TY 2023 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
Public Interest Registry

% JONATHON NEVETT

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
11911 FREEDOM DRIVE Suite 1000

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
RESTON, VA20190

D Employer identification number

33-1025119

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 125,283,621

F Name and address of principal officer:
JONATHON NEVETT
11911 FREEDOM DRIVE1000
RESTON,VA20190

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.PIR.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 2002

M State of legal domicile: PA

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	6
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	6
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	56
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	9
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	236,901	26,134
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	102,117,531	103,666,737
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	23,493	1,405,519
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	102,377,925	105,098,390
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	69,554,909	65,098,603
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)	11,457,462	13,819,093
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	25,772,639	23,600,498
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	106,785,010	102,518,194
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-4,407,085	2,580,196
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	66,086,478	72,760,503
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	108,276,062	110,074,785
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	-42,189,584	-37,314,282

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name

Firm's EIN

Firm's address

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See Instructions. ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)

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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..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ 84,566,570 including grants of $ 65,098,603 ) (Revenue $ 103,666,736 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses84,566,570

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II Click to see attachment

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Yes

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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

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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 I Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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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 II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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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 IV Click to see attachment

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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 Click to see attachment

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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.

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

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

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

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12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Yes

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

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14b

Yes

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

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Yes

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

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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. ....

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............

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...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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

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Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

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

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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

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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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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

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

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...........

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.........................

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ................. Click to see attachment

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Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

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

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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

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Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

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 ...

35b

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

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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 VI Click to see attachment

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Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

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

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

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 ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

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)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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 the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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? .................

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

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? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

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

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

Describe on 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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on 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

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

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
JONATHON NEVETT11911 FREEDOM DR STE 1000 RESTON,VA20190 (703) 889-5778

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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

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.

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 the 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/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) JONATHON L NEVETT...................................................................... CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		811,221	0	90,926
(2) RICHARD K WILHELM...................................................................... CTO	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		480,331	0	91,151
(3) BRIAN CIMBOLIC...................................................................... CHIEF LEGAL AND POLICY OFFICER	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		386,804	0	86,093
(4) HAEJOO SONG-MARSHALL...................................................................... CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		371,393	0	76,804
(5) PAUL DIAZ...................................................................... VP, INDUSTRY AFFAIRS	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		323,000	0	84,963
(6) ANAND A VORA...................................................................... VP, BUSINESS AFFAIRS	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		314,307	0	91,594
(7) ELIZABETH SZABO...................................................................... VP, FINANCE	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		308,647	0	78,613
(8) MARY CORNWELL...................................................................... VP, HUMAN RESOURCES	40.0 ................. 0.0		X		295,379	0	80,734
(9) INMA DEL ROSAL MENDEZ...................................................................... SR DIR, CHAN SRVS	40.0 ................. 0.0			X	273,355	0	78,547
(10) ELIZABETH BACON...................................................................... SR DIR, POLICY/PRIV	40.0 ................. 0.0			X	252,930	0	50,846
(11) JAMES LEFEVRE...................................................................... SR DIR, MARKETING (THRU 8/23)	40.0 ................. 0.0			X	255,084	0	36,875
(12) DAPHNE ARCHILLA...................................................................... SR DIR, REG SVCS	40.0 ................. 0.0			X	250,119	0	41,006
(13) SUZANNE WOOLF...................................................................... SR DIR, TECH COMM	40.0 ................. 0.0			X	240,690	0	50,416
(14) JEFFREY BEDSER...................................................................... CHAIRMAN, DIR. (THRU 10/23)	11.0 ................. 0.0	X	X		47,500	0	0
(15) SAERIN CHO...................................................................... Vice Chair, then Chair, Dir	11.0 ................. 0.0	X	X		37,500	0	0
(16) KEITH DAVIDSON...................................................................... Vice Chair & Treas, Director	11.0 ................. 0.0	X	X		37,500	0	0
(17) ERIC BURGER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	9.0 ................. 0.0	X			32,500	0	0

Form 990 (2023)

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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/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) LENA BECK RORVIG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	9.0 .......................0.0	X	28,750	0	0
(19) MICHAEL SILBER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	8.0 .......................0.0	X	27,500	0	0
(20) NARELLE CLARK........................................................................ DIRECTOR (THRU 6/23)	9.0 .......................0.0	X	23,750	0	0
(21) KATHRYN KLEIMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR from 6/23	8.0 .......................0.0	X	8,750	0	0

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	4,807,010	0	938,568

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 40

Yes

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 ..............

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
IDENTITY DIGITAL LIMITED, GROUND FL LE POLE HOUSE SHIP ST G DUBLIN,0D08N12C EI	REGISTRY SERVICES	15,314,763
ICANN, 12025 WATERFRONT DRIVE SUITE 300 PLAYA VISTA,CA90094	REGISTRY FEES	3,774,512
BERLIN ROSEN LLC, 15 MAIDEN LANE SUITE 1600 NEW YORK,NY10038	MARKETING SERVICES	1,634,180
SMALL AX INC, 13428 MAXELLA AVENUE 222 MARINA DEL REY,CA90292	MARKETING SERVICES	484,100
Matic Digital Inc, 4140 Yarrow Court WHEAT RIDGE,CO80033	Marketing Services	394,931
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 22

Form 990 (2023)

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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

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	26,134

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	26,134

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		26,134

		Business Code
2a	REGISTRATION FEES	900099	103,451,898	103,451,898
b	TLD ASSIGNMENT REVENUE	900099	214,839	214,839
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		103,666,737

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			1,588,968			1,588,968
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0
5 Royalties...........			0
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	0	0
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			0
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	20,001,782
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	20,185,231
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	-183,449
d	Net gain or (loss).........			-183,449			-183,449
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	0
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			0

Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			0
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			105,098,390	103,666,737		1,405,519

