Internet Society - GuideStar Profile
PLATINUM2024

Internet Society

The Internet is for Everyone

aka ISOC   |   Reston, VA   |  http://www.InternetSociety.org

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Mission

The Internet Society supports and promotes the development of the Internet as a global technical infrastructure, a resource to enrich peoples lives, and a force for good in society. Our work aligns with our goals for the Internet to be open, globally-connected, secure, and trustworthy. We seek collaboration with all who share these goals. Together, we focus on: Building and supporting the communities that make the Internet work; Advancing the development and application of Internet infrastructure, technologies, and open standards; and advocating for policy that is consistent with our view of the Internet.

Ruling year info

1994

President & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Andrew Sullivan

Main address

11710 Plaza America Drive Suite 400

Reston, VA 20190 USA

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EIN

54-1650477

NTEE code info

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (W01)

Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (W05)

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (W12)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We focus on the development of the Internet as a critical global technical infrastructure, working to ensure it can be a resource to enrich peoples lives, and a force for good in society.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

We help grow the Internet.

One-third of the worlds population isn't connected. We are committed to closing the digital divide by bringing together the people and technology needed to give everyone the access they want. This includes:
- Connecting the Unconnected
- Fostering Sustainable Peering Infrastructure
- Measuring the Internet

Population(s) Served
Adults

We advocate for a secure, trusted and more resilient Internet. We defend the Internet from those who could make it less secure, less resilient, and less open. This includes:
- Countering Internet Threats
- Defending the Internet in the United Nations
- Extending Encryption
- Guiding Constructive Internet Policy
- Helping Shape Internet Legal Precedent
- Sharing Cutting Edge Knowledge
- Securing Global Routing

Population(s) Served
Adults

We are a global movement that champions an Internet of hope, opportunity, and celebrates humanity. But Internet access is no longer a luxury. It is a virtual lifeline. Be part of the solution. This includes:
- Leadership Programs: Early Career Fellowship and Mid Career Fellowship
- Policy Programs: Youth Ambassador Program and Policymaker Program
- Learning
- Alumni Network

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of individuals attending community events or trainings

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We shape the Internet of the future.

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Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Communities with improved digital equality through extension of the Internet

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We help grow the Internet.

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Increasing

Advocacy actions improving public awareness in over 60 countries

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We make the Internet stronger.

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Increasing

Innovative and publically available resources developed to improve public understanding

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We make the Internet stronger.

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Output - describing our activities and reach

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Increasing

Amicus briefs filed to empower the legal community

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We make the Internet stronger.

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Countries with growth of local traffic enabling affordable internet connectivity

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We help grow the Internet.

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Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our vision is for an open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy Internet for everyone.

Working with local chapters, policymakers, and technical experts worldwide, we help build, promote, and defend the Internet. There is an Internet Society member on almost every continent.

The Internet Society is made up of:
90,000+ individual members
87 organization members
129 chapters and special interest groups

With our global community and local champions, we work on the ground to reduce barriers to access, make the Internet faster and cheaper, and advocate for the right policies so it can grow.

We equip people to protect the Internet's foundation and advocate for the tools that keep it secure and trusted.

We have trained a global network of Internet champions shaping the Internet of the future. We offer free courses
and leadership, policy, and technical programs to empower people with the right skills and knowledge.

Weve formed strategic partnerships with other international organizations made up of governments, private companies, academic institutions, and technical communities to grow and strengthen the Internet for future generations.

We celebrate innovation and fresh thinking by awarding efforts that support the Internet and the
positive difference it can make.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Internet Society

Board of directors
as of 03/29/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Ted Hardie

Cisco

Term: 2023 - 2026

Olufunke Baruwa

Ramanou Biaou

Brian Haberman

Victor Kuarsingh

Barry Leiba

Luis Martinez

Charles Mok

Caleb Ogundele

Robert Pepper

Jon Peterson

Andrew Sullivan

(ex-officio)

Laura Thomson

Sagarika Wickramasekera

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes