Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2019 , and ending 12-31-2019
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)
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE NO 400
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
RESTON, VA20190
D Employer identification number

54-1650477
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 73,698,458
F Name and address of principal officer:
ANDREW SULLIVAN
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE NO 400
RESTON,VA20190
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ISOC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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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: 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 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 67
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 14,322
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 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 53,709,603 47,503,735
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,531,885 3,153,975
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 500,896 1,467,041
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 20,240 47,783
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 56,762,624 52,172,534
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,837,507 2,252,663
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) 17,469,427 18,399,785
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet536,826    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 21,797,931 23,225,384
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 45,104,865 43,877,832
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 11,657,759 8,294,702
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 44,235,483 55,026,658
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 4,748,679 5,443,086
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 39,486,804 49,583,572
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROMOTE THE OPEN DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION, AND USE OF THE INTERNET FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
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 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 $ 9,931,124 including grants of $ 422,928 ) (Revenue $ 2,790,369 )
FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH (INCLUDING IETF LLC): THIS INTERNET SOCIETY PROGRAM WORKS TO KEEP THE INTERNET GOVERNANCE ECOSYSTEM DECENTRALIZED, COLLABORATIVE, AND MULTISTAKEHOLDER-BASED BY DEMONSTRATING THE VALUE OF THIS APPROACH AND STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY AS A TRUSTED STEWARD OF THE INTERNET. THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO PROMOTE THE SPREAD OF THE CULTURE OF MULTISTAKEHOLDER GOVERNANCE, INCLUDING USING THE INTERNET SOCIETY'S STANDING IN FORUMS SUCH AS THE INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNION (ITU), THE INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM (IGF), THE ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC), AND THE OECD. ONE OF THE PRIORITIES IS TO ENSURE THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIFFERENT STAKEHOLDERS ARE RESPECTED INCLUDING THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE INTERNET'S TECHNICAL STANDARDS-SETTING PROCESSES, SUCH AS THOSE WITHIN THE INTERNET ENGINEERING TASK FORCEWHICH WE PROMOTE AS A MODEL OF MULTISTAKEHOLDER PROCESSES. THE INTERNET ENGINEERING TASK FORCE ADMINISTRATION LLC (IETF LLC), IS A DISREGARDED ENTITY, WITH ITS DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES EMBODYING IMPORTANT CORE PRINCIPLES OF THE IETF: OPEN AND CONSENSUS-BASES PROCESSES AND IMPROVEMENT BASED ON LESSONS LEARNED FROM EXPERIENCE (I.E. "RUNNING CODE"), WHILE KEEPING FIRMLY FOCUSED ON AN OVERARCHING MISSION TO MAKE THE INTERNET WORK BETTER.THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS PARTICIPATION BY THE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY IN KEY GOVERNMENTAL DISCUSSIONS THAT COULD IMPACT THE INTERNET, PROVIDING INFORMATION TO INTERNET SOCIETY MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS TO ASSIST WORK WITH THEIR OWN GOVERNMENTS, AND TRAINING KEY STAKEHOLDERS ON HOW TO BE EFFECTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE DISCUSSIONS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,378,644 including grants of $ 950,142 ) (Revenue $   )
BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY: THIS INTERNET SOCIETY PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER AND ENGAGES WITH OUR COMMUNITY INCLUDING OUR MEMBERS, CHAPTERS AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS. BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY IMPROVES OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORK BY PROVIDING INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO INVOLVE OUR COMMUNITY AT ALL LEVELS OF OUR WORK TO ADVANCE OUR MISSION AND STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHAPTERS AS THEY MAKE KEY CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR GLOBAL PRIORITIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AND WORKED TO FOSTER OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH ORGANIZATION MEMBERS AND PARTNERS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,374,570 including grants of $ 291,683 ) (Revenue $   )
CONNECTING THE WORLD: THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES POLICIES AND BUILDS COMMUNITIES TO SUSTAIN AN INTERNET THAT IS A UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE PLATFORM FOR INNOVATION, CREATIVITY, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. WE ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE, TECHNOLOGIES, AND OPEN STANDARDS TO ENABLE AN OPEN INTERNET FOR ALL. THIS INCLUDES THE WORK WITH COMMUNITY NETWORKS BY ESTABLISHING ENDURING TECHNICAL, POLICY, AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS THAT WILL HELP COMMUNITIES OF THE WORLD CONNECT THEMSELVES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,374,443 including grants of $ 425,680 ) (Revenue $ 411,389 )
IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY: THIS PROGRAM FOCUSED EFFORTS IN THE REQUIREMENT OF A GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE SO THAT INTERNET ENDPOINTS WITHOUT A PRIOR RELATIONSHIP CAN COMMUNICATE IN A TRUSTED AND SECURE WAY. TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS ENCRYPTION INFRASTRUCTURE, TIME SECURITY, AND IDENTITY AND AUTHENTICATION FUNCTIONS COMPRISE THE NECESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE. IT IS THIS SHARED CONNECTIVITY AND TRUST INFRASTRUCTURE THAT ENABLES A TRUSTWORTHY AND SECURE INTERNET FOR EVERYONE. THIS PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON THE MUTUALLY AGREED NORMS FOR ROUTING SECURITY (MANRS) WHICH HAS WORKED ON MEASURING COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS' COMMITMENTS TO TAKE ACTION. THIS PROGRAM ALSO FOCUSED ON THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE MANRS OBSERVATORY WHICH GAINED THE ABILITY TO NOTE HOW MANY ROUTING LEAKS HAPPEN ON THE INTERNET, WHETHER THERE IS A DOWNWARDS TREND IN SUCH FAILURES, AND WHETHER THE EFFORTS OF MANRS (AND OTHER ROUTING SECURITY EFFORTS SUCH AS ROUTE SIGNING) APPEAR TO MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. BEYOND MANRS, THE PROGRAM WORKED WITHIN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES TO HELP CREATE THE TECHNICAL AND POLICY BUILDING BLOCKS THAT ALLOW TRUST INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE DEVELOPED, PROMOTED, AND IMPLEMENTED.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,604,271 including grants of $ 42,812 ) (Revenue $   )
BUILDING TRUST: THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES WORKING WITH THE INTERNET SOCIETY'S POLICY AGENDA ON TRUST WHICH IS GUIDED BY OUR "POLICY FRAMEWORK FOR AN OPEN AND TRUSTED INTERNET". THE PROGRAM WORKS ON INTERNET TRUST BY PROMOTING THE IDEA OF TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR SECURING THAT PIECE OF THE INTERNET FOR WHICH ONE BEARS RESPONSIBILITY, AND BY BEING HELD TO ACCOUNT WHEN ONE DOESN'T. AMONG OUR ACTIVITIES FOR 2019 IN THIS FOCUS AREA, IMPROVING THE SECURITY POSTURE OF PRODUCERS OF INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) DEVICES;PROVIDINGA HOME FOR THE NETWORK AND DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM SYMPOSIUM (NDSS), A TOP ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ON NETWORK AND SYSTEMS SECURITY, WITH A UNIQUE OPEN-PUBLICATION POLICYAND WORK WITH THE GLOBAL COMMISSION ON THE STABILITY OF CYBERSPACE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE GLOBAL NORM DEVELOPMENT AROUND CYBER AND INTERNATIONAL STABILITY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,349,430 including grants of $ 53,030 ) (Revenue $   )
SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE: THIS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING AND ANTICIPATING HOW ECONOMIC AND POLICY FORCES, AS WELL AS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY TRENDS, IMPACT THE INTERNET'S GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE. THE RESULTING WORK, REPORTED IN DETAIL IN THE 2019 INTERNET SOCIETY GLOBAL INTERNET REPORT: CONSOLIDATION IN THE INTERNET ECONOMY, TAKES AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT 5 KEY FEATURES OF CONSOLIDATION AND THE IMPACT ON USERS' EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY TO CONNECT, SPEAK, INNOVATE, SHARE, CHOOSE, AND TRUST. THE CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND INSIGHTS GAINED INFORM AND DIRECT OUR EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT THE INTERNET REMAINS AN OPEN GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR INNOVATION.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,839,024 including grants of $ 66,388 ) (Revenue $   )
STRONG VOICE: THIS PROGRAM WORKED TO MAKE OUR COMMUNICATIONS EFFORTS MORE EFFECTIVE BY PLACING OUR WORK IN THE RAPIDLY SHIFTING GLOBAL CONTEXT, FOCUSING ON A MIX OF STRONGER MESSAGING, IMPROVED USE OF DIGITAL CHANNELS, GREATER MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, AND THE CREATION OF INNOVATIVE AND NEWS-DRIVEN CONTENT THAT PLACES US AT THE HEART OF IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE INTERNET. THE WORK WAS SPECIFICALLY DONE AROUND THE WEBSITE ENGAGEMENT, MEDIA FOOTPRINT, SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT AND BRAND HEALTH.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 11,167,168 including grants of $ 587,910 ) (Revenue $ 411,389 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet29,851,506
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Form 990 (2019)
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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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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 IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 IVClick to see attachment..............
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 V......
10
Yes
 