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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 ....	65,032,553	65,032,553
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	0
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	66,050	66,050
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	4,928,033	2,563,865	2,364,168
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........	0
7	Other salaries and wages........	6,509,994	3,386,898	3,123,096
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	998,231	519,341	478,890
9	Other employee benefits .......	833,129	433,445	399,684
10	Payroll taxes ...........	549,706	285,991	263,715
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	69,217	36,011	33,206
c	Accounting ...........	81,102	42,194	38,908
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	0
f	Investment management fees ......	59,916	31,172	28,744
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	1,714,664	892,074	822,590
12	Advertising and promotion ....	1,116,854	581,056	535,798
13	Office expenses .......	168,257	87,538	80,719
14	Information technology ......	801,122	416,793	384,329
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	642,114	334,067	308,047
17	Travel ............	712,608	370,742	341,866
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	426,313	221,794	204,519
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	582,515	303,060	279,455
23	Insurance ...	489,015	254,416	234,599
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	REGISTRY ADMINISTRATION	14,948,919	7,777,344	7,171,575
b	MARKETING	1,318,053	685,732	632,321
c	PROFESSIONAL DEVELP.	197,395	102,697	94,698
d	OTHER EXPENSES	272,434	141,737	130,697
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	102,518,194	84,566,570	17,951,624	0
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2023)

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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

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			0	1	0
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			19,708,613	2	33,630,051
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			150,000	3	0
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			2,997,597	4	2,848,814
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 .......
				0	5	0
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) ...
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			0	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			642,672	9	591,778
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,509,610
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	1,873,588	1,914,250	10c	1,636,022
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			26,192,815	11	20,284,874
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12	0
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13	0
14	Intangible assets ...............			768,470	14	636,056
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			13,712,061	15	13,132,908
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			66,086,478	16	72,760,503

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	3,175,710	17	3,594,541
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	86,860,453	19	87,120,859
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	0	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
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 .........
		0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	24	0
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	18,239,899	25	19,359,385
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	108,276,062	26	110,074,785

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	-42,339,584	27	-37,314,282
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	150,000	28	0
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here 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 ...........	-42,189,584	32	-37,314,282
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	66,086,478	33	72,760,503

Form 990 (2023)

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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..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

105,098,390

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

102,518,194

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

2,580,196

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

-42,189,584

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

2,295,106

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

-37,314,282

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

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.

Form 990 (2023)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number

33-1025119

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ............................... 1

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)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN		Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(A) INTERNET SOCIETY	541650477	7	Yes		64,789,993	0

Total 1					64,789,993	0

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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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)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
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
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) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

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

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2022 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

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) 2023

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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)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(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 on 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.)..

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

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2023 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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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

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.

Yes

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).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

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.

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) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

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.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on 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.

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

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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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on 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

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.

Yes

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.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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?

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).

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.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

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.

Did the activities described on 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.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

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.

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.

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	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

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

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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 2023 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-2023	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......
b From 2019.......
c From 2020.......
d From 2021.......
e From 2022.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, 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 2023. 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 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....
b Excess from 2020.....
c Excess from 2021.....
d Excess from 2022.....
e Excess from 2023.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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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

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Additional Data

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Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number

33-1025119

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2

Name of organization Public Interest Registry

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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization Public Interest Registry		Employer identification number 33-1025119

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) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization Public Interest Registry			Employer identification number 33-1025119
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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)

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

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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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
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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.
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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
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number

33-1025119

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

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-.
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2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

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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 right arrow

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures). Click to see attachment

List of Attached Documents:

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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

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) ......................	0	31,613
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................	102	32,754
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................	102	64,367
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................	102,518,092	241,408,511
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................	102,518,194	241,472,878
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	1,000,000	3,188,999
	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	797,250
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -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? ...................................................................................................................		Yes No

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) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount	1,000,000	2,579,010	2,762,017	3,188,999	9,530,026

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))					14,295,039

c	Total lobbying expenditures	0	35,132	86,869	64,367	186,368

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount	250,000	644,753	690,504	797,250	2,382,507

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					3,573,761

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures	0	0	56,499	31,613	88,112

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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

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:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

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

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

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."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

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? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

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

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.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number

33-1025119

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 ........

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? ............

Yes No

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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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 July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

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 ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	1,465,731	440,527	1,025,204
d	Equipment ....	30,811	30,811	0
e	Other .....	2,013,068	1,402,250	610,818
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				1,636,022

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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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

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

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

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
(1)DEFERRED REGISTRY EXPENSES				8,393,200
(2)OPERATING LEASE				4,419,250
(3)SECURITY DEPOSITS				320,458
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				13,132,908

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	0
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS	12,300,997
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	6,153,600
ICANN FEE LIABILITY	797,445
DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY	107,343





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	19,359,385
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	107,333,580
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	2,295,106
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	2,295,106
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	105,038,474
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	59,916
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	59,916
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	105,098,390

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	102,458,278
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	102,458,278
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	59,916
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	59,916
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	102,518,194

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.

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SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2:

THE PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC). IN ADDITION, PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY QUALIFIES FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTIONS AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. INCOME WHICH IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES. PIR HAD NO NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED PIR'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THEY HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NO INTEREST EXPENSE AND PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAXES ON UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WERE RECOGNIZED FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right arrow

Attach to Form 990. Right arrow

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number

33-1025119

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

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
	East Asia and the Pacific	0	2	Grantmaking	SEE FORM 990, PART III	20,000
	East Asia and the Pacific	0	6	Program Services	SEE FORM 990, PART III	103,254
	Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	0	1	Grantmaking	SEE FORM 990, PART III	2,500
	Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	0	28	Program Services	SEE FORM 990, PART III	13,192,264
	Middle East and North Africa	0	1	Program Services	SEE FORM 990, PART III	10,000
	North America	0	1	Grantmaking	SEE FORM 990, PART III	20,000
	North America	0	5	Program Services	SEE FORM 990, PART III	480,387
	South America	0	2	Grantmaking	SEE FORM 990, PART III	5,000
	South America	0	3	Program Services	SEE FORM 990, PART III	40,000
	South Asia	0	2	Grantmaking	SEE FORM 990, PART III	2,900
	South Asia	0	3	Program Services	SEE FORM 990, PART III	294,675
	Sub-Saharan Africa	0	9	Grantmaking	SEE FORM 990, PART III	25,650
	Sub-Saharan Africa	0	2	Program Services	SEE FORM 990, PART III	39,513




3a	Sub-total ....	0	65			14,236,143
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	65			14,236,143

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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.

