AT THE INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION, WE FOCUS ON FUNDING INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN THE INTERNET IN FUNCTION AND REACH SO THAT IT CAN EFFECTIVELY SERVE ALL PEOPLE. OUR WORK ADVANCES THE VISION OF THE INTERNET SOCIETY (ISOC): THE INTERNET IS FOR EVERYONE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $250k
- Bonus
- $49k
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- $49k
- Other
- $85k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $215k
- Bonus
- $23k
- Other
- $36k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $212k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- $577
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $79k
- Bonus
- $35k
- Other
- $112k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $89k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- $274
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- $15k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- $2k
- Other
- $378
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $77k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $262
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $86k
- Bonus
- $27k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $886
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in Virginia | $250k | $49k | $4k | $17k | $364k $399k |
Md, Internet Fdn(thru 07/23) Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $179k | $49k | $85k | — | $324k $355k |
Vp, Empowerment and Outreach Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $215k | $23k | $36k | — | $274k $300k |
Vp, Communications Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $212k | $19k | $577 | $2k | $268k $294k |
Head of Cont Com(thru 04/23) Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $79k | $35k | $112k | $16k | $242k $265k |
SVP and General Counsel Senior Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $89k | $17k | $274 | $11k | $186k $204k |
Director, Media Relations Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $157k | $9k | $15k | — | $181k $198k |
Operations Director Median to 75th percentile | $137k | $2k | $378 | $16k | $177k $194k |
SVP & CFO Median to 75th percentile | $77k | $15k | $262 | $14k | $173k $189k |
President & CEO Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in Virginia | $86k | $27k | — | $886 | $154k $169k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION received $364,282 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Virginia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION reported $39.8M in total revenue and $93.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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