Internews Network
- Assets
- $19.1m
- Revenue
- $84.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 217
- Location
- Arcata, CA
- Founding
- 06/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, 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.
Form
990
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeanne Bourgault President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $300,539 |
Marjorie Rouse Chief Program Officer | Officer | 40 | $254,925 |
Shannon England VP Global Development | 40 | $253,317 | |
Kathleen Duffy VP Global Technology Programs | 40 | $214,375 | |
Deborah Ensor Sr. Vice President - Tlu | 40 | $197,779 | |
Alexander Cole Vp- External Affairs | 40 | $195,960 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Decolonize Design Business Development | 12/30/21 | $213,000 |
Liberty Concepts Business Development | 12/30/21 | $185,000 |
Anthony Garrett & Associates Llc Usg Policy Advisory Services | 12/30/21 | $180,000 |
Vera Solutions Information Technology | 12/30/21 | $212,619 |
Mercer (Us) Inc Human Resources | 12/30/21 | $183,000 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,997,155 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $19,812,069 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $788,862 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $633,939 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $22,942,948 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,117,303 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,378,119 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,160,164 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $203,205 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $210,196 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $29,611 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $16,489,832 |
| Advertising and promotion | $33,347 |
| Office expenses | $1,405,653 |
| Information technology | $765,606 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,185,317 |
| Travel | $986,893 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $48,665 |
| Interest | $73 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $576,798 |
| Insurance | $723,645 |
| All other expenses | $1,154,713 |
| Total functional expenses | $83,468,089 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,117,307 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $108,432 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,688,347 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,807,935 |
| 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 | $883,601 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $918,561 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $549,904 |
| Total assets | $19,074,087 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,053,276 |
| Grants payable | $2,081,475 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,517,968 |
| 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 | $899,784 |
| Total liabilities | $13,552,503 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,982,631 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,538,953 |
| 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 | $19,074,087 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Internews Network has awarded $4,848,612 in support to 26 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $1,652,505 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $716,707 |
Durham, NC PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $530,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $340,575 |
GUARDIAN PROJECT OLIVER COADY INC PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $262,670 |
Notre Dame, IN PURPOSE: MEDIA DEVELOPMENT | $242,901 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Internews Network has recieved totaling $3,809,755.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Internews Network Arcata, CA | $19,074,087 | $84,725,218 |
Public Media Group Of Southern California Burbank, CA | $120,528,113 | $44,366,663 |
Independent Television Service Inc San Francisco, CA | $30,120,260 | $24,197,338 |
Intelecom Intelligent Telecommunications Pasadena, CA | $0 | $19,676,869 |
Kvie Inc Sacramento, CA | $26,593,294 | $15,075,890 |
Hawaii Public Television Foundation Honolulu, HI | $47,313,263 | $9,289,551 |
Olelo Community Television Honolulu, HI | $14,902,025 | $7,001,608 |
Minority Television Project Inc San Mateo, CA | $59,498,767 | $69,287,301 |
Channel 5 Public Broadcasting Inc Reno, NV | $10,387,926 | $6,071,979 |
Valley Public Television Inc Fresno, CA | $3,745,681 | $4,651,437 |
Southern Oregon Public Television Inc Medford, OR | $2,762,585 | $2,831,337 |
Portland Community Media Portland, OR | $5,021,187 | $2,944,932 |