(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement
North America	GENERAL SUPPORT	20,000	ELECTRONIC
Sub-Saharan Africa	GENERAL SUPPORT	10,000	ELECTRONIC
East Asia and the Pacific	GENERAL SUPPORT	20,000	ELECTRONIC

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 .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................	4

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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)

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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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.

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SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2:	PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY PROVIDES CONTRIBUTIONS OF GENERAL SUPPORT TO MISSION BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES THAT PERFORM WORK TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE OPEN DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION, AND USE OF THE INTERNET FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY MAINTAINS BOOKS AND RECORDS TO SUBSTANTIATE THE AMOUNT OF ITS CONTRIBUTIONS.
SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, ACTIVITIES PER REGION:	PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY HAS CONTINUED ITS MISSION-FOCUSED EFFORTS IN GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES, INCLUDING EUROPE, AFRICA AND ASIA. PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY'S CHANNEL SERVICES STAFF IS DISPERSED ACROSS VARIOUS GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS IN SUPPORT OF REGISTRARS ACROSS THE GLOBE. IN ADDITION, PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY, THROUGH ITS OUTREACH AND PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS, ENCOURAGES REGISTRARS OPERATING IN THE UNDERSERVED AREAS OF THE WORLD TO PARTICIPATE AND SUPPORT SUCH ACTIVITIES.
SCHEDULE F, PART IV, LINE 6, FOREIGN FORMS:	PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY ENGAGES IN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. IN 2023, IT CONDUCTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH TWO REGISTRARS BASED IN KUWAIT AND ONE REGISTRAR BASED IN IRAQ. PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY DOES NOT CARRY ON ANY ACTIVITIES IN THESE COUNTRIES BUT IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE OPERATIONS IN THEM FOR PURPOSES OF THIS DISCLOSURE SOLELY BECAUSE IT CONDUCTS BUSINESS WITH A REGISTRAR IN THE COUNTRY. PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL, NOR DOES THE ORGANIZATION HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT PARTICIPATION IN SUCH A BOYCOTT. ACCORDINGLY, PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY HAS NOT ENTERED INTO ANY AGREEMENTS TO SUPPORT SUCH A BOYCOTT AS DEFINED IN FORM 5713. IN ADDITION, PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITY AS A RESULT OF THE CHARITABLE ACTIVITY DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE FORM 5713 IS PREPARED AND FILED SEPARATELY.

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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.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Inspection

Name of the organization
Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number
33-1025119

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ........................

Yes No

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	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION 11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE RESTON,VA20190	82-3285688	501(C)(3)	36,781,089	GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) Internet Society 11710 PLAZA AMERICA DRIVE Reston,VA20190	54-1650477	501(C)(3)	28,008,904	GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) Hope for Justice 1 Vantage Way Nashville,TN37228	75-3179471	501(C)(3)	50,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) Global Cyber Alliance 731 Lexington Avenue New York,NY10022	47-5344606	501(C)(3)	50,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) NTEN 621 SW Alder Suite 310 Portland,OR97205	91-2072298	501(C)(3)	15,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) HERhealthEQ 172 ROBERT DR NEW ROCHELLE,NY10804	81-3013423	501(C)(3)	10,200	GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) INTERNET EDUCATION FOUNDATION 655 15th Street Washington,DC20005	31-1577362	501(C)(3)	10,000	GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) Kakenya Center for Excellence 4250 N Fairfax Dr Arlington,VA22203	26-3658409	501(c)(3)	10,000	General Support
(9) Seeding Labs A Non Profit Corp 25 Dorchester Ave 51914 Boston,MA02205	10-8267613	501(c)(3)	10,000	General Support
(10) WHOlives Inc 10102 S Copper South Jordan,UT84095	47-5095419	501(c)(3)	10,000	General Support
(11) PREVENT CANCER FOUNDATION 333 John Carlyle St Alexandria,VA22314	52-1429544	501(c)(3)	8,350	General Support

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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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)
(2)
(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.

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Explanation

SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2:

PURSUANT TO ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY IS A TYPE I "SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION" DESCRIBED IN CODE SECTION 509(A)(3) AND OBLIGATED TO SUPPORT ITS SOLE MEMBER, THE INTERNET SOCIETY, A "PUBLIC CHARITY" DESCRIBED IN CODE SECTIONS 501(C)(3), 509(A)(1) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY MAINTAINS BOOKS AND RECORDS TO SUBSTANTIATE THE AMOUNT OF ITS GRANTS TO THE INTERNET SOCIETY TO SUPPORT THE INTERNET SOCIETY'S IMPORTANT AND SIGNIFICANT CHARITABLE MISSION AND PURPOSES.

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number

33-1025119

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .....

Yes

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? ....

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ....................

