2,558,485
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 210,919 4 399,321
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 285,326 9 738,101
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 4,031,803
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 1,521,344 1,444,982 10c 2,510,459
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 8,265,238 11 12,150,346
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 846,893 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 141,768 15 154,460
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 16,814,633 16 19,643,609
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 2,064,202 17 2,191,344
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 707,527 19 609,010
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 729,384 25 924,701
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 3,501,113 26 3,725,055
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 11,152,717 27 13,757,751
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 2,160,803 28 2,160,803
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 13,313,520 33 15,918,554
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 16,814,633 34 19,643,609
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
29,907,535
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
26,921,395
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
2,986,140
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
13,313,520
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-381,106
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
15,918,554
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization
(ii)
EIN
(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 11,171,289 13,410,355 16,354,259 23,341,383 27,048,212 91,325,498
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 11,171,289 13,410,355 16,354,259 23,341,383 27,048,212 91,325,498
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..           78,598,451
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           12,727,047
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 11,171,289 13,410,355 16,354,259 23,341,383 27,048,212 91,325,498
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 246,295 256,148 149,073 236,002 404,859 1,292,377
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. -17,070 -31,931 816 360 7,240 -40,585
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           92,577,290
12
12
12,668,892
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
13.748 %
15
15
13.948 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
The Internet Society is a non profit charitable and educational organization founded in 1992 to provide leadership in internet related standards, education, and policy. With offices in Washington D.C., USA, and Geneva, Switzerland, it is dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the internet for the benefit of people throughout the world. Internet Society qualifies as publicly supported because it meets the "10% plus facts and circumstances" under the Treas. Reg 1.170A-9(E)(3) in the following respects: 1. 10% of support limitation. Internet Society's public support fraction is 13.7475% well above the 10% threshold. 2. Attraction of public support. Internet Society is organized and operated to attract new and additional support on a continuous basis. ISOC involves both individual and corporate members in its activities. The Internet Society has a corporate membership dues structure, and is continuously seeking to expand its base of corporate members. The Internet Society also has more than 52,000 individual members around the world. It does not charge membership dues to individuals since many of them are located in developing countries, but the Internet Society does seek and receive contributions from individuals. The Internet Society also seeks and receives grants and contributions for the support of specific programs and activities, including its conferences and meetings. The Internet Society also seeks grants from nonprofit and foundation grant makers to seek a broader public support base and an expansion of our mission and core programs. 3. Sources of support. The Internet Society and its members are supported by a diverse and representative group of members and donors, including more than 120 organizations, including nonprofits and universities, and more than 52,000 individual members. Its programs and activities have broad public appeal to members of the public, around the globe, that share an interest in the promotion of an open, stable and globally accessible Internet infrastructure worldwide. 4. Representative governing body. Internet Society is governed by a thirteen member Board of Trustees. In addition to its President, who is an ex officio nonvoting member, there are twelve trustees from seven different countries including United States, Australia, Uruguay, Sweden, Benin, Tunisia, and the Netherlands. These individuals all have significant backgrounds in issues involving the Internet community. 5. Availability of public facilities or services; public participation in programs or policies. Internet Society conducts a variety of programs and activities that are designed to ensure an open and accessible Internet. These programs are widely accessible to the interested segments of the public and include publicly available briefings and forums in such areas as increasing access to the internet in developing countries, mentoring new Internet leaders worldwide, promotion of an open, secure and stable Internet infrastructure, removal of impediments to Internet growth, and end-to-end access for Internet users. The products of Internet Society's efforts are freely made available through conferences, seminars, publications and through Internet Society's website. www.internetsociety.org The Internet Society acts not only as a global clearinghouse for Internet information and education, but also as a facilitator and coordinator of Internet - related initiatives around the world. For nearly 20 years, Internet Society has run international network training and development programs for developing countries and these have played a vital role in setting up the Internet connections and networks in virtually every country connecting to the Internet during this time. Through its workshops, events, developing-country training workshops, tutorials, public policy briefings, and regional bureaus and local chapters, the Internet Society serves the educational and public policy needs of the growing global Internet community. The Internet Society's goal is to enhance the availability and utility of the Internet on the widest possible scale.
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Schedule B
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions).
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions).
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions).
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions).
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions).
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions).
(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  

Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Purpose of gift
(c)
Use of gift
(d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Purpose of gift
(c)
Use of gift
(d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Purpose of gift
(c)
Use of gift
(d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Purpose of gift
(c)
Use of gift
(d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........
       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   1,760,596 517,689 1,242,907
d Equipment ................   1,992,930 912,480 1,080,450
e Other .................   278,277 91,175 187,102
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 2,510,459
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
DEFERRED RENT 166,346
SECURITY DEPOSIT 4,035
DEFERRED CONSTRUCTION ALLOWANCE 754,320






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 924,701
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIN48 Footnote Schedule D, Part XIV - Supplemental Information ISOC follows the accounting guidance that creates a single model to address uncertainty in tax positions and clarifies the accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognizd in its consolidated financial statements. Under the requirements of this guidance, organizations could now be required to record an obligation as the result of tax positions they have historically taken on various tax exposure items. ISOC is not required to record such an obligation.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region
(f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
North America     Program Services IETF 191,063
North America     Program Services Stan. & Tech 97,027
North America     Program Services Trust & Identity 36,266
North America     Program Services Public Policy 109,524
North America     Program Services Communications 172,341
North America     Program Services Membership & Chapters 45,605
North America     Program Services Regional Development 288,129
North America     Program Services DoHub 4,451
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services IETF 1,249,158
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)   2 Program Services Standards & Tech 634,357
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Trust & Identity 237,106
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)   4 Program Services Public Policy 330,993
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 3 Program Services Communications 520,834
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)   5 Program Services Membership & Chapters 570,061
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)   1 Program Services Regional Development 870,757
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services DoHub 93,765
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services IETF 1,338,760
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services Standards & Tech 679,859
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services Trust & Identity 254,113
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services Public Policy 364,541
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services Communications 573,622
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services Membership & Chapters 387,641
East Asia and the Pacific   2 Program Services Regional Development 959,011
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services DoHub 2,671
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services IETF 59,295
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services Standards & Tech 30,112
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services Trust & Identity 11,255
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services Membership & Chapters 114,012
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services DoHub 4,451
South America     Program Services IETF 35,577
South America     Program Services Standards & Tech 18,067
South America     Program Services Trust & Identity 6,753
South America     Program Services Public Policy 456,661
South America     Program Services Communications 718,579
South America     Program Services Membership & Chapters 250,827
South America   2 Program Services Regional Development 1,201,357
South America     Program Services DoHub 137,087
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services IETF 59,295
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services Standards & Tech 30,112
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services Trust & Identity 11,255
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services Public Policy 467,538
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services Communications 735,693
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services Membership & Chapters 570,061
Sub-Saharan Africa   3 Program Services Regional Development 1,229,970
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services DoHub 14,342
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking   215,216
South Asia     Grantmaking   97,686
South America     Grantmaking   89,103
North America     Grantmaking   42,909
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking   102,616
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking   88,673
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Grantmaking   29,997
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking   10,832
Central America and the Caribbean     Grantmaking   23,775
3a Sub-total ..... 1 15 6,790,197
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...   7 10,084,564
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 22 16,874,761
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)
(c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant
(e) Amount of
cash grant
(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement
(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance
(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Sub-Saharan Africa Sponsorship 113,893 Eft or Wire      
South Asia Sponsorship 68,592 Eft or Wire      
Europe/Iceland/Greenland Sponsorship 29,957 Eft or Wire      
South America Sponsorship 70,956 Eft or Wire      
Middle East/North Africa Sponsorship 10,832 Eft or Wire      
East Asia/Pacific Sponsorship 5,870 Eft or Wire      
North America sponsorship 15,789 Eft or Wire      
Cent. America/Caribbean sponsorship 8,995 eft or wire      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
23
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
1
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant
(e) Manner of cash
disbursement
(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance
(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance
(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
ISOC FELLOWSHIP TO THE IETF North America 6 27,120 EFT OR WIRE      
ISOC FELLOWSHIP TO THE IETF Europe/Iceland/Greenland 9 31,454 EFT OR WIRE      
IGF AMBASSADOR PROGRAM EXPENSE Sub-Saharan Africa 15 35,038 EFT OR WIRE      
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM East Asia/Pacific 6 14,174 EFT or wire      
COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM Europe/Iceland/Greenland 6 25,810 EFT or Wire      
Postel Award East Asia/Pacific 1 20,000 EFT or Wire      
Community Grants Program Sub-Saharan Africa 11 49,111 EFT or Wire      
community grants program South Asia 3 14,920 EFT or Wire      
Community Grants program South America 1 5,000 EFT or Wire      
community grants program Russia 6 29,997 EFT or Wire      
INET COLUMBO South America 6 13,147 EFT or WIRE      
INET COSTA RICA Cent. America/Caribbean 7 14,780 EFT OR WIRE      
INET BENIN Sub-Saharan Africa 6 17,084 EFT OR WIRE      
INET BUCHAREST FELLOWS Europe/Iceland/Greenland 6 15,395 EFT OR WIRE      
ISOC FELLOWSHIP TO THE IETF East Asia/Pacific 12 62,803 EFT OR WIRE      
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Part 1, Line 2 - Procedures for Monitoring Use of Grant Funds Outside US   Upon receipt of a proposal for a grant or sponsorship an initial review is conducted following the protocol of the specific department to which the proposal was submitted. After verifying the proposal meets the required criteria for ISOC sponsorship and securing the required approvals, a proposal decision is made and an Agreement is established with clear understanding of requirements listed along with follow up reports if required. The Agreement is signed by appropriate staff and payment is made. The Sponsored Programs and Grant Manager is notified of payment; follow up and order fulfillment is initiated. Once the reports and receipts (if applicable) are received by ISOC the sponsorship/grant is considered complete.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
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Name of the organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number
54-1650477
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed
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(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable
(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
non-cash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Under the Acacia Jessica Teutonico284 Mott Street
New York City,NY10012
39-2074195 501(c)(3) 6,500       Contribution
(2) WC3 in care of MIT77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge
Boston,MA02139
04-2103594 501(c)(3) 1,000,000       Contribution
(3) UNDESATwo United Nations Plaza
New York City,NY10017
  15,000       Contribution
(4) KANTARA INITIATIVE445 HOES LANE
PISCATAWAY,NJ08854
22-3639558 501(c)(6) 15,000       MATCHING FUNDS
(5) United State Telecommunication Training Inc1150 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington,DC20036
52-1294659 501(c)(3) 35,000       Annual Contribution














