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
2020
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
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 $ 55,462,213
F Name and address of principal officer:
ANDREW SULLIVAN
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE NO 400
RESTON,VA20190
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
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)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1992
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: 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 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 69
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 15,520
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) ......... 47,503,735 52,478,712
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 3,153,975 1,354,594
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,467,041 1,226,117
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 47,783 58,751
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 52,172,534 55,118,174
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,252,663 3,940,220
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) 18,399,785 22,212,557
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet246,893    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 23,225,384 18,922,393
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 43,877,832 45,075,170
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 8,294,702 10,043,004
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 55,026,658 68,684,395
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 5,443,086 6,135,960
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 49,583,572 62,548,435
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2020)
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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 $ 8,041,044 including grants of $ 1,206,670 ) (Revenue $   )
STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET: REPRESENTS ISOC'S WORK ON STRENGTHENING THE UNDERPINNING THAT SUPPORTS THE INTERNET'S SUCCESS BY ENABLING PEOPLE ACROSS THE GLOBE TO PROTECT AND DEFEND THE INTERNET. INCLUDING ISOC'S WORK FOR STRONG ENCRYPTION, THE SECURITY AND STABILITY OF INTERNET ROUTING, AND OPEN STANDARDS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,898,807 including grants of $ 1,040,998 ) (Revenue $ 348,308 )
EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION: REPRESENTS ISOC'S EFFORTS TO COLLABORATE, OUTREACH, AND TRAIN OTHER COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST, PARTNERS, AND ALLIES TO ENSURE THE INTERNET THRIVES AND MEETS THE NEEDS OF ALL PEOPLE. ALSO REPRESENTED ARE ISOC'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS,INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, ISOC CHAPTERS, AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,383,290 including grants of $ 1,604,052 ) (Revenue $ 574,960 )
GROWING THE INTERNET: REPRESENTS ISOC'S EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE INTERNET'S DIGITAL DIVIDE BY BRINGING PEOPLE AND TECHNOLOGY TOGETHER. INCLUDING ISOC'S WORK TO IMPROVE AND BUILD COMMUNITY NETWORKS WHICH ARE LOCAL COMPLEMENTARY ACCESS SOLUTIONS TO BRIDGE THE CONNECTIVITY GAP BY ALLOWING ACCESS TO THE INTERNET WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS AND SUPPORT; WORK TO SUPPORT INCREASING AND ENHANCING NEW INTERNET EXCHANGE POINTS AND EFFORTS TO PROVIDE A MEASUREMENT TOOL TO OBSERVE THE HEALTH AND EVOLUTION OF THE INTERNET.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,565,135 including grants of $ 88,500 ) (Revenue $   )
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: REPRESENTS IETF LLC'S WORK TO ENLIGHTEN NONPROFITS AND NGOS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH LIMITED IN-HOUSE RESOURCES OR FROM TECHNOLOGICALLY DEPRIVED COUNTRIES, ABOUT INTERNET-BASED RESOURCES THAT CAN SUPPORT THEIR MISSIONS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,499,018 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 431,276 )
TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT: REPRESENTS IETF LLC'S WORK INCLUDING IETF MEETINGS TO SUPPORT IETF, THE INTERNET ARCHITECTURE BOARD (IAB), AND THE INTERNET RESEARCH TASK FORCE (IRTF), THE STANDARDS SETTING AND RESEARCH ARMS OF THE INTERNET COMMUNITY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 3,064,153 including grants of $ 88,500 ) (Revenue $ 431,276 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet25,387,294
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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 IClick to see attachment.............
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 IIClick to see attachment.........
4
Yes
 
