Internews Network
- Assets
- $32.8m
- Revenue
- $123.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 253
- Location
- Arcata, CA
- Founding
- 06/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 94-3027961
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 12/2023, Internews employed 253 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 12/2023, Internews generated $123.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $123.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 9 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 184 individual grants totaling $26,589,218. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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 ENHANCES MEDIA CONTENT DIVERSITY BY EQUIPPING LOCAL PARTNERS WITH NECESSARY TOOLS AND PROMOTING MEDIA LITERACY. WE ALSO IMPROVE CITIZEN ACCESS TO CIVIC INFORMATION TO FOSTER PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN ACCOUNTABILITY. OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE TRAINING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CONSULTATIONS FOR LOCAL PARTNERS TO BOLSTER INDEPENDENT MEDIA RESILIENCE. FURTHERMORE, WE ENCOURAGE STRONG COMMUNITY-MEDIA LINKS TO DELIVER MORE RELEVANT LOCAL NEWS.
GLOBAL PROGRAMS:INTERNEWS OPERATES IN FOUR KEY AREAS GLOBALLY TO SUPPORT PARTNERS IN DEMANDING, BUILDING, AND PROTECTING 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 ONLINE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. OUR GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY TEAM WORKS TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MOBILE AND INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES, PARTICULARLY IN INFORMATION-HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS.
ASIA:IN ASIA, INTERNEWS COLLABORATES WITH JOURNALISTS AND MEDIA OUTLETS TO DIVERSIFY INFORMATION. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE REPORTING ON CORRUPTION, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, AND DEMOCRATIC AND PEACE PROCESSES. OUR INITIATIVES PROVIDE JOURNALISTS WITH TOOLS TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENT MEDIA. ADDITIONALLY, WE TRAIN JOURNALISTS TO INCREASE DIGITAL SECURITY AWARENESS AND PROMOTE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND FREE SPEECH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Avis Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Montgomery Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Kessler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kaizar Campwala Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Chanoff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Simone Otus Coxe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Globalization Partners Llc Human Resources | 12/30/23 | $430,508 |
Midpoint Medialab Llc Media Consulting | 12/30/23 | $335,484 |
Ingalls Information Security Llc Cybersecurity | 12/30/23 | $249,862 |
Cohnreznick Information Technology | 12/30/23 | $228,205 |
Grf Cpas & Advisors Accounting | 12/30/23 | $196,043 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $93,974,716 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,876,020 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $91,342 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $123,850,736 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $56,875 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $123,908,095 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,354,877 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $36,057,244 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,197,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $933,002 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $34,345,899 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,460,842 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,773,970 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,589,753 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $334,521 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $344,673 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $21,600 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,195,112 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,671 |
| Office expenses | $1,583,693 |
| Information technology | $1,152,126 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,100,000 |
| Travel | $3,435,903 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $204,640 |
| Interest | $238 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $69,728 |
| Insurance | $1,035,879 |
| All other expenses | $863,848 |
| Total functional expenses | $123,452,380 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,624,195 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $446,204 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,420,120 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,756,625 |
| 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 | $2,376,101 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $182,854 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,821,506 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,205,286 |
| Total assets | $32,832,891 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,503,554 |
| Grants payable | $1,830,252 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,212,341 |
| 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 | $6,951,234 |
| Total liabilities | $24,497,381 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,486,789 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,848,721 |
| 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 | $32,832,891 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Internews Network has awarded $6,317,567 in support to 27 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR NON-FOR-PROFIT LAW PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $1,430,225 |
MERCY CORPS PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $1,358,870 |
PARTNERSGLOBAL PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $1,110,489 |
THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $417,734 |
FREEDOM HOUSE INC PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $260,170 |
RESULTS FOR DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE INC PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $298,352 |