Protect Internet Freedom Inc is located in Alexandria, VA. Protect Internet Freedom Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2016, Protect Internet Freedom Inc generated $602.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (73.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2016. 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
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE A GROUP FOCUSED ON DEFENDING A FREE AND OPEN INTERNET, AND PRESERVING IT AS A TOOL FOR DEMOCRATIC DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION, SOCIETAL CHANGE, AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION. OUR MISSION IS TO KEEP THE INTERNET FREE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROTECT INTERNET FREEDOM RETAINED EXPERTS AND PERFORMED RESEARCH IN GRASSROOTS EDUCATION, EARNED MEDIA AND DIGITAL OUTREACH TO OUR 2 MILLION PLUS SUPPORTERS ON GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF THE INTERNET AND ITS IMPACT ON A FREE AND OPEN INTERNET AND CONSUMER ONLINE PRIVACY.
PROTECT INTERNET FREEDOM ENGAGED IN OUTREACH TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND ITS EFFECT ON A FREE AND OPEN INTERNET AND CONSUMER ONLINE PRIVACY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED DIGITAL OUTREACH, STRATEGY ADVISEMENT AND EDUCATION.
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Dci Group Az Llc Mgmt Advisory Svcs | 12/30/16 | $445,000 |
Vertical Stratred Pulse Comm Project Management | 12/30/16 | $797,880 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $602,322 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $602,322 |
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 | $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 | $602,322 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $726,950 |
Fees for services: Legal | $23,814 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,094 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $135,620 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $59,514 |
Travel | $9,875 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,631 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,646 |
All other expenses | $795,167 |
Total functional expenses | $1,782,253 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $254,024 |
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 | $7,400 |
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 | $261,424 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $122,268 |
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 | $122,268 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $139,156 |