Internews Network

Organization Overview

Internews Network, operating under the name Internews, is located in Arcata, CA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Internews employed 217 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Internews is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Internews generated $84.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $83.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Internews has awarded 129 individual grants totaling $14,630,946. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EUROPE AND EURASIA:IN EUROPE AND EURASIA, INTERNEWS DIVERSIFIES MEDIA CONTENT BY PROVIDING LOCAL PARTNERS WITH RELEVANT TOOLS AND INCREASING MEDIA LITERACY AMONG BOTH YOUTHS AND ADULTS. INTERNEWS ALSO IMPROVES CITIZEN ACCESS TO CIVICALLY RELEVANT INFORMATION TO INCREASE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN ACCOUNTABILITY. INTERNEWS PROVIDES LOCAL PARTNERS WITH TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTATIONS TO STRENGTHEN THE RESILIENCE OF INDEPENDENT MEDIA. INTERNEWS ALSO PROMOTES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STRONG LINKS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND MEDIA OUTLETS TO PROVIDE MORE RELEVANT LOCAL NEWS. INTERNEWS WORKS THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF MISINFORMATION ON COVID-19 AND OTHER ISSUES. INTERNEWS PROMOTES MEDIA RESILIENCE BY EXPANDING AUDIENCES FOR COMPETITIVE, INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND ENHANCING THEIR SAFETY AND SECURITY.


AFRICA:IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, INTERNEWS SUPPORTS JOURNALISTS AND MEDIA OUTLETS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH, HUMANITARIAN RESOURCES, AND GOVERNMENTAL PROCESSES. INTERNEWS INCREASES KNOWLEDGE ON COVID-19 AND HIV PREVENTION SCIENCE BY CONNECTING A NETWORK OF JOURNALISTS, ADVOCATES, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS IN THE REGION. INTERNEWS ALSO WORKS WITH VARIOUS REFUGEE AND IDP COMMUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR INTERNAL COMMUNICATION AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION WITH HUMANITARIAN SERVICE PROVIDERS. ADDITIONALLY, INTERNEWS WORKS TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT IN POLITICAL PROCESSES BY TRAINING JOURNALISTS SUPPORTING MEDIA THAT ENHANCE CHANNELS FOR CITIZENS TO ACCESS ELECTORAL INFORMATION IN COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY CONFLICT, SUCH AS SOUTH SUDAN, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, AND THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (DRC). INTERNEWS SUPPORTS REFUGEE AND IDP COMMUNITIES BY ENHANCING ACCESS TO RELIABLE INFORMATION AND SUPPORTING MEDIA ENGAGEMENT IN PEACE AND DEMOCRATIC PROCESSES. INTERNEWS WORKS WITH LOCAL RADIO BROADCASTERS AND OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS TO PROVIDE DISPLACED COMMUNITIES WITH LOCAL RELEVANT AND ACCURATE INFORMATION. ADDITIONALLY, INTERNEWS SUPPORTS THE FACILITATION OF PEACEFUL PROCESSES IN CONFLICT AREAS BY INCREASING INFORMED CIVIC PARTICIPATION.


GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY:INTERNEWS WORKS IN FOUR KEY AREAS TO SUPPORT PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD TO DEMAND, BUILD, AND PROTECT A SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND OPEN INTERNET FOR ALL. WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL ADAPTATION OF OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE, GLOBAL DIGITAL SAFETY PROCESSES AND STANDARDS, AND LOCAL ADVOCACY INITIATIVES AROUND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ONLINE. THIS WORK SUPPORTS INTERNET USERS TO HAVE THE CAPACITY TO SAFELY ACCESS INFORMATION AND PROTECT THEIR RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH. INTERNEWS' GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY TEAM AIMS TO ACHIEVE THIS FOR ALL COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS, NOTABLY WOMEN, YOUTH, AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS SUCH AS JOURNALISTS AND DIGITAL ACTIVISTS. INTERNEWS WORKS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MOBILE AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES TO ENABLE MORE OPEN AND FREE DIALOGUE, PARTICULARLY IN INFORMATION-HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Decolonize Design
Business Development
$213,000
Vera Solutions
Information Technology
$212,619
Liberty Concepts
Business Development
$185,000
Mercer (Us) Inc
Human Resources
$183,000
Anthony Garrett & Associates Llc
Usg Policy Advisory Services
$180,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $58,059,180
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$26,665,526
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $31,880
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$84,724,706
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $112
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $400
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $84,725,218

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Internews Network has awarded $4,848,612 in support to 26 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR NON-FOR-PROFIT LAW

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

$1,652,505

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

$716,707

Durham, NC

PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

$530,000

OPERATOR FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

$340,575

GUARDIAN PROJECT OLIVER COADY INC

PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

$262,670

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Notre Dame, IN

PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

$242,901
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Internews Network has recieved totaling $3,809,755.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Loud Hound Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF LISTENING POST COLLECTIVE IN ARIZONA, GEORGIA, NEVADA, PENNSYLVANIA, WISCONSIN

$800,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$619,755
Center For Disaster Philanthropy Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: THIS GRANT WAS AWARDED FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE IN BOLIVIA, COLOMBIA AND PERU TO STRENGTHEN INDIGENOUS, AFRO-DESCENDANT AND LAST-MILE HEALTH NETWORKS AND BUILD TRUST AROUND COVID-19 VACCINES.

$450,000
Loud Hound Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF LISTENING POST COLLECTIVE IN ARIZONA, GEORGIA, NEVADA, PENNSYLVANIA, WISCONSIN

$400,000
James Irvine Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: FOR CIVIC MEDIA IN THE IE AND FRESNO

$300,000
Aids Vaccine Advocacy Coalition

New York, NY

PURPOSE: HIV VACCINE AND BIOM

$260,801
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