2
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4
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
1
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients
(c)Amount of
cash grant
(d)Amount of
non-cash assistance
(e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART 2 - GRANTMAKERS EXPLANATION FOR GRANTS MADE IN THE US   Upon receipt of a proposal for a grant or sponsorship, an initial review is conducted following the protocol of the specific department to which the proposal was submitted. After verifying the proposal meets the required criteria for Internet Society sponsorship and securing the required approvals, a proposal decision is made and an Agreement is established with clear understanding of requirements listed along with follow up reports if required. The Agreement is signed by appropriate staff and payment is made. The Sponsored Programs and Grant Manager is notified of payment; follow up and order fulfillment is initiated. Once the reports and receipts (if applicable) are received by Internet Society, the sponsorship/grant is considered complete.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Lynn St Amour (i)
(ii)
471,470
0
140,543
0
20,051
0
238,832
0
19,111
0
890,007
0
122,196
0
(2) Gregory M Kapfer (i)
(ii)
222,851
0
20,000
0
1,980
0
55,750
0
24,663
0
325,244
0
20,000
0
(3) Walda Roseman (i)
(ii)
174,859
0
0
0
1,160
0
40,000
0
4,853
0
220,872
0
13,246
0
(4) Scott Hoyt (i)
(ii)
221,193
0
20,000
0
1,290
0
53,750
0
22,970
0
319,203
0
20,000
0
(5) Markus Kummer (i)
(ii)
318,647
0
0
0
4,146
0
76,385
0
8,070
0
407,248
0
0
0
(6) Leslie Daigle (i)
(ii)
190,749
0
16,000
0
450
0
45,840
0
10,424
0
263,463
0
16,000
0
(7) Peter Godwin (i)
(ii)
258,465
0
3,999
0
4,523
0
43,684
0
6,675
0
317,346
0
3,700
0
(8) Anne Lord (i)
(ii)
217,988
0
2,461
0
0
0
35,117
0
2,248
0
257,814
0
2,461
0
(9) Lucy Lynch (i)
(ii)
184,748
0
16,000
0
1,980
0
44,400
0
9,985
0
257,113
0
16,000
0







Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part II   Column B (ii) represents the amount of ISOC's Variable Compensation Plan earned in 2010 (the prior calendar year), but paid in 2011. Column B(iii) represents the amount of employee contributions to their own retirement accounts that are non-taxable according to local tax laws, plus employees' taxable cost of life insurance, if applicable, and any taxable health stipend paid to the employee. Column C includes Internet Society's contribution to employees' retirement Plans, plus any variable compensation earned in 2011 (current tax year) but paid in 2012. Since Column B(ii) reports the 2010 variable compensation (as paid in 2011) and Column C reports the 2011 variable compensation (to be paid in the 2012 - the next tax year), total compensation reported on this tax return includes two years of variable compensation (2010 and 2011). Column D includes employees' non taxable medical and other non-taxed benefits. Column F is informative only and shows variable compensation earned and reported in 2010 (prior tax year) and paid in 2011 (current tax year). As noted above, the figures in Column F are included in Column C.
ADDITIONAL NOTE REGARDING PRESIDENT & CEO:   The Internet Society reports compensation in compliance with the IRS Form 990 Instructions. The Instructions require organizations to report certain compensation which is earned, but not paid out as reportable compensation, in Schedule J, Part II, Column C in the year in which it is accrued. When that same compensation is paid in a subsequent year, it is reported as reportable compensation in Schedule J, Part II, Column B to the employee. In 2010, as part of her employment agreement, Lynn St. Amour was paid a variable compensation component of $140,543 earned in 2010 and reflected in column B(ii). Ms. St. Amour also earned a variable compensation component of $146,673 in 2011, paid in 2012 and reflected in Column C along with retirement benefits paid to Ms. St Amour. Therefore, Schedule J, Part II (as well as 990 Part VII, Column F) report two years of variable compensation in this 2011 tax return.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable
(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed
(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods .......
     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests ....
       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures .....
       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ...
       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Meeting Fees ) X 4 23,115 Cost/Selling Price
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Venue for Meetings ) X 6 461,155 Cost/Selling Price
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Connectivity ) X 5 88,000 Cost/Selling Price
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Total Number of Individuals Employed in Calendar year 2011 Form 990, Part I, Line 5 In 2011, Internet Society had 34 employees that resided in the United States. According to form 990 instructions, only U.S. employees are reported on Line 5.
Organization's Mission Form 990 Part III, Line 1. Organization's Mission Internet Society is operated exclusively for educational, charitable, & scientific purposes relating to the internet. Including A. To facilitate & support the technical evolution of the internet as a research & educational infrastructure to stimulate the involvement of the scientific community, industry, government, & others in the evolution of the internet; B. To educate the scientific community, industry, & the public at large concerning the technology, use and application of the internet; C. To promote educational applications of internet technology for the benefit of government, colleges, & universities, industry & the public at large; D. To promote a forum for exploration of the new internet applications & to stimulate collaboration among organizations in their operational use of global internet.
Internet Engineering Task Force Form 990, Part III, Line 4A - Program Service Accomplishments The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is a volunteer group dedicated to the protocol, engineering and development efforts for the global internet. The IETF is an international volunteer community of network designers, operators, and researchers, responsible for defining the open standards that support the Internet. It exists as a collection of events and works very largely virtually; has no members or dues, although registration fees are charged for meeting attendance. Three meetings per year are held and all information and standards produced during these meetings are made freely available to the public for the open development of the Internet.
Regional Development Form 990, Part III, Line 4B - Program Service Accomplishments Regional Development and Leadership Programs represents costs to address and help remove the fundamental impediments to Internet growth and usability, particularly in developing countries. For example regional development program works to improve access to technical skills and knowledge, the regulatory and policy environment for information and telecommunications services, and broader economic and market factors, language diversity and the diffusion and reliability of basic infrastructures and services. The impact of this initiative is visible through ongoing deployment of scalable Internet services and critical infrastructures in the developing world. The program also funds Internet Society's regional bureaus which are a focal point for regional activities including policy, education, membership, and chapter activities. Bureaus help to focus Internet Society's strategic initiatives with regional contexts, while simultaneously forming the Internet Society's global awareness of differing regional needs and priority. The bureaus are integral hubs in the Internet Society's work by helping build capacity where it is needed, mobilizing local support for global efforts, and developing policy and educational awareness. Bureaus are instrumental in building awareness of the Internet Society's commitment to regional communities, and understanding and addressing local issues important to Internet development.