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 IIIClick to see attachment..
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 XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI 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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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
86
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
69
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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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:
MediumBulletSAE PARK ACTING CFO11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE NO 400   RESTON,VA20190 (703) 439-2120
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response 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
 16.00
.................
4.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) RICHARD BARNES......................................................................
TRUSTEE/TREASURER
 16.00
.................
4.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JOHN LEVINE......................................................................
TRUSTEE/SECRETARY
 16.00
.................
4.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) GEORGE SADOWSKY......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.50
.................
0.42 		X           0 0 0
(5) GLENN MCKNIGHT......................................................................
TRUSTEE TILL 7/31/2020
 3.50
.................
0.58 		X           0 0 0
(6) HANS PETER DITTLER......................................................................
TRUSTEE TILL 7/31/2020
 3.50
.................
0.58 		X           0 0 0
(7) HEATHER WEST......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.50
.................
0.42 		X           0 0 0
(8) HIROSHI ESAKI......................................................................
TRUSTEE TILL 7/31/2020
 3.50
.................
0.58 		X           0 0 0
(9) LAURA THOMSON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.50
.................
0.42 		X           0 0 0
(10) NDEYE MAIMOUNA DIOP......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.50
.................
0.42 		X           0 0 0
(11) MIKE GODWIN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 6.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) OLGA CAVALLI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 6.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) ROBERT PEPPER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 6.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) SEAN TURNER......................................................................
TRUSTEE TILL 7/31/2020
 3.50
.................
0.58 		X           0 0 0
(15) TED HARDIE......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.50
.................
0.42 		X           0 0 0
(16) WALID AL-SAQAF......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 6.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) MIEKE VAN HEESEWIJK......................................................................
TRUSTEE TILL 7/26/2020
 2.50
.................
0.42 		X           0 0 0
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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) ANDREW SULLIVAN........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................5.00 		    X       419,909 59,987 54,928
(19) SANDRA SPECTOR........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................5.00 		    X       316,881 45,269 79,746
(20) RINALIA ABDUL RAHIM........................................................................
SVP, STRATEGY, COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT
 40.00
.......................   		      X     330,813 0 39,995
(21) SALLY WENTWORTH........................................................................
SVP, PROJECT STAFF
 40.00
.......................   		      X     262,663 0 58,668
(22) JANE COFFIN........................................................................
SVP, INTERNET GROWTH
 40.00
.......................   		      X     226,504 0 45,210
(23) JOSEPH HALL........................................................................
SVP, STRONG INTERNET
 40.00
.......................   		      X     213,026 0 58,287
(24) FREDERIC DONCK........................................................................
VP, EUROPE TILL 8/31/2020
 40.00
.......................   		        X   393,885 0 0
(25) JAMES WOOD........................................................................
HEAD OF CONTENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   273,424 0 35,664
(26) TORAL COWIESON........................................................................
HEAD, STRAT. & IMPACT TILL 8/31/2020
 40.00
.......................   		        X   273,168 0 68,130
(27) CONSTANCE BOMMELAER DE LEUSSE........................................................................
AREA VP, INSTITUTIONAL RELATION
 40.00
.......................   		        X   254,501 0 25,586
(28) SEBASTIAN BELLAGAMBA........................................................................
VP, EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   229,110 0 0




1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 3,193,884 105,256 466,214
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 MediumBullet74
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