Yes

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

Yes

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 ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1JONATHON L NEVETT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	(i) (ii)	530,965 ------------- 0	252,390 ------------- 0	27,866 ------------- 0	49,500 ------------- 0	41,426 ------------- 0	902,147 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2RICHARD K WILHELM CTO	(i) (ii)	342,574 ------------- 0	112,000 ------------- 0	25,757 ------------- 0	49,500 ------------- 0	41,651 ------------- 0	571,482 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3BRIAN CIMBOLIC CHIEF LEGAL AND POLICY OFFICER	(i) (ii)	310,771 ------------- 0	63,750 ------------- 0	12,283 ------------- 0	49,500 ------------- 0	36,593 ------------- 0	472,897 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4HAEJOO SONG-MARSHALL CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER	(i) (ii)	301,580 ------------- 0	59,850 ------------- 0	9,963 ------------- 0	49,500 ------------- 0	27,304 ------------- 0	448,197 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5PAUL DIAZ VP, INDUSTRY AFFAIRS	(i) (ii)	278,183 ------------- 0	39,500 ------------- 0	5,317 ------------- 0	48,509 ------------- 0	36,454 ------------- 0	407,963 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6ANAND A VORA VP, BUSINESS AFFAIRS	(i) (ii)	256,166 ------------- 0	53,550 ------------- 0	4,591 ------------- 0	48,334 ------------- 0	43,260 ------------- 0	405,901 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7ELIZABETH SZABO VP, FINANCE	(i) (ii)	249,692 ------------- 0	53,250 ------------- 0	5,705 ------------- 0	46,344 ------------- 0	32,269 ------------- 0	387,260 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8MARY CORNWELL VP, HUMAN RESOURCES	(i) (ii)	240,974 ------------- 0	49,600 ------------- 0	4,805 ------------- 0	44,428 ------------- 0	36,306 ------------- 0	376,113 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9INMA DEL ROSAL MENDEZ SR DIR, CHAN SRVS	(i) (ii)	238,273 ------------- 0	30,809 ------------- 0	4,273 ------------- 0	37,661 ------------- 0	40,886 ------------- 0	351,902 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10JAMES LEFEVRE SR DIR, MARKETING (THRU 8/23)	(i) (ii)	137,982 ------------- 0	26,450 ------------- 0	90,652 ------------- 0	24,766 ------------- 0	12,109 ------------- 0	291,959 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11ELIZABETH BACON SR DIR, POLICY/PRIV	(i) (ii)	212,313 ------------- 0	36,300 ------------- 0	4,317 ------------- 0	36,797 ------------- 0	14,049 ------------- 0	303,776 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12DAPHNE ARCHILLA SR DIR, REG SVCS	(i) (ii)	213,255 ------------- 0	32,450 ------------- 0	4,414 ------------- 0	36,353 ------------- 0	4,653 ------------- 0	291,125 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13SUZANNE WOOLF SR DIR, TECH COMM	(i) (ii)	209,342 ------------- 0	26,600 ------------- 0	4,748 ------------- 0	35,181 ------------- 0	15,235 ------------- 0	291,106 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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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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SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A:	Keith Davidson, Treasurer and Director, was reimbursed for a first-class flight as an approved exception to the organization's reimbursement policy. In circumstances where an employee is eligible for business class travel based on the organization's reimbursement policy, but the airline offers only two classes of service, economy and a combined business/first-class, employees may select the higher class of service. Several employees listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a qualified for such business/first-class travel.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 5:	CEO ANNUAL BONUS PROGRAM ANNUALLY, A POOL OF FUNDS IS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT THE CEO ANNUAL BONUS PROGRAM. THE ELIGIBILITY AND AMOUNT OF AN ANNUAL BONUS ALLOWABLE UNDER THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF CERTAIN PERFORMANCE CRITERIA. The CEO bonus this year also included a special bonus achieved based on the completion of his five-year agreement. ANY BONUS AWARDED TO THE CEO IS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7:	STAFF BONUS PROGRAMS STAFF ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A SPOT BONUS AND ANNUAL BONUS PROGRAM AS FOLLOWS. 1. SPOT BONUS PROGRAM ANNUALLY, A POOL OF FUNDS IS ESTABLISHED BY FUNCTIONAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE SPOT BONUS PROGRAM. THE SPOT BONUS ALLOWABLE UNDER THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON AN EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE. 2. ANNUAL BONUS PROGRAM ANNUALLY, A POOL OF FUNDS IS ESTABLISHED BY INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL BONUS PROGRAM. BONUS TARGETS ARE ESTABLISHED AS A PERCENTAGE OF BASE SALARY AND ARE BASED ON AN EMPLOYEE'S POSITION LEVEL. ACTUAL BONUSES PAID ARE BASED ON ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE.

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SCHEDULE M
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Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number

33-1025119

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( Software LIC )	X	1	26,134	FMV
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number

33-1025119

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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:	PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND TO ASSIST ITS SOLE MEMBER, THE INTERNET SOCIETY, ACHIEVE ITS IMPORTANT AND SIGNIFICANT CHARITABLE MISSION, IN AMONG OTHER WAYS, BY OPERATING THE .ORG AND OTHER TOP LEVEL DOMAINS AS AN INTERNET INDUSTRY MODEL AND TO SERVE IN OTHER WAYS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE OPEN DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION, AND USE OF THE INTERNET FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6, ESTIMATE OF VOLUNTEERS:	PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY HAS VOLUNTEERS WHO ACT AS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. COMPOSED OF LEADERS FROM A BROAD SPECTRUM OF THE NONCOMMERCIAL ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD, THE PIR ADVISORY COUNCIL WAS CREATED TO ADVISE ON ISSUES INCLUDING PUBLIC POLICY, THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW SERVICES, AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL COMMUNITY ISSUES. THEIR PERSPECTIVES, REPRESENTING THE VOICE OF THE GLOBAL NONCOMMERCIAL COMMUNITY, PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 22, NET ASSETS:	AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, PIR HAD A NET DEFICIENCY OF $37,314,282 AND $42,189,584, RESPECTIVELY. PIR'S BOARD AND MANAGEMENT ARE SATISFIED THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO MEET ITS WORKING CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS THROUGH THE NORMAL CYCLICAL NATURE OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 AND 2022, PIR MAINTAINED RESERVES FOR SHORT-TERM BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS OF $14,383,890 AND $13,132,249, RESPECTIVELY, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OF $4,000,000. PIR REGULARLY CONTRIBUTES ITS CASH SURPLUS TO THE INTERNET SOCIETY, YIELDING AN ONGOING NEGATIVE NET ASSET POSITION. PIR'S BOARD AND MANAGEMENT REGULARLY MONITOR FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND WILL CONSIDER APPROPRIATE CONTRIBUTION ADJUSTMENTS TO ENSURE THE FISCAL HEALTH OF THE ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:	PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND TO ASSIST ITS SOLE MEMBER, THE INTERNET SOCIETY, ACHIEVE ITS IMPORTANT AND SIGNIFICANT CHARITABLE MISSION, IN AMONG OTHER WAYS, BY OPERATING THE .ORG AND OTHER TOP LEVEL DOMAINS AS AN INTERNET INDUSTRY MODEL AND TO SERVE IN OTHER WAYS TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE OPEN DEVELOPMENT, EVOLUTION, AND USE OF THE INTERNET FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:	IN COLLABORATION WITH AND IN SUPPORT OF ITS SOLE MEMBER, THE INTERNET SOCIETY ("ISOC"), PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY'S ("PIR") PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS TO MAINTAIN THE .ORG DOMAIN REGISTRY AS THE EXEMPLARY TOP-LEVEL DOMAIN REGISTRY SERVICE; TO OPERATE IT PRIMARILY IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; AND TO BE RESPONSIVE TO THE ISSUES AND NEEDS OF THE EVER EXPANDING AND UNIQUE WORLDWIDE .ORG COMMUNITY, WHICH INCLUDES NON-COMMERCIAL/NON-PROFIT USERS AND ORGANIZATIONS, CONSISTENT WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTIVES OF ITS SOLE MEMBER, ISOC. AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF ITS CHARITABLE MISSION, PIR MAINTAINS AND OPERATES THE .ORG TOP-LEVEL DOMAIN REGISTRY IN A FASHION THAT IS DESIGNED TO SET THE QUALITY, EFFICIENCY, AND PRIVACY STANDARDS FOR TOP-LEVEL DOMAINS. PIR WORKS TO CREATE, DEVELOP, MODERNIZE, AND KEEP CURRENT ETHICAL, PRACTICAL, AND TECHNICAL POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS REQUIRED TO KEEP ITS OPERATIONAL MODEL FRESH, RELEVANT, AND APPROPRIATE AS AN EXAMPLE FOR THE INTERNET INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE. MANAGING AND OPERATING THE .ORG REGISTRY CONSISTENT WITH AND SUPPORTIVE OF PIR'S AND ISOC'S RESPECTIVE NON-PROFIT MISSIONS AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND CONSENSUS POLICIES DEVELOPED BY THE INTERNET CORPORATION FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS ("ICANN") ALSO REQUIRES COLLABORATING WITH THE WORLDWIDE NON-COMMERCIAL/NON-PROFIT ORIENTED COMMUNITY. PIR MAINTAINS AN ADVISORY COUNCIL COMPOSED OF KNOWLEDGEABLE INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND LEADERS FROM GLOBAL NONPROFIT AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ARENAS TO HELP PIR SUPPORT ITS COMMUNITY. PIR RELIES ON THE INSIGHT AND KNOWLEDGE OBTAINED FROM THE MEMBERS OF ITS ADVISORY COUNCIL AND A CONSTANT STREAM OF INFORMATION SOLICITED AND RECEIVED FROM REGISTRARS, AS WELL AS FROM THE MEMBERS OF ITS OWN DIVERSE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE INTERESTS OF THE WORLDWIDE MISSION-BASED INTERNET COMMUNITY. PIR ALSO CONDUCTS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH (E&O) IN THE GLOBAL NON-PROFIT AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) SPACE. THESE EFFORTS HAVE TWO PURPOSES: FIRST, TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST PIR ACHIEVE ITS IMPORTANT AND CHARITABLE MISSION; AND SECOND, TO SHARE ITS EXPERTISE AS AN EXEMPLARY DOMAIN NAME REGISTRY AS WELL AS TO HELP OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE BY CONDUCTING CONFERENCES, REGIONAL GATHERINGS, AND TRAINING SESSIONS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING USE OF THE INTERNET, ESPECIALLY BY MISSION-BASED USERS AROUND THE WORLD. IN 2019 PIR BEGAN REFRAMING ITS E&O EFFORTS IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION STATEMENT, I.E., TO SERVE AS "[A]N EXEMPLARY DOMAIN NAME REGISTRY AND INDUSTRY THOUGHT LEADER PROVIDING A TRUSTED DIGITAL IDENTITY AND SERVING AS A VALUED RESOURCE TO THOSE WORKING TO IMPROVE OUR WORLD." WHILE SUPPORTING ISOC REMAINS A CORE PIR MISSION AND ACTIVITY, PIR HAS EXPANDED THE SCOPE OF ITS E&O ACTIVITIES INTO WHAT CAN BE BETTER DESCRIBED AS "EXEMPLARY DOMAIN NAME REGISTRY" INITIATIVES, INCLUDING: PIR CREATED THE NETBEACON INSTITUTE (THE "INSTITUTE,PREVIOUSLY THE "DNS ABUSE INSTITUTE") IN ORDER TO HELP THE ENTIRE DOMAIN NAME INDUSTRY IMPROVE PRACTICES TO COMBAT ABUSES OF THE DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM ("DNS ABUSE"). THE INSTITUTE IS A DEPARTMENT WITHIN PIR AND HAS THREE PILLARS: EDUCATION, INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION. THE INSTITUTE CREATES AND PUBLISHES BEST PRACTICES TO HELP EDUCATE REGISTRIES AND REGISTRARS ON EFFECTIVE DNS ABUSE MITIGATION AND PREVENTION PRACTICES. THE INSTITUTE HAS ALREADY LAUNCHED TWO FLAGSHIP INITIATIVES AIMED TO REDUCE DNS ABUSE ACROSS THE INTERNET. FIRST, THE INSTITUTE CREATED THE VERY FIRST CENTRALIZED DNS ABUSE REPORTING TOOL CALLED NETBEACON REPORTER. NETBEACON REPORTER ALLOWS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT, SECURITY PROFESSIONALS, AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE TO REPORT INSTANCES OF DNS ABUSE AND NETBEACON REPORTER WILL THEN ROUTE THE NOTIFICATION TO THE PROPER REGISTRAR THAT SPONSORS THE DOMAIN. NETBEACON WAS DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CLEAN DNS AND IS COMPLETELY FREE TO USE FOR BOTH REPORTERS AND DOMAIN NAME REGISTRARS. NETBEACON REPORTER ROUTED MORE THAN 15,000 REFERRALS OF DNS ABUSE TO REGISTRARS IN 2023. THE INSTITUTE ALSO LAUNCHED NETBEACON MAP (MEASUREMENT AND ANALYTICS PLATFORM), WHICH HELPS MEASURE WHERE DNS ABUSE IS LOCATED AND CENTRALIZED ACROSS THE DNS. THE INSTITUTE PUBLISHED ITS METHODOLOGY FOR MEASURING DNS ABUSE AND HAS BEGUN PUBLISHING ITS REPORTS ON LEVELS OF PHISHING AND MALWARE ACROSS THE DNS. UNLIKE OTHER MEASUREMENT TOOLS, NETBEACON MAP SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIES REGISTRARS AND TOP-LEVEL DOMAINS WITH BOTH HIGHER AND LOWER THAN EXPECTED CONCENTRATIONS OF DNS ABUSE. LIKE NETBEACON REPORTER, NETBEACON MAP REPORTS ARE OFFERED AT NO COST. FINALLY, TO FULFILL ITS EDUCATION COMMITMENTS, THE INSTITUTE ALSO REGULARLY PUBLISHES BEST PRACTICES FOR REGISTRARS AND REGISTRIES FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATION OF DNS ABUSE. THE INSTITUTE AIMS TO BE GLOBAL IN ITS EFFORTS, AND ATTEMPTS TO MEET THE INDUSTRY WHERE THEY ARE. TO THAT END, THE INSTITUTE PARTICIPATES IN WEBINARS AND CONFERENCES, INCLUDING ORGANIZING A DAY OF DNS ABUSE DISCUSSIONS IN DA NANG, VIETNAM, AS PART OF APAC OUTREACH. -- PIR CREATED A TRUSTED NOTIFIER RELATIONSHIP WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, IN WHICH IT REFERS DOMAINS WITH SITES THAT ARE ESTABLISHED TO EITHER PHISH OR DEFRAUD POTENTIAL DONORS TO THE RED CROSS OR ITS VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS. THIS OCCURS PARTICULARLY IN RESPONSE TO ARMED CONFLICTS OR NATURAL DISASTERS (E.G., THE RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE, OR EARTHQUAKES, OR FLOODING INTERNATIONALLY). WHEN PIR RECEIVES A REFERRAL FROM THE RED CROSS, PIR WILL CONFIRM THE PRESENCE OF THE FRAUD AND THEN ACT ON THE DOMAINS PURSUANT TO OUR ANTI-ABUSE PROGRAM. PIR IS THE FIRST REGISTRY OPERATOR TO CREATE SUCH A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE RED CROSS. -- PIR CO-FOUNDED DNS ABUSE WORKING GROUP FOR GTLD REGISTRIES, WHERE DOMAIN NAME REGISTRIES CAN DISCUSS DEVELOPMENTS AND BEST PRACTICES RELATED TO DNS ABUSE IDENTIFICATION, MITIGATION, AND PREVENTION. -- PIR PREVIOUSLY SPEARHEADED DEVELOPMENT OF THE "FRAMEWORK TO ADDRESS ABUSE", WHICH INFORMS DOMAIN NAME REGISTRIES AND REGISTRARS HOW TO BEST ADDRESS DNS ABUSE AND EGREGIOUS FORMS OF ABUSE SUCH AS CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIALS ("CSAM"). -- PIR'S QUALITY PERFORMANCE INDEX (QPI) INITIATIVE SHOWCASES PIR'S INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP BY FOCUSING ON MAINTAINING THE QUALITY OF THE .ORG DOMAIN NAME SPACE. QPI WAS CREATED TO ENCOURAGE QUALITY DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATIONS AND LOWER THE INSTANCES OF ABUSES IN THE DOMAIN NAME SYSTEM. THE SCORE CALCULATED FROM THE QPI ALGORITHM CAN BE USED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES, INCLUDING DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR A VARIETY OF PIR CHANNEL AND MARKETING PROGRAMS. PIR HAS PRESENTED QPI TO OTHER DOMAIN NAME REGISTRIES AND REGISTRARS TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO CREATE AND ROLL OUT SIMILAR PROGRAMS. THE QPI PROGRAM CONTINUES TO RECEIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM REGISTRARS, THE ICANN COMMUNITY, AND THE LARGER DOMAIN NAME ECOSYSTEM. -- IN 2023, PIR CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH SELECT ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO SERVING THE MISSION DRIVEN, NONPROFIT COMMUNITIES INCLUDING CHARITY DIGITAL, THE GLOBAL CYBER ALLIANCE (GCA), AND COMMUNITY BOOST. WITH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, WE WERE ABLE TO SHARE OUR INTERNAL EXPERTISE ON CYBERSECURITY AND DIGITAL MARKETING STRATEGIES THROUGH PODCASTS AND SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES AT VARIOUS EVENTS. IN ADDITION, WE WERE ABLE TO EXCHANGE VALUABLE CONTENT INTO AND OUT OF OUR FREE RESOURCE PORTAL, THE .ORG LEARNING CENTER. -- IN 2023, OUR ANNUAL .ORG IMPACT AWARDS (OIAS) CONTINUED TO RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE A CONNECTION TO A REGISTERED .ORG DOMAIN NAME FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS, ACHIEVEMENTS AND IMPACT THEY HAVE MADE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WITH AN INCREASE OF AWARD MONEY FROM $105,000 TO $180,000, AND A MORE COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN, WE WERE ABLE TO REACH A TOTAL NUMBER OF 974 SUBMISSIONS FROM OVER 70 COUNTRIES, WITH A HIGHER QUALITY, MORE DIVERSE APPLICANT POOL OVERALL. IN NOVEMBER, THE ANNUAL AWARDS CEREMONY RETURNED TO AN IN-PERSON CELEBRATION AND BROUGHT OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER IN WASHINGTON, DC ON NOVEMBER 16. WE WELCOMED OVER 60 REPRESENTATIVES FROM 33 OF OUR 35 SELECTED FINALISTS, WITH INDIVIDUALS TRAVELING FROM COLUMBIA, MALAYSIA, NIGERIA, THE UK AND ALL ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO BE PART OF THE EVENT. WE CROWNED 7 CATEGORY WINNERS AND ONE .ORG OF THE YEAR WINNER, HOPE FOR JUSTICE AND TO DATE, THE .ORG IMPACT AWARDS HAS NOW RECOGNIZED 190 INCREDIBLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH A .ORG DOMAIN AND AWARDED $505,000 USD TO SUPPORT THEIR IMPACTFUL WORK TAKING PLACE AROUND THE WORLD. -- PIR'S ORG IN ACTION CAMPAIGN IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF OUR .ORG COMMUNITY AND THEIR POSITIVE IMPACT AROUND THE WORLD. IN 2023, WE ROLLED OUT SIX FEATURES CONTAINING THREE VIDEOS-ONE TWO-MINUTE CUT, TWO ONE-MINUTE CUTS, AND A WRITTEN ARTICLE. THE SIX ORGANIZATIONS THAT WE HIGHLIGHTED WERE WOMEN GIVING BACK, STOP AAPI HATE, YOUTH VS. APOCALYPSE, LETTERS TO STRANGERS, POINT FOUNDATION, AND THE HISPANIC FEDERATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6:	PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY IS A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION, AND ITS SOLE MEMBER IS THE INTERNET SOCIETY, WHICH IS CLASSIFIED AS A TAX-EXEMPT PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN CODE SECTION 501(C)(3).