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, line 10? 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 VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick 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 XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII
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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 and XII 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, Parts I and IV.........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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...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(see instructions) ....
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 hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
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? ...............
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? 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 M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
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
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part 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
 
No
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 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
70
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
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
67
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletSZ , UK
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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 as charitable contributions? ...
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. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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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 or note to any line 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
1a
12
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
No
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 this 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
AL , AR , CA , FL , HI , IL , KS , KY , ME , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NY , NC , ND , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletSANDRA SPECTOR CFO11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE NO 400   RESTON,VA20190 (703) 439-2120
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Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. 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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) GONZALO CAMARILLO......................................................................
TRUSTEE/BOARD CHAIR
15.00
.................
5.00
X   X       0 0 0
(2) RICHARD BARNES......................................................................
TRUSTEE/TREASURER
15.00
.................
5.00
X   X       0 0 0
(3) JOHN LEVINE......................................................................
TRUSTEE/SECRETARY
15.00
.................
5.00
X   X       0 0 0
(4) WALID AL-SAQAF......................................................................
TRUSTEE
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(5) OLGA CAVALLI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(6) HANS PETER DITTLER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(7) HIROSHI ESAKI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(8) GLENN MCKNIGHT......................................................................
TRUSTEE
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(9) ROBERT PEPPER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(10) SEAN TURNER......................................................................
TRUSTEE/TREASURER THRU 4/2019
5.00
.................
2.00
X   X       0 0 0
(11) MIKE GODWIN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(12) MIEKE VAN HEESEWIJK......................................................................
TRUSTEE
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(13) DESIREE MILOSHEVIC......................................................................
TRUSTEE THRU 7/26/2019
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(14) HARISH PILLAY......................................................................
TRUSTEE THRU 7/26/2019
5.00
.................
2.00
X           0 0 0
(15) ANDREW SULLIVAN......................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
40.00
.................
5.00
    X       344,994 49,285 52,911
(16) SANDRA SPECTOR......................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
40.00
.................
5.00
    X       262,015 37,431 72,834
(17) RINALIA ABDUL RAHIM......................................................................
SR VP, STRATEGY, COMMUNICATIONS
40.00
.................
 
      X     274,073 0 32,487
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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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) SALLY WENTWORTH........................................................................
VP, GLOBAL POLICY
40.00
.......................  
      X     241,389 0 50,198
(19) RAUL ECHEBERRIA........................................................................
VP, GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT THRU 4/2019
40.00
.......................  
      X     284,338 0 0
(20) JAMES WOOD........................................................................
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
      X     233,071 0 34,691
(21) OLAF KOLKMAN........................................................................
CHIEF INTERNET TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
40.00
.......................  
      X     214,197 0 17,585
(22) TORAL COWIESON........................................................................
SR. DIR., STRATEGY & EVALUATION
40.00
.......................  
        X   224,209 0 67,502
(23) CONSTANCE BOMMELAER........................................................................
SR. DIR., GLOBAL INTERNET
40.00
.......................  
        X   238,842 0 33,529
(24) LINCOLN MCNEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL IT
40.00
.......................  
        X   215,165 0 31,939
(25) SEBASTIAN BELLAGAMBA........................................................................
REGIONAL BUREAU DIRECTOR - LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBE
40.00
.......................  
        X   220,337 0 0
(26) DAWIT BEKELE........................................................................
REGIONAL BUREAU DIRECTOR - AFRICA
40.00
.......................  
        X   211,476 0 0
(27) KATHRYN BROWN........................................................................
FORMER CEO
40.00
.......................  
          X 151,200 0 22,680






1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 3,115,306 86,716 416,356
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet64
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
Yes
 
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

5177 BRANDIN COURT
FREEMONT,CA94538
SECRETARY SERVICE 3,571,215
MORGAN LEWIS AND BOCKIUS LLP

1701 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103
LEGAL SERVICE 942,662
PROSKAUER ROSE LLP

ELEVEN TIME SQUARE
NEW YORK,NY10036
LEGAL SERVICE 928,549
LINESPEED EVENTS LLC

10 OLD LYME ROAD
PITTSFORD,NY14534
MEETING CONNECTIVITY 403,400
FRDRIC DONCK SPRL,
AVENUE DU DIRIGEABLE 17
BRUSSELS B    
BE
CONSULTING SERVICES 321,886
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet25
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Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 2,024,662
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 43,701,090
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,777,983
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 47,503,735
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a IETF CONFERENCE REVENU 541900 2,742,586 2,742,586    
b NDSS CONFERENCE REVENU 541900 411,389 411,389    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 3,153,975
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 1,166,639     1,166,639
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   400,500 6a
b Less: rental expenses   400,500 6b
c Rental income or (loss)   0 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   21,425,826 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 70,678 21,054,746 7b
c Gain or (loss) -70,678 371,080 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 300,402     300,402
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a OTHER REVENUE 900099 47,783 47,783    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 47,783
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 52,172,534 3,201,758 0 1,467,041
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 513,530 513,530
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 26,092 26,092
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 1,713,041 1,713,041
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 2,111,537 1,083,223 1,028,314  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 13,395,550 9,319,493 3,931,557 144,500
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,424,077 877,504 524,898 21,675
9 Other employee benefits ....... 676,687 315,053 347,184 14,450
10 Payroll taxes ........... 791,934 477,114 293,145 21,675
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 2,538,585 171,116 2,367,469  
c Accounting ........... 108,428 51,844 53,762 2,822
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 79,005   79,005  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 8,287,313 6,253,608 1,977,746 55,959
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,010,444 968,691 40,756 997
13 Office expenses ....... 457,261 256,073 200,052 1,136
14 Information technology ...... 2,244,609 1,381,678 785,039 77,892
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 286,557 82,053 204,504  
17 Travel ............ 2,766,614 2,136,937 503,711 125,966
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 3,974,931 3,612,502 340,192 22,237
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 822,230 349,739 472,491  
23 Insurance ... 184,348 81,402 102,753 193
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 340,896 150,622 163,029 27,245
b EMPLOYEE TRAINING 98,822 30,067 48,676 20,079
c STATE REG FEE, PROPERTY 25,341 124 25,217  
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 43,877,832 29,851,506 13,489,500 536,826
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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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 7,096,421 1 2,444,798
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 7,384,817 2 20,942,004
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 754,139 3 659,412
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 743,232 4 503,997
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,045,233 9 1,272,761
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,991,416
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 2,506,873 1,689,616 10c 1,484,543
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 11,334,640 11 21,762,125
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 13,167,266 12 4,819,848
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,020,119 15 1,137,170
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 44,235,483 16 55,026,658
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 3,161,611 17 4,071,143
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 910,764 19 810,244
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
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 676,304 25 561,699
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 4,748,679 26 5,443,086
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 36,364,257 27 45,997,659
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 3,122,547 28 3,585,913
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 39,486,804 32 49,583,572
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 44,235,483 33 55,026,658
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Form 990 (2019)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
52,172,534
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
43,877,832
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
8,294,702
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
39,486,804
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,731,387
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
70,679
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
49,583,572
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
No
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
 
 
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 35,049,161 35,974,383 35,405,711 53,709,603 47,503,735 207,642,593
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 35,049,161 35,974,383 35,405,711 53,709,603 47,503,735 207,642,593
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).. 174,472,478
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 33,170,115
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 35,049,161 35,974,383 35,405,711 53,709,603 47,503,735 207,642,593
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,268,200 1,217,689 1,690,465 896,933 1,567,139 6,640,426
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 35,569 19,819     47,783 103,171
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 214,386,190
12
12
14,015,773
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
15.470 %
15
15
19.120 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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 VI.) ..            
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
 