5177 BRANDIN COURT
FREMONT,CA94538 		SECRETARY SERVICES 3,903,448
MORGAN LEWIS AND BOCKIUS LLP

1701 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		LEGAL 898,791
ANDREW F SHEA DBA JACKSON STREET PARTNER

4800 HAMPDEN LANE 200
BETHESDA,MD20814 		CONSULTING 767,027
PROSKAUER ROSE LLP

11 TIMES SQUARE
NEW YORK,NY10036 		LEGAL 680,739
GLOBALIZATION PARTNERS INC

256 FRANKLIN STREET SUITE 502
BOSTON,MA02110 		BUSINESS ADMIN SERVICES 362,984
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet18
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 1,015,250
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 48,358,569
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 3,104,893
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 52,478,712
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a COMMUNITY NETWORKS 541900 574,960 574,960    
b IETF CONFERENCE REVENU 541900 431,326 431,326    
c NDSS CONFERENCE REVENU 541900 348,308 348,308    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 1,354,594
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 1,103,251     1,103,251
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   340,757 6a
b Less: rental expenses   340,757 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   126,148 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,282 0 7b
c Gain or (loss) -3,282 126,148 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 122,866     122,866
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 58,751     58,751
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 58,751
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 55,118,174 1,354,594 0 1,284,868
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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 .... 1,700,995 1,700,995
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 21,651 21,651
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 2,217,574 2,217,574
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 1,875,052 1,196,446 663,607 14,999
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........ 15,583,383 9,943,553 5,515,175 124,655
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,883,161 1,201,620 666,477 15,064
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,529,477 975,939 541,303 12,235
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,341,484 855,983 474,770 10,731
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,700,408   1,700,408  
c Accounting ........... 236,914   236,914  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 104,853   104,853  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 11,058,923 4,661,455 6,356,789 40,679
12 Advertising and promotion .... 764,619 228,509 518,938 17,172
13 Office expenses ....... 364,222 90,995 272,480 747
14 Information technology ...... 1,917,100 483,675 1,433,362 63
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 265,758 168,262 95,272 2,224
17 Travel ............ 271,810 186,645 83,297 1,868
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 734,153 689,084 43,821 1,248
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 760,594 595,532 161,706 3,356
23 Insurance ... 219,799 14,787 205,012  
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 STATE REG FEE, PROPERTY 199,901 1,763 198,138  
b DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 162,530 107,957 52,738 1,835
c EMPLOYEE TRAINING 160,809 44,869 115,923 17
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 45,075,170 25,387,294 19,440,983 246,893
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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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 ........ 2,444,798 1 1,996,733
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 20,942,004 2 7,578,396
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 659,412 3 13,400,670
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 503,997 4 655,756
5 Loans and other receivables from 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 ...... 1,272,761 9 1,795,809
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,426,473
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 2,472,369 1,484,543 10c 954,104
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 21,762,125 11 33,260,081
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 4,819,848 12 8,144,984
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,137,170 15 897,862
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 55,026,658 16 68,684,395
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 4,071,143 17 4,863,789
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 810,244 19 874,899
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 561,699 25 397,272
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 5,443,086 26 6,135,960
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 .......... 45,997,659 27 53,837,521
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 3,585,913 28 8,710,914
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 ........... 49,583,572 32 62,548,435
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 55,026,658 33 68,684,395
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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
55,118,174
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
45,075,170
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
10,043,004
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
49,583,572
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,921,859
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
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
62,548,435
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
 
 
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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
2020
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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 35,974,383 35,405,711 53,709,603 47,503,735 52,478,712 225,072,144
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 35,974,383 35,405,711 53,709,603 47,503,735 52,478,712 225,072,144
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).. 192,415,897
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 32,656,247
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 35,974,383 35,405,711 53,709,603 47,503,735 52,478,712 225,072,144
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,217,689 1,690,465 896,933 1,567,139 1,444,008 6,816,234
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.).. 19,819     47,783 58,751 126,353
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 232,014,731
12
12
12,412,118
13
First 5 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
14.080 %
15
15
15.470 %
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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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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 lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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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 0.015 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 0.035 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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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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 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2020 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 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 2020:
a From 2015.......  
b From 2016.......  
c From 2017.......  
d From 2018.......  
e From 2019.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2015 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2020, 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 2020. 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 2021. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016.....  
b Excess from 2017.....  
c Excess from 2018.....  
d Excess from 2019.....  
e Excess from 2020.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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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
SEE SCHEDULE O
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 19,819. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 47,783. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 58,751.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020


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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) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Page 3
Name of organization
INTERNET SOCIETY
  		Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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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 C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).Click to see attachment
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 0 0
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 45,075,170 158,381,100
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 45,075,170 158,381,100
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000 1,000,000
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 250,000 250,000
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0 0
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0 0
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount     1,000,000 1,000,000 2,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		3,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount     250,000 250,000 500,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 750,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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 $  
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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 .... 2,475,730 3,289,364 3,261,364 3,141,350 96,523
b Contributions ...   25,911 13,450 10,801 3,009,448
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 54,912 303,108 149,550 109,213 35,379
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		133 1,142,653      
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 2,530,509 2,475,730 3,424,364 3,261,364 3,141,350
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   681,371 238,250 443,121
d Equipment ....   713,329 649,449 63,880
e Other .....   2,031,773 1,584,670 447,103
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 954,104
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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)		 8,144,984 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 8,144,984
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  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 397,272
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 ....... 1 116,284,952
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 2,921,859
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 504,070
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 57,845,703
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 61,271,632
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 55,013,320
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 104,854
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 104,854
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 55,118,174
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 83,236,922
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 504,070
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 37,762,536
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 38,266,606
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 44,970,316
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 104,854
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 104,854
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 45,075,170
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, 2020 AND 2019. 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, 2020 AND 2019. 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 57,845,703.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REALIZED FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE LOSS
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AFFILIATE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT 37,762,536.
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" 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 1 PROGRAM EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 390,996
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 7 PROGRAM EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 183,320
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 3 38 PROGRAM EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 818,630
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 1 2 PROGRAM EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 211,819
NORTH AMERICA 1 4 PROGRAM EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 139,757
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 163,430
SOUTH AMERICA 1 7 PROGRAM EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 348,600
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 166,907
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 12 PROGRAM EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 978,041
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 389,660
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 182,694
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)     PROGRAM STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 815,833
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     PROGRAM STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 211,095
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 139,279
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES     PROGRAM STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 162,872
SOUTH AMERICA     PROGRAM STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 347,409
SOUTH ASIA     PROGRAM STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 166,337
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     PROGRAM STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 974,699
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM GROWING THE INTERNET 272,487
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM GROWING THE INTERNET 127,757
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)     PROGRAM GROWING THE INTERNET 570,507
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     PROGRAM GROWING THE INTERNET 147,618
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM GROWING THE INTERNET 97,397
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES     PROGRAM GROWING THE INTERNET 113,895
SOUTH AMERICA     PROGRAM GROWING THE INTERNET 242,941
SOUTH ASIA     PROGRAM GROWING THE INTERNET 116,318
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     PROGRAM GROWING THE INTERNET 681,601
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 85,466
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 40,071
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)     PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 178,941
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 46,301
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 30,549
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES     PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 35,724
SOUTH AMERICA     PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 76,199
SOUTH ASIA     PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 36,483
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT 213,786
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 84,190
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 39,473
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)     PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 176,269
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 45,609
NORTH AMERICA     PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 30,093
