Internet Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Internet Association employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Internet Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Internet Association generated $840.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE FREE, INNOVATIVE AND DECENTRALIZED ARCHITECTURE OF THE INTERNET THAT HAS ENABLED IT TO EVOLVE INTO A POWERFUL ENGINE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY. BY CHANNELING THE STRENGTHS, CULTURES AND STORIES OF THE INTERNET, AND ITS VAST COMMUNITY OF USERS, THE INTERNET ASSOCIATION ENSURES THAT LEGISLATORS, REGULATORS, AND THE MEDIA UNDERSTAND THE PROFOUND POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE INTERNET AND INTERNET COMPANIES ON JOBS, ECONOMIC GROWTH, FREEDOM, CREATIVITY, COMMERCE, PRODUCTIVITY, EDUCATION, PROSPERITY AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INTERNET ASSOCIATION REPRESENTED THE INTERESTS OF AMERICA'S LEADING INTERNET COMPANIES AND THEIR GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF USERS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ADVANCING PUBLIC POLICY SOLUTIONS TO STRENGTHEN AND PROTECT INTERNET FREEDOM, FOSTER INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH ANDEMPOWER USERS.THE MEMBER COMPANIES HAVE JOINED FORCES TO FORM THE INTERNET ASSOCIATION, AN UMBRELLA PUBLIC POLICY ORGANIZATION, DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING AND PROTECTING A FREE AND INNOVATIVE INTERNET. THE INTERNET ASSOCIATION HAS RELENTLESSLY REPRESENTED THIS CRITICAL ECONOMIC SECTOR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MAIN STREET BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUAL USERS, TO ENSURE THAT THE INTERNET WILL ALWAYS HAVE A VOICE IN WASHINGTON AND A SEAT AT THE TABLE.THE INTERNET ASSOCIATION AND ITS MEMBER COMPANIES ENGAGED IN DIRECT ADVOCACY, EDUCATING POLICYMAKERS ON THE PROFOUND POSITIVE IMPACTS OF THE INTERNET AND INTERNET COMPANIES. THE INTERNET ASSOCIATION ALSO ENGAGED IN GRASSROOTS LOBBYING TO AFFECT LEGISLATIVE OR EXECUTIVEACTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mike Dabbs Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lauren Culbertson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Clint Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brian Huseman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Caitlin Brosseau Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mark Buse Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Wilmer Hale Legal | 12/30/21 | $421,147 |
Narrative Strategies Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $270,000 |
S-3 Group Lobbying | 12/30/21 | $195,000 |
Monument Advocacy Lobbying | 12/30/21 | $182,700 |
Mcdermott Will & Emery Legal | 12/30/21 | $245,037 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $124,939 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,053,774 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,178,713 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$418,650 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $840,404 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $259,894 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,311,342 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $610,854 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,147 |
Payroll taxes | $71,604 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $42,658 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,964 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $10,450 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,060 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $40,078 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,685 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $6,166 |
Total functional expenses | $2,427,902 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Internet Association has awarded $112,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AFTER-SCHOOL ALL STARS PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $97,000 |
JACK KEMP FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FORUM ON OPPORTUNITY IN THE NEW DIGITAL ECONOMY | $15,000 |