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A:	THE INTERNET SOCIETY APPOINTS THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B:	THE FOLLOWING DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE SUBJECT TO THE MEMBER'S APPROVAL: (1) AMENDMENT, REVOCATION OR REPEAL OF THE BYLAWS; (2) ENTERING INTO, AMENDING, TERMINATING, ASSIGNING, OR BRINGING ANY LEGAL ACTION WITH RESPECT TO, OR WAIVING ANY MATERIAL RIGHT UNDER, AND AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT WITH (I) THE INTERNET CORPORATION FOR ASSIGNED NAMES AND NUMBERS (ICANN) OR (II) PIR'S REGISTRY SERVICE PROVIDER; AND (III) PAYMENT, CONTRIBUTION OR SUBVENTION OF ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF $50,000 TO ANY PERSON, ENTITY OR ORGANIZATION, CHARITABLE OR OTHERWISE, OTHER THAN IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF GOODS OR SERVICES RECEIVED BY THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:	THE IRS FORM 990 IS PREPARED AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, BDO USA, LLP, WITH SUBSEQUENT REVIEW BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, VP FINANCE AND LEGAL COUNSEL. ONCE REVIEWED AND FINALIZED, THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW. PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AT A BOARD MEETING AND FILED SUBSEQUENT TO THE RESOLUTION OF ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:	PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES DISCLOSURE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, MANAGER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED AUTHORITY. AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF A FINANCIAL INTEREST AND MUST DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, AFTER CONSIDERING ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER A DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON. THE INTERESTED PERSON IS REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSES THE MATTER AND VOTES ON WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A BOARD MEMBER OR A COMMITTEE MEMBER IS DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DISCUSSES, DELIBERATES ON, AND VOTES ON, THE TRANSACTION IN QUESTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A:	IT IS THE GOAL OF PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY TO COMPENSATE EACH OF ITS OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AT A LEVEL THAT REPRESENTS THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THAT INDIVIDUAL'S SERVICES, AND DOES NOT EXCEED SUCH FAIR MARKET VALUE, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ALL FRINGE BENEFITS, AS WELL AS TOTAL CASH COMPENSATION. PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF VARIOUS MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EVERY OTHER YEAR, PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO ANALYZE COMPARABLE DATA RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF ITS CEO AND OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS PERFORMING WORK OR SERVICES FOR THE COMPANY. THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT USES A COMPARATIVE SURVEY IN THE WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA, LOOKING AT A MIX OF INDUSTRIES AND SIZES OF ORGANIZATIONS, BOTH NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT. THE CONSULTANT ANALYZES THE COMPENSATION RECEIVED BY SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS HOLDING COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. REGARDING THE CEO, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND ANALYZES THE CONSULTANT'S REPORT AND OTHER INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND MAKES ITS RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON THOSE FINDINGS. AFTER DETAILED DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION AMONG BOARD MEMBERS, THE RECOMMENDATION IS VOTED UPON, ACCEPTED BY THE FULL BOARD AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING. FOR 2023, COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO WAS ASSESSED AGAINST A THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION STUDY CONDUCTED IN 2022. COMPENSATION FOR STAFF DISQUALIFIED PERSONS OTHER THAN THE CEO FOLLOWS A SIMILAR PROCESS. ANNUALLY, THE CEO MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REGARDING THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER STAFF DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND ANALYZES THE CONSULTANT'S REPORT AND OTHER INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. AFTER DETAILED DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATION AMONG COMMITTEE MEMBERS, THE RECOMMENDATION IS VOTED UPON, ACCEPTED BY THE COMMITTEE AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. FOR 2023, COMPENSATION FOR OTHER STAFF DISQUALIFIED PERSONS WAS ASSESSED AGAINST A THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION STUDY CONDUCTED IN 2022. THE CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THESE DECISIONS ARE INFORMED BY ANNUAL BENCHMARKING PERFORMED BY PIR HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF USING DATA FROM A THIRD-PARTY VENDOR PLATFORM. BENCHMARK DATA PROVIDES BASE AND TOTAL CASH COMPENSATION RANGES FOR EACH POSITION BASED ON TITLE, YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS, INDUSTRY, AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:	THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO GUIDESTAR AND FREELY AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY MAKES ITS 990 RETURN AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART I, PART VI AND PART VII, BOARD MEMBERSHIP:	A TOTAL OF EIGHT PERSONS SERVED ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR, WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED IN PART VII OF FORM 990. AS OF DECEMBER 31ST, 2023, THERE WERE A TOTAL OF SIX VOTING BOARD MEMBERS SERVING THE ORGANIZATION AS DISCLOSED IN PART VI, LINE 1A AND PART I, LINE 3.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION B, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:	IDENTITY DIGITAL LIMITED PROVIDES REGISTRY TECHNICAL SERVICES TO PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY INCLUDING ELECTRONIC CONNECTION TO CUSTOMERS (REGISTRARS), TO ADD, MODIFY OR DELETE DOMAIN NAMES WITHIN THE .ORG AND OTHER TOP LEVEL DOMAIN DATABASES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE 24/7, 365 DAYS A YEAR, TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO REGISTRARS, DEVELOPMENT OF REGISTRY COMPUTER SOFTWARE SYSTEMS INCLUDING CUSTOMER BILLING, AND REVENUE RECOGNITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, (GAAP). IN ADDITION, IDENTITY DIGITAL LIMITED PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY'S DOMAIN NAME ABUSE POLICIES DESIGNED TO STOP OR REDUCE MALWARE, VIRUS OR OTHER ACTIVITIES. IDENTITY DIGITAL LIMITED ALSO COLLABORATES WITH PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY ON THE ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF CUSTOMER AND BUSINESS TRENDS BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2B:	PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY'S FINANCIAL RESULTS ARE INCLUDED IN A CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT REPORT ISSUED BY THE INTERNET SOCIETY, PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY'S SOLE MEMBER. IN ADDITION, PIR HAS SEPARATE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) 2023