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES     PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 35,190
SOUTH AMERICA     PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 75,061
SOUTH ASIA     PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 35,939
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     PROGRAM EDUCATION AND OUTREACH 210,594
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN     GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION   121,656
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC     GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION   81,216
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)     GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION   653,298
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA     GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION   17,415
NORTH AMERICA     GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION   141,519
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES     GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION   108,118
SOUTH AMERICA     GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION   118,153
SOUTH ASIA     GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION   130,953
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA     GRANTS & OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION   845,247
3a Sub-total .... 7 59 2,423,459
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 12 10,431,953
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 7 71 12,855,412
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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)
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 21,941 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 10,156 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 7,000 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 9,000 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 7,500 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 9,000 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION & GROWING THE INTERNET 5,500 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 26,950 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 12,500 EFT OR WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN GROWING THE INTERNET 8,859 EFT OR WIRE      
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 8,503 EFT OR WIRE      
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 10,422 EFT OR WIRE      
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC GROWING THE INTERNET 21,861 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 6,800 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 6,500 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 30,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 24,478 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 28,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 16,902 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 15,403 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 95,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 5,500 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 16,920 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 5,900 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 20,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION & STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 14,750 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 9,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET & GROWING THE INTERNET 50,259 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 30,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 45,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 25,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 8,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 30,000 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 23,688 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 83,827 EFT OR WIRE      
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GROWING THE INTERNET 6,345 EFT OR WIRE      
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 5,517 EFT OR WIRE      
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 10,748 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA GROWING THE INTERNET 5,296 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA GROWING THE INTERNET 5,207 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA GROWING THE INTERNET 8,206 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA GROWING THE INTERNET 29,329 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 10,499 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA GROWING THE INTERNET 14,719 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA GROWING THE INTERNET 20,000 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA GROWING THE INTERNET 25,195 EFT OR WIRE      
NORTH AMERICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 7,500 EFT OR WIRE      
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 5,500 EFT OR WIRE      
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 14,500 EFT OR WIRE      
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES GROWING THE INTERNET 30,000 EFT OR WIRE      
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES GROWING THE INTERNET 48,239 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA GROWING THE INTERNET 12,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA GROWING THE INTERNET 15,120 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 6,999 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 22,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 9,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 5,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 12,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 21,315 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH ASIA GROWING THE INTERNET 19,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH ASIA GROWING THE INTERNET 21,228 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH ASIA GROWING THE INTERNET 30,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH ASIA GROWING THE INTERNET 17,944 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH ASIA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 9,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH ASIA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 6,395 EFT OR WIRE      