Communications Form 990, Part III, Line 4c - Program Service Accomplishments Represents communications cost relating to all aspects of Internet Society's programs by engaging with participants of the global Internet community on a variety of levels including government, business, education and civil society sectors, and supports the Internet Society's policy and global engagement programs. Communications also maintain the Internet Society's website which is an active repository of information on current activities, educational materials, events listings, news and internet community resources. Communications also provide logistical support for various Internet Society seminars and conferences including regional INET conferences, IETF events and Internet Society chapter meetings.
other program services descriptions form 990, part III, line 4d - other program services (1) Public Policy - The Internet Society briefs members and the general public on public policy issues including censorship/freedom of expression, spam, governance, intellectual property, and access to information. The Internet Society also participates in local, national and international forums that promote awareness of an open internet. Internet Society also participates with organizations such as OECD, ITU, UNESCO, APEC and others in advancing the discussion of internet governance and related policy issues. Under this program, the Internet Society continues to pursue partnership development at the international level and will represent the principles and interest of the global Internet Society community. Expenses - $1,869,575 Grants - $39,676 (2) Trust & Identity - The Internet Society's Trust & Identity initiative recognizes that in order to be trusted, the Internet must provide channels for secure, reliable, private communications between entities, which can be clearly authenticated in a mutually understood manner. The goal of the Trust & Identity Initiative is to educate end-users on the critical importance of user managed identity security measures. Internet Society attempts to deliver two messages: 1) Network Confidence: there is a clear distinction between a trusted network and network security. Trust enabling network technologies provide long-term solutions to the issues that underlie many of the current concerns about cyber-security. 2) User managed identity: User education regarding identity management is essential to achieving trust in the internet. Another important goal of Internet Society is advancing the importance of a managed network identity technologies by the general public. This will be supported by participation in the trust and Identity consultations and by published reports and tools. The Internet Society is seeking to elevate "identity" to a core issue in network research and standards development and ensure that user education regarding identity management is seen as vital to creating a trusted internet. Expenses - $903,402 Grants - $0 (3) Standards & Technology - The Internet Society's Standards & Technology program addresses the issue of the Internet being built on open standards, which allows all devices, services and applications to be interoperable across a distributed network of networks. Internet standards are developed by volunteer groups which operate under the administrative umbrella of the Internet Society. The Internet Society is the organizational home of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), The Internet Engineering Group (IESG), the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) and the Internet Research Task Force (IRTF). Thousands of volunteers from around the world participate and the standards they develop are free and accessible to everyone. The Internet Society and the IETF collaborate with other technical standards setting bodies to exchange the global development of the Internet. Expenses - $ 2,416,979 Grants - $1,066,654 (4) Membership & Chapters - The Internet Society engages in outreach to chapters to enable them to connect with one another to support and promote the Internet Society's mission, and to provide insight about important local/regional issues affecting the Internet. The Internet Society also provides unique opportunities for individual members without a chapter affiliation to work collaboratively with the Internet Society globally to further the Internet Society's mission and strategic goals. Expenses - $ 2,247,196 Grants - $194,977 (5) Deployment & Operationalization Hub (DoHub) - The Internet Society's DoHub works with first adopters to collect and create technical resources on new and emerging technologies, including IPv6 and DNSSEC. These resources are provided to network engineers responsible for implementing new technologies in the operation centers of fast following networks. DO Hub maintains a web portal with a knowledge base of technical and educational articles and guidelines and best current operational practices, conducts conferences to bring together network engineers and leading industry experts and maintains social media and public relations campaigns to promote key Internet technologies. Expenses - $ 357,258 Grants - $0
Explanation of Business Relationship Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Bert Wijnen was appointed to the ISOC Board of Trustees by the IAB in June 2008. A year later, Mr. Wijnen joined the staff of RIPE NCC. Daniel Karrenberg, an ISOC Trustee since 2005, is a member of the RIPE's senior management team. Both individuals have reported this business relationship to ISOC's Board of Trustees on annual disclosure forms. The ISOC's Board has determined that this business relationship does not constitute a conflict of interest. Mr. Wijnen was appointed to a second term on ISOC's Board of Trustees by the IAB in July 2011 and Mr. Karrenberg completed his second full term on ISOC's Board in July 2011 and is no longer a Trustee.