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions
 
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2019
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
THE INTERNET SOCIETY ("ISOC") IS A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1992. INCORPORATED IN WASHINGTON D.C., USA, HEADQUARTERED IN VIRGINIA, USA WITH SEVEN REGIONAL OFFICES GLOBALLY, ITS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNET AS A GLOBAL TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, A RESOURCE TO ENRICH PEOPLE'S LIVES, AND A FORCE FOR GOOD IN SOCIETY. ISOC QUALIFIES AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED UNDER THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST OF TREAS. REG. 1.170A-9(F)(3), BASED ON THE FOLLOWING FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES: 1. ISOC'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE FOR 2019 WAS 15.5%, WHICH IS ABOVE THE 10% THRESHOLD. 2. ISOC IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. SINCE ITS FORMATION, ISOC HAS BEEN FUNDED THROUGH BROAD SOURCES OF SUPPORT (AS OPPOSED TO MEMBERS OF A SINGLE FAMILY OR ONLY A FEW DONORS). IT HAS AN EXTENSIVE MEMBERSHIP BASE FROM AROUND THE WORLD, AND IT IS CONTINUALLY WORKING TO EXPAND ITS MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS WHO PAY DUES TO PROVIDE BASIC SUPPORT FOR THE MISSION OF ISOC. IT ALSO SOLICITS AND RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL DONORS, AS WELL AS GRANTS FROM OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES. ISOC IS ACTIVELY SEEKING TO INCREASE ITS DONOR BASE BY EXPANDING ITS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PROGRAMS AND PURSUING ADDITIONAL CHARITABLE GRANTS. 3. ISOC'S SOURCES OF SUPPORT COME FROM ITS MEMBERS, ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS, AND DONATIONS AND GRANTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS. ISOC'S MEMBERS INCLUDE MORE THAN 100 ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING NONPROFITS, GOVERNMENTS, AND ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS. ISOC'S ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS PAY DUES TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF ISOC IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION. ISOC ALSO HAS MORE THAN 75,000 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. ISOC DOES NOT CHARGE MEMBERSHIP DUES TO ITS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS SINCE MANY OF THEM ARE LOCATED IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES AND IT DOES NOT WANT THE PAYMENT OF DUES TO BE A BARRIER TO INVOLVING AS BROAD A CONSTITUENCY AS POSSIBLE IN ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION. ISOC HAS A "DONATE" BUTTON ON ITS WEBSITE THAT MAKES IT CONVENIENT FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS WHO CAN AFFORD TO DO SO TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF ISOC'S MISSION. ISOC IS CONTINUALLY WORKING TO EXPAND ITS BASE OF MEMBERS AND TO SEEK ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING. 4. ISOC HAS A REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY. ISOC'S 12 MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC RATHER THAN THE INTERESTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF DONORS TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED BY ISOC'S ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS AND APPOINTED BY THE INTERNET ENGINEERING TASK FORCE (A LARGE, OPEN, INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF NETWORK DESIGNERS, OPERATORS, VENDORS, AND RESEARCHERS CONCERNED WITH THE EVOLUTION OF THE INTERNET ARCHITECTURE AND THE SMOOTH OPERATION OF THE INTERNET). TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED FOR THEIR EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN ISSUES INVOLVING THE INTERNET, AND THEY ALL HAVE SIGNIFICANT BACKGROUNDS IN ISSUES INVOLVING THE WORLDWIDE INTERNET COMMUNITY. ISOC'S 12 TRUSTEES COME DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND IN 2019 THEY WERE FROM UNITED STATES, JAPAN, GERMANY, YEMEN, SPAIN, UNITED KINGDOM, ARGENTINA, SINGAPORE AND CANADA. ISOC'S BROAD INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION ON ITS BOARD IS REFLECTIVE OF THE WORLDWIDE REACH OF THE INTERNET, AND ISOC'S TRUSTEES BRING WITH THEM BROAD AND DIVERSE VIEWPOINTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST SERVED BY THE ISOC'S ACTIVITIES. THEY ALL SHARE A COMMON COMMITMENT TO ISOC'S MISSION TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET IN AREAS WHERE SUCH ACCESS IS LACKING AND TO MAKE THE INTERNET A FORCE FOR GOOD IN THE WORLD.5. ISOC ENGAGES IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A CONTINUING BASIS. ITS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES HAVE BROAD 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. THIS SHARED INTEREST IN ISOC'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IS REFLECTED IN THE FACT THAT ISOC HAS MORE THAN 75,000 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. ISOC HAS MORE THAN 110 ACTIVE CHAPTERS ACROSS SIX CONTINENTS, BRINGING MEMBERS TOGETHER TO RUN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DEDICATED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE LOCALLY, INFORMING POLICY, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT INTERNET-RELATED ISSUES.FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, ISOC HAS RUN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, AND THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN SETTING UP INTERNET CONNECTIONS AND NETWORKS IN VIRTUALLY EVERY COUNTRY THAT HAS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET DURING THIS TIME. EVEN THOUGH THE INTERNET HAS EXPANDED AROUND THE WORLD FASTER THAN ANY PREVIOUS TECHNOLOGY, NEARLY HALF OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION STILL LACKS CONNECTIVITY. THESE UNCONNECTED COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS ARE LOCATED ON EVERY CONTINENT. THE UNCONNECTED LIVE IN RURAL, REMOTE, AND URBAN COMMUNITIESINCLUDING COMMUNITIES IN THE UNITED STATES. MANY COUNTRIES AND REGIONS AROUND THE WORLD ALSO LACK LOCAL, INTEROPERABLE, OPEN INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE LOCAL TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL COMMUNITIES TO BUILD, SUPPORT, AND SCALE UP THAT INFRASTRUCTURE. ISOC WORKS AROUND THE GLOBE TO HELP RESOLVE THESE ISSUES. THROUGH ITS WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, DEVELOPING-COUNTRY TRAINING WORKSHOPS, TUTORIALS, PUBLIC POLICY BRIEFINGS, AND REGIONAL BUREAUS AND LOCAL CHAPTERS, ISOC SERVES THE EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC POLICY NEEDS OF THE GROWING GLOBAL INTERNET COMMUNITY. FOR EXAMPLE, ITS WORK ON INTERNET EXCHANGE POINTS ("IXPS") IN AFRICA RESULTED IN A 50% INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF IXPS ON THE CONTINENT. ISOC HAS TRAINED MORE THAN 350 ENGINEERS AND POLICY MAKERS IN AFRICA REGARDING INTERCONNECTION TECHNOLOGY.ISOC CHAPTERS ACROSS THE WORLD HAVE ALSO HELPED SCHOOLS GET ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND, WITH IT, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. ISOC'S IMPORTANT WORK HELPS BRING ACCESS TO THE UNDERSERVED WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AS WELL. FOR EXAMPLE, IN 2019, THE NEW YORK CHAPTER WORKED TO CONNECT UNDERSERVED PARTS OF NEW YORK CITY TO THE NYC MESH NETWORK AS PART OF ISOC'S "CHAPTERTHON" PROJECT.ISOC ALSO DISSEMINATES A VAST AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AT NO COST TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS WEBSITE: WWW.INTERNETSOCIETY.ORG. THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS POLICY BRIEFS, IMPACT REPORTS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR FREE. ISOC'S PROGRAMS ARE WIDELY ACCESSIBLE TO 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, PROMOTING AN OPEN, SECURE AND STABLE INTERNET INFRASTRUCTURE, REMOVING IMPEDIMENTS TO INTERNET GROWTH, AND CREATING END-TO-END ACCESS FOR INTERNET USERS.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 35,569. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 19,819. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 47,783.
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the 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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't 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.
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Name of organization
INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number
54-1650477
Part I
Contributors
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