SOUTH ASIA GROWING THE INTERNET 18,997 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 15,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 23,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 8,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 7,088 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 240,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 25,400 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 5,130 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 34,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 12,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 7,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 27,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION & GROWING THE INTERNET 17,441 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION & GROWING THE INTERNET 13,705 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION & GROWING THE INTERNET 18,774 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 7,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 5,490 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 27,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 9,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 27,480 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 25,499 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 5,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 16,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 27,500 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 9,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 10,928 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 6,200 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 7,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 12,460 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 20,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 9,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 10,900 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 11,155 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 15,650 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 28,000 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 5,005 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 9,966 EFT OR WIRE      
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA GROWING THE INTERNET 20,000 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
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3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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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)
EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 20,000 EFT OR WIRE      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
2020
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) SHADOWSERVER FOUNDATION
142 NORTH MILPITAS BLVD 476
MILPITAS,CA95035 		26-2267933 501(C)3 400,000       STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(2) INTERNET SECURITY RESEARCH GROUP
548 MARKET ST PMB 57274
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941045401 		46-3344200 501(C)3 200,000       STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(3) THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA UC SAN DIEGO CAMPUS
9500 GILMAN DRIVE
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-6006144 501(C)3 200,000       GROWING THE INTERNET & STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(4) UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOUNDATION
9 EDGEWOOD ROAD
DURHAM,NH03824 		02-0437506 501(C)3 125,000       STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(5) UN TECHNICAL COOPERATION ACTIVITIES
TWO UNITED NATIONS PLAZA ROOM 1714
NEW YORK,NY10017 		58-2368165 501(C)3 100,000       EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION
(6) IETF TRUST LLC
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE SUITE 400
400
RESTON,VA20190 		26-6028540 501(C)3 88,500       TECHNOLOGY AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
(7) NETWORK STARTUP RESOURCE CENTER (NSRC)
6232 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON 1600
MILLRACE DRIVE STE 200
EUGENE,OR974031212 		93-6015767 501(C)3 80,000       STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(8) CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY
1401 K STREET SUITE 200
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1905358 501(C)3 75,000       STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(9) THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC CHAPTER OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY
1840 PLYMOUTH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20012 		27-4603414 501(C)3 61,944       EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION & GROWING THE INTERNET
(10) CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
78 BAYARD ST
NEW BRUNSWICK,NJ08901 		22-6002127   47,988       GROWING THE INTERNET
(11) DYNAMIC COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS
PO BOX 1470
WAIANAE,HI96792 		81-4857118 501(C)3 35,000       GROWING THE INTERNET
(12) CODE FOR SCIENCE AND SOCIETY INC
1221 SE 34TH AVE
PORTLAND,OR97214 		81-3791683 501(C)3 25,000       GROWING THE INTERNET
(13) FREEDOM HOUSE INC
1850 M ST NW 11TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC02036 		13-1656647 501(C)3 25,000       GROWING THE INTERNET
(14) ASSOCIATION OF PROGRESSIVE COMMUNICATIONS APC
1013 TORNEY AVE FIRST FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129 		94-3287156 501(C)3 20,000       GROWING THE INTERNET
(15) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
485 BROADWAY 3RD FLOOR
REDWOOD CITY,CA94063 		94-1156365 501(C)3 20,000       STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(16) KIPAHULU OHANA INC
PO BOX 454
HANA,HI96713 		99-0522409 501(C)3 20,000       GROWING THE INTERNET
(17) SFBAYISOC
POBOX 50741
PALO ALTO,CA94303 		90-0860941 501(C)3 18,000       EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION
(18) VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
800 LANCASTER AVENUE
VILLANOVA,PA19085 		23-1352688 501(C)3 16,000       GROWING THE INTERNET
(19) INTERNET SOCIETY CHAPTER OF GREATER NYC
PO BOX 1599 MADISON SQ STATION
NEW YORK,NY101591599 		11-3463418 501(C)3 15,500       EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION
(20) UC BERKELEY FOUNDATION
2195 HEARTS AVE 120
BERKELY,CA94720 		94-6002123 501(C)3 15,000       STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(21) LOCAL CONNECTIVITY LAB
3641 BAGLEY AVENUE N
SEATTLE,WA98103 		84-3559695 501(C)3 15,000       GROWING THE INTERNET
(22) MURALNET
1900 FRUITVALE AVENUE STE 3F
OAKLAND,CA94601 		81-5155903 501(C)3 15,000       GROWING THE INTERNET
(23) NYC MESH
91 EAST 3RD STREET APT 35
NEW YORK,NY10003 		84-2616395 501(C)3 14,859       GROWING THE INTERNET
(24) BAICELLS TECHNOLOGIES NORTH AMERICA
555 REPUBLIC DR SUITE 200
PLANO,TX75074 		81-1656095   12,647       GROWING THE INTERNET
(25) INTERNET EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1401 K STREET NW SUITE 200
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		31-1577362 501(C)3 10,000       STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(26) INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL SELF RELIANCE
2720 E 22ND STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55406 		23-7394104 501(C)3 10,000       GROWING THE INTERNET
(27) PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE
1818 N STREET NW SUITE 410
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-2336690 501(C)3 10,000       GROWING THE INTERNET & STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(28) LGBT TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE
123 W FREDERICK STREET NO 214
STAUNTON,VA24402 		46-4265280 501(C)3 10,000       STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET
(29) INTERNET SOCIETY OF PUERTO RICO CHAPTER INC
PO BOX 361973
SAN JUAN,PR009361973 		66-0718331 501(C)3 7,000       EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
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3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
2
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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) EMPOWERING THE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION 24 14,291      
(2) GROWING THE INTERNET 2 6,610      
(3) STRENGTHENING THE INTERNET 1 750      
(3)
(4)
(5)
(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
Graphic Arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Graphic Arrow Attach to Form 990.
Graphic Arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
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) 2020