Explanation of Member or Stockholders Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The Internet Society by-laws provide for the recognition of organizational members and individual members. Organizational members are corporate, non-profit, or government contributors to ISOC's overall charitable mission. Individual members may be sustaining members or global members, giving individuals opportunities as members to participate in Internet Society's activities. Global membership is free to all individuals, while sustaining members make a contribution to ISOC. Individual members may also belong to one of ISOC's chapters, but are not required to do so.
Explanation of Election of Governing Body by Members or Stockholders Part VI, Section A, Line 7A The Internet Society by-laws call for the election or appointment of a Board of Trustees. According to the by-laws, the Board defines the process for election of trustees by organizational members and chapters. The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) appoints trustees according to an appointment process of its choosing. The IAB recommendation must be approved by the IESG, which is the steering committee of the IETF. To participate in an election, a potential nominee must be a member in good standing as of December 31st of the previous year. For an organizational member, dues must be paid in full. For a chapter, the chapter must be in good standing. A person may be a candidate in only one constituency (organizational member, chapter, IAB) in one year. Trustee terms are 3 years and limited to no more than two consecutive terms. The two important committees involved in the process are the Elections and the Nominations Committees. The Nominations Committee establishes selection criteria for prospective trustees, advertises the nomination process, solicits candidates for the process, names a slate of candidates, oversees a petition process and monitors the process to ensure that an individual is not a candidate in more than one constituency at the same time. Once candidates are nominated, petitions for additional nominees are accepted. Candidates are allowed to submit biographical information and an election statement. After, the petition period closes and a final slate is announced. Ballots are distributed and must be returned in 28 days. Voting closes and at least two member of the Elections Committee count the ballots at a time and place of their choosing. The Elections Committee certifies the results to the Board of Trustees and publishes the results. A challenge period is provided for. In the cases of a challenge, the CEO, after consultation with the chairs of the Nominations Committee, Elections Committee and members of the Board of Trustees, advises the author of any challenge about the Board's decision and the challenge period closes. The new trustees are seated at the following annual general meeting (AGM).
Form 990 Review Process Part VI, Section B, Line 11A The Internet Society's accounting firm prepares and signs the return as paid preparer and delivers the return to the Internet Society. Prior to filing, the CFO and the CEO of the Internet Society reviews the return with the Audit Committee elected by the Board of Trustees. 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 8879EO, the IRS E-File Signature Authorization form, and returns this form to the Internet Society's accounting firm. The accounting firm then electronically files the return with the Internal Revenue Service.
Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Part VI, Section B, Line 12C Annually, Trustees, and Officers of Internet Society fill out a conflict of interest questionnaire; these completed questionnaires are reviewed and monitored by the Audit Committee, and the results are reported to the Board of Trustees. The Audit Committee and the chair of ISOC'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. Key employees also complete conflict of interest questionnaires, which are reviewed by the CEO. At the beginning of each Board meeting, 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. Should the chair be determined to have a conflict, an acting chair or the CEO is appointed for the affected deliberation before the Board of Trustees.
Compensation Review & Approval Process for Officers & Key Employees Part VI, Section B, Line 15A & 15B The Internet Society engaged a compensation specialist in 2009 to establish a comprehensive compensation program for the Company. The goals were to establish internal compensation equity, achieve external equity to ensure fair and competitive pay, to develop an objective merit review process, and develop tools to maintain the compensation program. The Internet Society developed compensation benchmarks for each position within the organization, using several compensation studies for U.S. based employees and benchmarks from Mercer Towers Watson for worldwide employees. These benchmarks are updated annually. In 2011, the Internet Society obtained independent compensation studies for the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Internet Technology Officer. The compensation of the Chief Executive Officer was established in a contract February 1, 2011. As part of the contract process, Towers Watson was engaged by the Internet Society Board of Trustees to provide an opinion on reasonableness of and supporting comparability data with respect to total compensation of the Chief Executive Officer. The sources of comparability data utilized by Towers Watson were Mercer Executive Compensation Survey-2010, PRM Consulting Group-2010 Management Compensation Survey Report for Non-Profit Organizations, Towers Watson Data Services-2010/2011 Top Management Compensation Report and Towers Watson Data Services-2010 General Industry Report for Switzerland. The Internet Society's Human Resources Department also procured two additional compensation studies, American Research Company US Compensation Study and Guidestar Survey for US non-profit organizations. The Internet Society employs a goal management