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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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
 
$    
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Name of organization
INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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
 
 
     
 
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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," on 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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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 7/25/06, 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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)
Revenue included on 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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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" on 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 XIII 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, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 .... 3,289,364 3,261,364 3,141,350 96,523 86,223
b Contributions ... 25,911 13,450 10,801 3,009,448 10,300
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 303,108 149,550 109,213 35,379  
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
1,142,653        
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 2,475,730 3,424,364 3,261,364 3,141,350 96,523
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on 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)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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   1,341,560 726,697 614,863
d Equipment ....   713,329 385,958 327,371
e Other .....   1,936,527 1,394,218 542,309
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 1,484,543
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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........    
(3) Other
(A) 456,596-TIAA-CREF SOCIAL CHOICE BD FD INST (TSBIX)
4,819,848 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 4,819,848
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 561,699
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 115,042,296
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 1,731,387
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 1,026,512
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 60,120,190
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 62,878,089
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 52,164,207
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 79,005
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -70,678
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 8,327
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 52,172,534
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 81,769,100
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 1,026,512
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 36,943,761
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 37,970,273
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 43,798,827
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 79,005
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 79,005
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 43,877,832
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE CURRENT QUASI AND PERMANENT ENDOWMENT BALANCES SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF IETF THROUGH THE OPEN INTERNET ENDOWMENT.
PART X, LINE 2: ISOC AND PIR ARE GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). IN ADDITION, ISOC AND PIR QUALIFY FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTIONS AND HAVE BEEN CLASSIFIED AS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NOT PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. INCOME WHICH IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS (UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME), IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES. ISOC AND PIR HAD NO NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018. INTERNET SOCIETY ASIA LIMITED IS SUBJECT TO LOCAL COUNTRY TAXES PER SINGAPORE TAX REGULATIONS. THE SUBSIDIARY HAD NO TAXABLE SURPLUS AND, AS SUCH, HAD NO TAX LIABILITY AT DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018. IETF LLC IS A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR TAX REPORTING PURPOSES. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED ISOC'S AND PIR'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THEY HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AFFILIATE REVENUE INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT 60,120,190.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REALIZED FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE LOSS -70,678.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AFFILIATE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT 36,943,761.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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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" on 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. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region
(f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 4 PROGRAM FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND IETF LLC 63,918
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 5 PROGRAM FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND IETF LLC 228,979
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 3 32 PROGRAM FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND IETF LLC 1,444,487
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 1 3 PROGRAM FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND IETF LLC 193,804
NORTH AMERICA 0 5 PROGRAM FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND IETF LLC 432,540
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND IETF LLC 31,744
SOUTH AMERICA 1 7 PROGRAM FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND IETF LLC 279,061
SOUTH ASIA 0 2 PROGRAM FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND IETF LLC 66,220
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 8 PROGRAM FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH AND IETF LLC 483,044
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 29,770
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 106,648
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 672,779
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 90,266
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 201,458
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 14,785
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 129,975
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 30,842
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 224,981
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM CONNECTING THE WORLD 20,724
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM CONNECTING THE WORLD 74,243
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM CONNECTING THE WORLD 468,353
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM CONNECTING THE WORLD 62,838
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM CONNECTING THE WORLD 140,244
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM CONNECTING THE WORLD 10,292
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM CONNECTING THE WORLD 90,481
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM CONNECTING THE WORLD 21,471
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM CONNECTING THE WORLD 156,620
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 13,100
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 46,931
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 296,056
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 39,721
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 88,652
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 6,506
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 57,195
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 13,572
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 99,003
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING TRUST 10,497
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING TRUST 37,603
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING TRUST 237,217
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING TRUST 31,827
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING TRUST 71,033
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING TRUST 5,213
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING TRUST 45,828
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING TRUST 10,875
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM BUILDING TRUST 79,327
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 15,437
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 55,303
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 348,869
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 46,807
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 104,466
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 7,667
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 67,398
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 15,993
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 116,664
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM STRONG VOICE 32,083