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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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)		 314,347
-------------
44,907 		104,958
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14,994 		604
-------------
86 		37,406
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5,344 		12,785
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1,826 		470,100
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67,157 		0
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0
2SANDRA SPECTOR
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 266,402
-------------
38,058 		49,875
-------------
7,125 		604
-------------
86 		37,406
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5,344 		34,352
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4,907 		388,639
-------------
55,520 		0
-------------
0
3FREDERIC DONCK
VP, EUROPE TILL 8/31/2020 		(i)

(ii)		 148,083
-------------
0 		19,827
-------------
0 		225,975
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		393,885
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4RINALIA ABDUL RAHIM
SVP, STRATEGY, COMMUNICATIONS & ENGA 		(i)

(ii)		 279,137
-------------
0 		49,200
-------------
0 		2,476
-------------
0 		39,995
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		370,808
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5TORAL COWIESON
HEAD, STRAT. & IMPACT TILL 8/31/2020 		(i)

(ii)		 164,597
-------------
0 		16,028
-------------
0 		92,543
-------------
0 		42,120
-------------
0 		27,528
-------------
0 		342,816
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6SALLY WENTWORTH
SVP, PROJECT STAFF 		(i)

(ii)		 236,485
-------------
0 		25,878
-------------
0 		300
-------------
0 		40,481
-------------
0 		22,873
-------------
0 		326,017
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7JAMES WOOD
HEAD OF CONTENT 		(i)

(ii)		 247,799
-------------
0 		20,235
-------------
0 		5,390
-------------
0 		35,664
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		309,088
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8CONSTANCE BOMMELAER DE LEUSSE
AREA VP, INSTITUTIONAL RELATION 		(i)

(ii)		 234,262
-------------
0 		15,772
-------------
0 		4,467
-------------
0 		25,586
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		280,087
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9JANE COFFIN
SVP, INTERNET GROWTH 		(i)

(ii)		 204,154
-------------
0 		21,660
-------------
0 		690
-------------
0 		33,984
-------------
0 		13,121
-------------
0 		273,609
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10JOSEPH HALL
SVP, STRONG INTERNET 		(i)

(ii)		 212,726
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		300
-------------
0 		33,000
-------------
0 		27,413
-------------
0 		273,439
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11SEBASTIAN BELLAGAMBA
VP, EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT 		(i)

(ii)		 209,370
-------------
0 		17,078
-------------
0 		2,662
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		229,110
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
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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.
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PART I, LINE 4A EMPLOYEES LISTED BELOW RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN CALENDAR YEAR 2020. FREDERIC DONCK $223,753 TORAL COWEISON $92,083
PART I, LINE 7 2020 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. FURTHER, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVES VARIABLE COMPENSATION FOR DISQUALIFIED PERSONS."
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 2019 (THE PRIOR CALENDAR YEAR), BUT PAID IN 2020. COLUMN B (III) REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT OF EMPLOYEES' TAXABLE COST OF LIFE INSURANCE, COLUMN C INCLUDES INTERNET SOCIETY'S CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLANS, PLUS ANY VARIABLE COMPENSATION EARNED IN THE PRIOR TAX YEAR BUT PAID AFTER MARCH 15, 2020. COLUMN D INCLUDES EMPLOYEES' NON-TAXABLE MEDICAL AND OTHER NON-TAXED BENEFITS.
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Name of the organization
INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