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

Public Interest Registry

Employer identification number

33-1025119

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)THE INTERNET SOCIETY 11710 PLAZA AMERICA DR STE 400 RESTON,VA20190 54-1650477	EDUCATION	DC	501(C)(3)	7	NA		No
(2)INTERNET SOCIETY ASIA LIMITED 9 TEMASEK BLVD SUNTEC TOWER 038989 SN	CHARITABLE	SN			ISOC		No
(3)INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION 11710 PLAZA AMERICA DR STE 400 RESTON,VA20190 82-3285688	CHARITABLE	DC	501(C)(3)	12A, I	ISOC		No
(4)CONNECTED GIVING FOUNDATION 11710 PLAZA AMERICA DR STE 400 RESTON,VA20190 84-3558614	CHARITABLE	VA	501(C)(3)	12A, I	ISOC		No

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

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?
(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	Yes	No

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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

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 .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

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

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2023

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TY 2023 AffiliatedGroupSchedule

Name:

Public Interest Registry

EIN:

33-1025119

Affiliated Group Business Name:

INTERNET SOCIETY

Address. Either US or Foreign Type:

11710 PLAZA AMERICA DR STE 400
RESTON, VA20190

EIN:

54-1650477

Electing Organization Checkbox:

Total Grassroots Lobbying:

31,613

Total Direct Lobbying:

32,652

Total Lobbying Expenditures:

64,265

Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:

44,115,447

Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:

44,179,712

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:

1,000,000

Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:

250,000

Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:

Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:

Share Of Excess Lobbying:

Affiliated Group Business Name:

CONNECTED GIVING FOUNDATION

Address. Either US or Foreign Type:

11710 PLAZA AMERICA DR STE 400
RESTON, VA20190

EIN:

84-3558614

Electing Organization Checkbox:

Total Grassroots Lobbying:

Total Direct Lobbying:

Total Lobbying Expenditures:

Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:

1,139,991

Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:

1,139,991

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:

188,999

Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:

47,250

Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:

Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:

Share Of Excess Lobbying:

Affiliated Group Business Name:

INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION

Address. Either US or Foreign Type:

11710 PLAZA AMERICA DR STE 400
RESTON, VA20190

EIN:

82-3285688

Electing Organization Checkbox:

Total Grassroots Lobbying:

Total Direct Lobbying:

Total Lobbying Expenditures:

Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:

93,634,981

Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:

93,634,981

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:

1,000,000

Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:

250,000

Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:

Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:

Share Of Excess Lobbying:

Affiliated Group Business Name:

PUBLIC INTEREST REGISTRY

Address. Either US or Foreign Type:

11911 FREEDOM DRIVE
RESTON, VA20190

EIN:

33-1025119

Electing Organization Checkbox:

Total Grassroots Lobbying:

Total Direct Lobbying:

102

Total Lobbying Expenditures:

102

Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures:

102,518,092

Total Exempt Purpose Expenditures:

102,518,194

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount:

1,000,000

Grassroots Nontaxable Amount:

250,000

Tot Lobbying Grassroot Minus Non Tx:

Tot Lobby Expend Mns Lobbying Non Tx:

Share Of Excess Lobbying:

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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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) .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No