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM STRONG VOICE 114,936
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM STRONG VOICE 725,060
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM STRONG VOICE 97,280
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM STRONG VOICE 217,113
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM STRONG VOICE 15,934
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM STRONG VOICE 140,075
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM STRONG VOICE 33,239
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM STRONG VOICE 242,464
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   95,307
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   124,682
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   647,481
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   35,808
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   104,237
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   38,398
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   191,157
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   66,144
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   409,827
3a Sub-total .... 6 58 2,740,753
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 8 8,329,799
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 6 66 11,070,552
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated 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 noncash
assistance
(h) Description
of noncash
assistance
(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC SPONSORSHIP 8,750 EFT OR WIRE      
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC SPONSORSHIP 12,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC SPONSORSHIP 15,041 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) SPONSORSHIP 47,564 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) SPONSORSHIP 20,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) SPONSORSHIP 30,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) SPONSORSHIP 13,644 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) SPONSORSHIP 50,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) SPONSORSHIP 225,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) SPONSORSHIP 15,046 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) SPONSORSHIP 8,551 EFT OR WIRE      
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA SPONSORSHIP 8,000 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA SPONSORSHIP 18,000 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA SPONSORSHIP 15,764 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA SPONSORSHIP 22,105 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA SPONSORSHIP 12,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA SPONSORSHIP 10,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SPONSORSHIP 27,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SPONSORSHIP 7,356 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SPONSORSHIP 5,977 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SPONSORSHIP 19,889 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SPONSORSHIP 20,000 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BEYOND THE NET 17,500 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BEYOND THE NET 15,000 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BEYOND THE NET 10,400 EFT OR WIRE      
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC BEYOND THE NET 7,500 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) BEYOND THE NET 15,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) BEYOND THE NET 12,500 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) BEYOND THE NET 12,500 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) BEYOND THE NET 10,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) BEYOND THE NET 8,093 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA BEYOND THE NET 16,025 EFT OR WIRE      
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES BEYOND THE NET 9,998 EFT OR WIRE      
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES BEYOND THE NET 6,000 EFT OR WIRE      
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES BEYOND THE NET 5,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA BEYOND THE NET 18,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA BEYOND THE NET 16,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA BEYOND THE NET 15,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA BEYOND THE NET 14,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA BEYOND THE NET 11,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA BEYOND THE NET 8,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH ASIA BEYOND THE NET 15,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BEYOND THE NET 18,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BEYOND THE NET 18,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BEYOND THE NET 18,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BEYOND THE NET 10,161 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BEYOND THE NET 8,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA BEYOND THE NET 8,500 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
48
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2019Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated 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
noncash
assistance
(g) Description
of noncash
assistance
(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 1,890 EFT OR WIRE      
BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 1 3,000 EFT OR WIRE      
CONNECTING THE WORLD SOUTH AMERICA 1 1,769 EFT OR WIRE      
STRONG VOICE SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 1 20,000 EFT OR WIRE      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (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 separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, Information 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Supplemental Information
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.
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANT PROPOSALS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ISOC DELEGATION POLICY AND BOARD APPROVED BUDGET. ONCE APPROVED, AN AGREEMENT IS ESTABLISHED WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE GRANTEE'S REQUIREMENTS. THE AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES AND THE AGREED UPON INITIAL AMOUNT IS FUNDED. THE GRANT IS CONSIDERED COMPLETE WHEN GRANTEE FULFILLS THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITS A REPORT. PAYMENT MADE ACCORDING TO GRANT.
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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC 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
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) INTERNET SECURITY RESEARCH GROUP
6600 YORK STREET SUITE 102
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110
46-3344200 501(C)(3) 180,000       IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY
(2) UN TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES
TWO UNITED NATIONS PLAZA ROOM 1714
NEW YORK,NY10017
58-2368165 501(C)(3) 100,000       FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
(3) IETF TRUST LLC
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE SUITE 400
400
RESTON,VA20190
26-6028540 501(C)(3) 65,258       FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH + IETF
(4) MCI USA
7918 JONES BRANCH DRIVE SUITE 300
MCLEAN,VA22102
54-1522820   27,000       BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY
(5) WORLD WIDE WEB FOUNDATION
1110 VERMONT AVENUE NW SUITE 500
WASHINGTON,DC20005
26-2852431 501(C)(3) 10,000       CONNECTING THE WORLD
(6) ELON UNIVERSITY
2600 CAMPUS BOX
ELON,NC27244
56-0532303 501(C)(3) 8,000       STRONG VOICE
(7) INTERNET SOCIETY CHAPTER OF GREATER NYC
PO BOX 1599 MADISON SQUARE STATION
NEW YORK,NY101591599
11-3463418 501(C)(3) 22,914       BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY, BNET LARGE GRANT 2227 NEW YORK CHAPTER
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
6
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients
(c) Amount of
cash grant
(d) Amount of
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY 2 2,925      
(2) BUILDING TRUST 2 352      
(3) CONNECTING THE WORLD 2 4,188      
(4) FOSTERING A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH 17 8,380      
(5) IMPROVING TECHNICAL SECURITY 15 9,547      
(6) SHAPING THE INTERNET'S FUTURE 1 700      
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANT PROPOSALS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED IN COMPLIANCE WITH ISOC DELEGATION POLICY AND BOARD APPROVED BUDGET. ONCE APPROVED, AN AGREEMENT IS ESTABLISHED WITH A CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THE GRANTEE'S REQUIREMENTS. THE AGREEMENT IS SIGNED BY THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES AND THE AGREED UPON INITIAL AMOUNT IS FUNDED. THE GRANT IS CONSIDERED COMPLETE WHEN GRANTEE FULFILLS THE ESTABLISHED REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITS A REPORT. PAYMENT MADE ACCORDING TO GRANT.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 on 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 on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used 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 on 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
Yes
 