54-1650477
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 ISOC'S PROGRAMS (AS DESCRIBED IN PART III, LINE 4) ARE THE OUTCOME OF ISOC'S EFFORTS TO CLEARLY DEFINE THE PROGRAMS AND ALIGN THEM WITH THE NEW FIVE-YEAR ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (EFFECTIVE JAN 2020).
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A: THE INTERNET SOCIETY PAID FULL COMPENSATION OF ALL 69 EMPLOYEES LISTED HERE, AND ALL 69 EMPLOYEES RECEIVED W-2S FROM THE INTERNET SOCIETY. 22 OUT OF 69 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 22 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 MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM TO ENSURE BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPENSATION EQUITY. THE PROGRAM'S GOALS ARE TO ENSURE FAIR AND COMPETITIVE PAY, AN OBJECTIVE MERIT REVIEW PROCESS, AND TOOLS THAT SUPPORT THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. THE INTERNET SOCIETY ANNUALLY UPDATES COMPENSATION BENCHMARKS FOR EACH POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION, USING SEVERAL COMPENSATION STUDIES FOR U.S.-BASED EMPLOYEES AND BENCHMARKS FROM MERCER TOWERS WATSON AND BIRCHES GROUP FOR WORLDWIDE EMPLOYEES. THE INTERNET SOCIETY BOARD OF TRUSTEES' COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS SUPPORTING COMPARABILITY DATA TO PROVIDE AN OPINION ON REASONABLENESS WITH RESPECT TO TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THE COMMITTEE CONCURRENTLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" PURSUANT TO SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNET REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. THE CEO RECEIVES BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO OTHER INTERNET SOCIETY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING A COMPANY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS A RETIREMENT PLAN. THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WAS ESTABLISHED IN A CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2018. ANNUALLY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DRAWS UP ACHIEVEMENT TARGETS FOR THE CEO. THE CEO SUBMITS A SELF-EVALUATION AT YEAR-END TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND MAKES A DETERMINATION AS TO THE AMOUNT OF VARIABLE COMPENSATION EARNED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THEN INSTRUCTS THE INTERNET SOCIETY'S CFO TO PAY THE VARIABLE AWARD BASED ON THE COMMITTEE'S PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT.
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 SEVENTEEN 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 218,880. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 128,394. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 347,274. DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,841. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 34,676. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 50,517. PAYROLL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 134,610. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 134,610. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,421,589. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,830,784. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 40,679. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,293,052. TRANSLATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,606. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 205,171. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 208,777. TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,539. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 23,154. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,693.
2020 FORM 990, SCHEDULE A - PART IV FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES ANALYSIS 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 2020 WAS 14.08%, 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 FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AND IN 2020 THEY WERE FROM THE UNITED STATES, ARGENTINA, SPAIN, SENEGAL, AND YEMEN. 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 100 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 COMMUNITIES INCLUDING 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, ISOC SUPPORTED IXPS WITH TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, TRAINING, AND EQUIPMENT IN 26 COUNTRIES, INCLUDING 12 IN AFRICA, 3 IN ASIA-PACIFIC, 2 IN EUROPE, 8 IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, AND 1 IN NORTH AMERICA. ISOC CHAPTERS ACROSS THE WORLD DEVISED A NUMBER OF EDUCATION-FOCUSED PROJECTS TO KEEP KIDS LEARNING AND TEACHERS EDUCATING ONLINE AMID THE PANDEMIC. FOR EXAMPLE, IN 2020, THE CHAPTER OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO PREPARED A VIDEO GUIDE TO HELP TEACHERS USE ZOOM. ISOC ALSO HOSTED A "KIDS, THE INTERNET, AND COVID-19" WEBINAR TO SHOW PARENTS HOW THEY CAN PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN'S PRIVACY AND SECURITY ONLINE VIA ENCRYPTION, WHICH WAS VIEWED NEARLY 3 MILLION TIMES.
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Name of the organization
INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

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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)
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 		(d)
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(1) IETF ADMINISTRATION LLC
5177 BRANDIN CT
FREMONT,CA94538
83-1755858 		SUPPORT THE ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE IETF DE 16,512,849 37,822,499 INTERNET SOCIETY
 










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 		(c)
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 		(d)
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 		(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 PA 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I INTERNET SOCIETY
 
Yes
 






For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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












Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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 340,757 FMV
(3) INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION

 C 13,358,569 FMV



Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020

Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  






TY 2020 AffiliatedGroupSchedule
Name:
INTERNET SOCIETY
EIN:
54-1650477
Affiliated Group Business Name:
INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE STE 400
RESTON, VA20190    
EIN:
82-3285688
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
17,506,204
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
17,506,204
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
11911 FREEDOM DRIVE SUITE 1000
RESTON, VA20190    
EIN:
33-1025119
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
95,799,726
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
95,799,726
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
CONNECTED GIVING FOUNDATION
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE STE 400
RESTON, VA20190    
EIN:
84-3558614
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
0
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
0
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
0
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
0
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0
Affiliated Group Business Name:
INTERNET SOCIETY
Address. Either US or Foreign Type:
11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE STE 400
RESTON, VA20190    
EIN:
54-1650477
Electing Organization Checkbox:
Total Grassroots Lobbying:
0
Total Direct Lobbying:
0
Total Lobbying Expenditures:
0
Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
45,075,170
Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:
45,075,170
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:
1,000,000
Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:
250,000
Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:
0
Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:
0
Share Of Excess Lobbying:
0