system to establish and track goals for all members of its staff. Staff members fill out self evaluations, followed by an evaluation by their manager, and a meeting is held between the employee and their respective manager to discuss their previous year's achievements and current year's goals. The Internet Society has established the practice to review performance of all employees on a common review date of December 31. Annual salary reviews are based on these performance evaluations, compensation surveys, and standards for the individual country of employment. The Internet Society also awards variable compensation to staff based on individual and corporate performance during the year. These awards were determined in consultation with the compensation consultant, based on recommendations by the CEO, CFO and awardees' direct supervisors. Additional information on the compensation of the CEO: The Internet Society entered into an employment contract with its CEO in February 2011, replacing an expiring employment contract. The CEO is to receive a base compensation to be paid monthly, and is eligible for annual variable compensation equal to 35% of the base compensation. The contract provides for a fixed annual increase through its expiration date of January 31, 2014. The Internet Society also contributes to a 457(b) deferred compensation plan to provide retirement income under certain circumstances. The CEO receives the benefits available to other Internet Society employees, including a company contribution toward a retirement plan. Annually, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees draws up achievement targets for the CEO. The CEO submits a self-evaluation at year-end to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee reviews her performance and makes a determination as to the amount of variable compensation earned. The Executive Committee then instructs the Internet Society's CFO to pay the award, less applicable statutory withholdings. The corporation engaged Towers Watson, a global management and human resource consulting firm, to review and establish a compensation package for its CEO. Towers Watson used benchmark studies from Mercer, PRM Consulting Group, and two of its own studies (Swiss Report and Top Management Report). Besides compensation benchmarks, Towers Watson reviewed the proposed CEO contract to ensure other provisions of the contract were within total compensation standards. The Internet Society also used information and advice from Guidestar and American Research Corporation to determine compensation for the CEO. See schedule j for further discussion of reported compensation for the ceo.
Other Organization Document Publicly Available Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All information is available on the organization's website. Information about CompassRose Relationship Form 990, Part VII, Section B Walda Roseman, ISOC's COO is a principal of CompassRose, which is listed as one of Internet Society's 2011 Top 5 Paid Independent Contractors. In years previous to 2011, CompassRose had contracted with Internet Society for public policy advisory services. In January 2011, ISOC offered Ms. Roseman the COO position and as a condition of her full-time employment required that no other contract work be performed. As Ms. Roseman had minor existing commitments with CompassRose through May 2011, her date of hire was June 1, 2011. From February 1, 2011 through May 31, 2011 Internet Society paid CompassRose to represent the Company at a number of meetings, and to make organizational recommendations. In 2011, Internet Society paid CompassRose $20,000 for a public policy engagement initiated in 2010, plus $160,000 for her work from February until May 2011. Thereafter, after all engagement contracts under CompassRose had ended, Ms. Roseman assumed her full-time role as COO. After Ms. Roseman joined ISOC, the organization had no transactions with CompassRose. The Internet Society regularly seeks formal confirmation of the reasonableness of compensation for its disqualified individuals. During this "intermediate sanctions" process, the Compensation Committee reviewed work by an independent consultant as to the reasonableness of Ms. Roseman's compensation. The consultant presented the compensation to the ISOC Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, who discussed the findings, and found Ms. Roseman's compensation to be reasonable.
Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 Other Changes in net assets or Fund Balances: $(381,106) - Unrealized Losses: $(244,100) - Foreign Currency Fluctuation: $(137,006)
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Internet Society
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income



(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity



















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section



(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) Public Interest Registry

1775 Wiehle Avenue 200

Reston,VA20190
33-1025119
Regist Domain PA 501(c)(3) 11A ISOC
 
Yes
 
(2) INTERNET SOCIETY ASIA LIMITED

92 Amoy Street 02-01
    069911
SN
Charitable SN     ISOC
 
Yes
 










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



(b)
Primary activity



(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity


(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

(f)
Share of total income



(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

(h)
Percentage
ownership














Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
Yes
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization
(b)
Transaction
type(a-r)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) Public Interest Registry

c 24,250,000 fmv
(2) Public Interest Registry

i 219,400 fmv
(3) Public Interest Registry

m 32,461 fmv
(4) Public Interest Registry

o 12,000 fmv
(5) Public Interest Registry

p 29,562 fmv
(6)

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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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