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on 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
Yes
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
Yes
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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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 on 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 (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1ANDREW SULLIVAN
PRESIDENT & CEO
(i)

(ii)
314,577
-------------
44,940
29,820
-------------
4,260
597
-------------
85
36,750
-------------
5,250
11,918
-------------
1,703
393,662
-------------
56,238
0
-------------
0
2SANDRA SPECTOR
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
238,318
-------------
34,046
23,100
-------------
3,300
597
-------------
85
36,750
-------------
5,250
29,327
-------------
4,190
328,092
-------------
46,871
0
-------------
0
3RINALIA ABDUL RAHIM
SR VP, STRATEGY, COMMUNICATIONS
(i)

(ii)
271,530
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2,543
-------------
0
32,487
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
306,560
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4SALLY WENTWORTH
VP, GLOBAL POLICY
(i)

(ii)
219,516
-------------
0
21,576
-------------
0
297
-------------
0
37,286
-------------
0
20,667
-------------
0
299,342
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5RAUL ECHEBERRIA
VP, GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT THRU 4/2019
(i)

(ii)
64,338
-------------
0
40,000
-------------
0
180,000
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
284,338
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6JAMES WOOD
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
206,550
-------------
0
21,157
-------------
0
5,364
-------------
0
34,691
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
267,762
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7OLAF KOLKMAN
CHIEF INTERNET TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
197,925
-------------
0
12,240
-------------
0
4,032
-------------
0
17,585
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
231,782
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8TORAL COWIESON
SR. DIR., STRATEGY & EVALUATION
(i)

(ii)
207,777
-------------
0
15,750
-------------
0
682
-------------
0
35,512
-------------
0
38,073
-------------
0
297,794
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9CONSTANCE BOMMELAER
SR. DIR., GLOBAL INTERNET
(i)

(ii)
218,821
-------------
0
15,683
-------------
0
4,338
-------------
0
33,529
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
272,371
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10LINCOLN MCNEY
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL IT
(i)

(ii)
200,552
-------------
0
10,275
-------------
0
4,338
-------------
0
31,939
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
247,104
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
11SEBASTIAN BELLAGAMBA
REGIONAL BUREAU DIRECTOR - LATIN AME
(i)

(ii)
205,045
-------------
0
15,292
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
220,337
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12DAWIT BEKELE
REGIONAL BUREAU DIRECTOR - AFRICA
(i)

(ii)
197,700
-------------
0
13,776
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
211,476
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13KATHRYN BROWN
FORMER CEO
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
0
151,200
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
22,680
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
173,880
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4A RAUL ECHEBERRIA RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.
PART I, LINE 7 2019 VARIABLE COMPENSATION AWARDS WERE DETERMINED BY THE CEO AND CFO, WITH INPUT FROM MANAGEMENT UNDER THE VARIABLE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR, THE CEO DETERMINES TARGET AWARDS (ALL TARGETS AND AWARDS ARE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF YEAR-END BASE COMPENSATION) FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. ALL FULL-TIME STAFF RECEIVED VARIABLE COMPENSATION TARGETS BETWEEN 4% AND 20% (THE CEO'S TARGET IS ESTABLISHED IN HIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT). AT THE END OF THE YEAR, THE CEO, WITH INPUT FROM MANAGERS DETERMINES THE FINAL AWARDS. PERFORMANCE OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY AS A WHOLE AND OF THE INDIVIDUAL ARE THE BASIS FOR THESE AWARDS. THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND AWARD ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ACCORDING TO GOALS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD.
PART I, LINE 8 THE INTERNET SOCIETY ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH ITS CEO BEFORE HE STARTED WORK AND ASSUMED THAT POSITION. THIS CONTRACT QUALIFIED FOR THE INITIAL CONTRACT EXCEPTION.
SCHEDULE J, PART II, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : COLUMN B (II) REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT OF ISOC'S VARIABLE COMPENSATION PLAN EARNED IN 2018 (THE PRIOR CALENDAR YEAR), BUT PAID IN 2019. COLUMN B (III) REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT OF EMPLOYEES' TAXABLE COST OF LIFE INSURANCE, COULMN C INCLUDES INTERNET SOCIETY'S CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLANS, PLUS ANY VARIABLE COMPENSATION EARNED IN 2018 (CURRENT TAX YEAR) BUT PAID AFTER FEBURARY 15, 2019. COLUMN D INCLUDES EMPLOYEES' NON-TAXABLE MEDICAL AND OTHER NON-TAXED BENEFITS.
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A: THE INTERNET SOCIETY PAID FULL COMPENSATION OF ALL 67 EMPLOYEES LISTED HERE, AND ALL 67 EMPLOYEES RECEIVED W-2S FROM THE INTERNET SOCIETY. 12 OUT OF 67 EMPLOYEES PROVIDED SOME SERVICES TO THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION, A RELATED ORGANIZATION DURING THE TAX YEAR. THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION REIMBURSED THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOR THE TIME THESE 12 EMPLOYEES SPENT WORKING FOR THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE INTERNET SOCIETY BY-LAWS PROVIDE FOR THE RECOGNITION OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS, INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS. ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS ARE CORPORATE, NON-PROFIT, GOVERNMENT, OR ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTORS TO ISOC'S OVERALL CHARITABLE MISSION. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNET SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP IS FREE. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS MAY ALSO BELONG TO ONE OF ISOC'S CHAPTERS, BUT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO. CHAPTERS ARE GROUPS OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO FURTHERING INTERNET SOCIETY'S MISSION WITHIN THEIR GEOGRAPHIC OR SPECIAL INTEREST AREA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE INTERNET SOCIETY BY-LAWS CALL FOR THE ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ACCORDING TO THE BY-LAWS, THE BOARD DEFINES THE PROCESS FOR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES BY ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS. 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 AS DEFINED IN ISOC PROCEDURES. THE INTERNET ARCHITECTURE BOARD (IAB) APPOINTS TRUSTEES ACCORDING TO AN INTERNAL PROCESS. THE IAB RECOMMENDATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE IESG, WHICH IS THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE IETF. A PERSON MAY BE A CANDIDATE IN ONLY ONE CONSTITUENCY (ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBER, CHAPTER, IAB) IN ONE ELECTION YEAR. TRUSTEE TERMS ARE 3 YEARS AND LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS. THE TWO 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 COUNTED BY AT LEAST TWO MEMBERS OF THE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE 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 A 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, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B 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 OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY REVIEWS THE RETURN WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM'S TAX TEAM IS PRESENT TO ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS FROM THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS. AFTER REVIEW, A COPY OF THE RETURN IN ITS FINAL FORM IS SENT TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. THE CEO OR THE CFO SIGNS FORM 8879-EO, 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.
FORM 990, 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 CHAIR OF 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. 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. KEY EMPLOYEES ALSO COMPLETE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES, WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY THE CEO EACH YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE INTERNET SOCIETY ENGAGED A COMPENSATION SPECIALIST TO ESTABLISH A COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF 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 US BASED EMPLOYEES AND BENCHMARKS FROM MERCER TOWERS WATSON AND BIRCHES GROUP FOR WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES. THESE BENCHMARKS ARE UPDATED ANNUALLY. THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WAS ESTABLISHED IN A CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2018. AS PART OF THE CONTRACT PROCESS, AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT 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 CEO RECEIVES THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO OTHER INTERNET SOCIETY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING A COMPANY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS A RETIREMENT PLAN. ANNUALLY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DRAWS UP ACHIEVEMENT TARGETS FOR THE CEO. THE CEO SUBMITS A SELF-EVALUATION AT YEAREND TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND MAKES A DETERMINATION AS TO THE AMOUNT OF VARIABLE COMPENSATION EARNED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THEN INSTRUCTS THE INTERNET SOCIETY'S CFO TO PAY THE VARIABLE AWARD BASED ON THE COMMITTEE'S PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT. THE INTERNET SOCIETY EMPLOYS A GOAL MANAGEMENT PROCESS TO ESTABLISH AND TRACK GOALS FOR ALL STAFF. THE INTERNET SOCIETY REVIEWS PERFORMANCE OF ALL EMPLOYEES ON DECEMBER 31. ANNUAL SALARY REVIEWS ARE BASED ON 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 SUPERVISOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN A, NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS: THERE WERE FOURTEEN BOARD MEMBERS WHO SERVED AT ANY TIME DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR. ALL BOARD MEMBERS WHO SERVED DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR ARE SHOWN IN PART VII, COLUMN A. THE TERMS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS RUN FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) TO THE BEGINNING OF THE NEXT AGM.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 340,848. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 340,848. DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 234,735. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,557. TOTAL EXPENSES 236,292. PAYROLL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 81,028. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 101,418. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 7,334. TOTAL EXPENSES 189,780. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,451,695. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,788,049. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 47,068. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,286,812. TRANSLATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 120,705. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 120,705. TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,597. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 88,279. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 112,876.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: REALIZED FOREIGN CURRENCY LOSS 70,679.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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 (if applicable) 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

(1) IETF ADMINISTRATION LLC
5177 BRANDIN CT
FREMONT,CA94538
83-1755858
SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE IETF DE 12,320,502 27,139,800 INTERNET SOCIETY
 










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 entity?
Yes No
(1)PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY
1775 WIEHLE AVENUE SUITE 100

RESTON,VA20190
33-1025119
OPERATOR OF DOMAIN NAMES PA 501(C)(3) LINE 12B, II INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Yes
 
(2)INTERNET SOCIETY ASIA LIMITED
9 TEMASEK BLVD SUNTEC TOWER TWO 0
SN
PROVIDES SUPPORT & VISIBILITY IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION SN     INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Yes
 
(3)INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE SUITE 400

RESTON,VA20190
82-3285688
GRANT MAKING DC 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Yes
 
(4)CONNECTED GIVING FOUNDATION
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE SUITE 400

RESTON,VA20190
84-3558614
TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY VA 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Yes
 






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Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
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
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) ENSET

11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE SUITE 400
RESTON,VA20190
47-2514918
NON-PROFIT SOCIAL WELFARE PA N/A
C         No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
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, or (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 Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
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 related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY

C 35,000,000 FMV
(2) PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY

J 411,389 FMV
(3) INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION

C 8,701,090 FMV



Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 4
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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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