Global Network Initiative
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-2322782
Organization Overview
Global Network Initiative is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Global Network Initiative employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Network Initiative 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, Global Network Initiative generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECTING AND ADVANCING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRIVACY IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) SECTOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THERE ARE FOUR CORE DOCUMENTS THAT DESCRIBE THE INITIATIVE'S OBJECTIVES AND THE KEY COMMITMENTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS:THE PRINCIPLES STATE THE OVERARCHING COMMITMENT OF THE INITIATIVE'S MEMBERS TO COLLABORATE IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF USER RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRIVACY. THE PRINCIPLES PROVIDE HIGH-LEVEL GUIDANCE TO THE ICT INDUSTRY ON HOW TO RESPECT, PROTECT AND ADVANCE USER RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRIVACY, INCLUDING WHEN FACED WITH GOVERNMENT DEMANDS FOR CENSORSHIP AND DISCLOSURE OF USERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION. THE PRINCIPLES ARE INTENDED TO HAVE GLOBAL APPLICATION AND ARE GROUNDED IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAWS AND STANDARDS INCLUDING THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ("UDHR"), THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL & POLITICAL RIGHTS ("ICCPR") AND THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS ("ICESCR").THE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES PROVIDE MORE DETAILED GUIDANCE TO ICT COMPANIES ON HOW TO PUT THE PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE AND ALSO PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK FOR COLLABORATION AMONG COMPANIES, NGO'S, INVESTORS AND ACEDMICS. THE GUIDELINES WILL BE REGULARLY REVIEWED AND REVISED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ACTUAL EXPERIENCE, EVOLVING CIRCUMSTANCES AND STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK.THE ACCOUNTABILITY, POLICY & LEARNING FRAMEWORK SETS OUT A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE, GOALS FOR COLLABORATION AND A SYSTEM OF COMPANY ACCOUNTABILITY TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES, MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND ENSURE THE INTEGRITY AND EFFICACY OF THE INITIATIVE.THE GOVERNANCE CHARTER ESTABLISHES GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND DEFINES KEY ORGANIZATIONAL ELEMENTS FOR GNI.
THERE ARE FOUR CORE DOCUMENTS THAT DESCRIBE THE INITIATIVE'S OBJECTIVES AND THE KEY COMMITMENTS OF THE PARTICIPANTS:THE PRINCIPLES STATE THE OVERARCHING COMMITMENT OF THE INITIATIVE'S MEMBERS TO COLLABORATE IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF USER RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRIVACY. THE PRINCIPLES PROVIDE HIGH-LEVEL GUIDANCE TO THE ICT INDUSTRY ON HOW TO RESPECT, PROTECT AND ADVANCE USER RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PRIVACY, INCLUDING WHEN FACED WITH GOVERNMENT DEMANDS FOR CENSORSHIP AND DISCLOSURE OF USERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION. THE PRINCIPLES ARE INTENDED TO HAVE GLOBAL APPLICATION AND ARE GROUNDED IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAWS AND STANDARDS INCLUDING THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ("UDHR"), THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL & POLITICAL RIGHTS ("ICCPR") AND THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS ("ICESCR").THE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES PROVIDE MORE DETAILED GUIDANCE TO ICT COMPANIES ON HOW TO PUT THE PRINCIPLES INTO PRACTICE AND ALSO PROVIDE THE FRAMEWORK FOR COLLABORATION AMONG COMPANIES, NGO'S, INVESTORS AND ACEDMICS. THE GUIDELINES WILL BE REGULARLY REVIEWED AND REVISED TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT ACTUAL EXPERIENCE, EVOLVING CIRCUMSTANCES AND STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK.THE ACCOUNTABILITY, POLICY & LEARNING FRAMEWORK SETS OUT A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE, GOALS FOR COLLABORATION AND A SYSTEM OF COMPANY ACCOUNTABILITY TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES, MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND ENSURE THE INTEGRITY AND EFFICACY OF THE INITIATIVE.THE GOVERNANCE CHARTER ESTABLISHES GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE AND DEFINES KEY ORGANIZATIONAL ELEMENTS FOR GNI.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Pielemeier Policy Director | 40 | $149,017 | |
Judith Lichtenberg Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
David Kaye Board Member-Independent C | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Agustina Delcamp Board Member-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Lewis Segall Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Miranda Sissons Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $258,489 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $915,045 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,173,534 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $132 |
| 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 | $1,173,666 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $227,688 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,769 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $477,295 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,634 |
| Other employee benefits | $94,277 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,894 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $64,262 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $103,384 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $356 |
| Information technology | $6,309 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,117 |
| Travel | $177 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $330 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $481 |
| Insurance | $9,313 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,085,992 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $767,232 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $459,655 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $143,587 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,522 |
| 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 | $10,493 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $686 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,190 |
| Total assets | $1,390,365 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,646 |
| 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 | $37,646 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $764,511 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $588,208 |
| 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 | $1,390,365 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Global Network Initiative has recieved totaling $22,474.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Internews Network Arcata, CA PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $22,474 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fund For Global Human Rights Washington, DC | $22,579,064 | $20,039,365 |
Polaris Project Washington, DC | $10,122,155 | $15,934,306 |
Public International Law And Policy Group Arlington, VA | $2,281,617 | $5,905,659 |
Thesentry Org Inc Washington, DC | $5,707,707 | $3,248,800 |
The International Centre For Missing And Exploited Children Alexandria, VA | $2,122,392 | $4,970,209 |
Goodweave International Washington, DC | $6,013,211 | $2,932,412 |
International Institute On Race Equality And Human Rights Washington, DC | $632,450 | $3,501,289 |
Center For International Policy Inc Washington, DC | $2,456,013 | $2,137,071 |
International Labor Rights Forum Washington, DC | $4,976,810 | $4,192,163 |
Human Life International Front Royal, VA | $6,255,479 | $4,923,421 |
Sjac Washington, DC | $1,235,571 | $2,644,712 |
Fuller Project For International Reporting Inc Washington, DC | $5,105,040 | $2,083,731 |