Internews Network
89% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Internews Network is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arcata, California, registered in 1987, with $111,303,831 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Po Box 4448, Arcata, CA, 95518 EIN 94-3027961 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$111.3M
▼ 10.2% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$111.6M
Net assets
$8.0M
Employees
239
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Internews Network: 89% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Internews Network: 1 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Internews Network: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Internews Network: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See part iii, line 1.
What they do
Asia:in asia, internews collaborates with journalists and media outlets to diversify information. we partner with local organizations to improve reporting on corruption, environmental issues, and democratic and peace processes. our initiatives provide journalists with tools to strengthen sustainable independent media. additionally, we train journalists to increase digital security awareness and promote investigative journalism and free speech.
Other projects:internews has a portfolio of projects that support communities outside of internews traditional geographic view. these programs can serve communities both globally and can support communities that are located domestically in the united states as well. our listening post collective supports domestic communities and promotes access to trustworthy, relevant information. other programs serve to support independent and small media outlets by promoting business viability and sustainability and provide useful toolkits to help drive many different facets of business.
Middle east and north africa:in mena, internews supports journalists, media outlets, and civil society in enhancing data journalism and supporting female journalists. we build journalists' capacity to report on sexual and gender-based violence and provide digital security support and mentoring for journalists and human rights activists.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 4448, Arcata, CA, 95518
- City
- Arcata
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55.5M (FY2013) to $111.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29.6MNet assets $8.0M
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$37.7M
Total liabilities
$29.6M
Net assets
$8.0M
Salaries & benefits
$43.9M
39% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,303,831▼10.2% | $111,580,468▼9.6% | $8,019,810▼3.8% | $37,664,556▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $123,908,095▲15.7% | $123,452,380▲17.8% | $8,335,510▲6.0% | $32,832,891▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $107,096,781▲26.4% | $104,754,100▲25.5% | $7,863,307▲42.4% | $29,674,217▲55.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,725,218▲13.4% | $83,468,089▲13.7% | $5,521,584▲29.5% | $19,074,087▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $74,708,960▲11.9% | $73,438,676▲10.5% | $4,264,455▲42.4% | $19,255,293▲51.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $66,793,506▲24.6% | $66,484,536▲23.6% | $2,994,171▲14.0% | $12,740,958▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,606,756▲0.7% | $53,787,544▲0.7% | $2,625,541▼17.8% | $11,991,239▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,245,387▲4.0% | $53,433,944▲4.1% | $3,192,872▲5.6% | $11,610,503▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $51,196,517▼9.3% | $51,318,176▼8.4% | $3,022,549▲17.7% | $10,993,524▼81.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,435,553▲7.4% | $56,038,083▲6.9% | $2,568,725▲18.3% | $59,377,263▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $52,523,028▼5.3% | $52,400,326▼5.3% | $2,171,255▲6.0% | $46,105,269▼21.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $55,475,289 | $55,346,535▲1.1% | $2,048,553▲6.7% | $58,474,726▼42.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $54,750,072 | $1,919,799 | $101,160,759 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jeanne Bourgault — $386,607 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Bourgault | President and Ceo | 40 | $386,607 |
| Marjorie Rouse | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $256,736 |
| Shannon England | Vp Global Development | 40 | $254,416 |
| Robyn Mordeno | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $245,000 |
| Joseph Trees | Vp Enterprise Risk & Field Op. | 40 | $214,474 |
| Deborah Ensor | Sr. Vice President - Tlu | 40 | $211,953 |
| Maria Fernandez Garcia | Vp For Programs | 40 | $207,770 |
| Erica Feldkamp | Vp Technology Solutions | 40 | $204,503 |
| Anna Soellner | Director | 1 | — |
| Anne Avis | Co-chair | 1 | — |
| Arran Bardige | Director | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Rader | Director | 1 | — |
| Bill Lowery | Director | 1 | — |
| Chanpreet Arora | Director | 1 | — |
| David Hoffman | Director | 1 | — |
| John Montgomery | Co-chair | 1 | — |
| Kaizar Campwala | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Delaney | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Chanoff | Director | 1 | — |
| Melissa Ong | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ingalls Information Security LLC | Cybersecurity | $217,684 |
| Globalization Partners LLC | Human Resources | $178,960 |
| Anthony Garrett & Associates LLC | Advisory Services | $169,000 |
| Midpoint Medialab LLC | Media Consulting | $157,375 |
| Curious Shapes | Advisory Services | $148,980 |
Grants received · $123.9M total
154 grants to Internews Network totaling $123.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom House Inc | Supporting human rights, democratic initiatives and/or rule of law | 2024 | $6,002,831 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | International | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment, international, foreign affairs & national security, information and communications | 2024 | $277,469 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Freedom House Inc | Supporting human rights, democratic initiatives and/or rule of law | 2023 | $8,318,186 |
| National Democratic Institute For International Affairs | Rights | 2023 | $2,257,120 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Conservation | 2023 | $1,182,010 |
| International Foundation For Electoral Systems | Programmatic and technical activities | 2023 | $988,551 |
| Pact Inc | Grant for health/hiv prevention project | 2023 | $279,714 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | International | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $155,200 |
| World Resources Institute | Promote envir sustainable transport solutions | 2023 | $147,149 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $123,500 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | International, foreign affairs & national security | 2023 | $100,000 |
Grants made · $3.5M in FY2024
34 grants totaling $3.5M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Internews Network →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Corps | Media development | $1,037,232 |
| International Center For Not-for- Profit Law Inc | Media development | $853,415 |
| Breakthrough Media Network Ltd | Media development | $289,085 |
| Freedom House Inc | Media development | $195,282 |
| Sembramedia | Media development | $149,995 |
| Grupo Conexo LLC | Media development | $129,975 |
| Objsee Objective-see Foundation Inc | Media development | $80,718 |
| Olivercoady Inc | Media development | $71,431 |
| Global Network Initiative | Media development | $68,331 |
| Horizontal | Media development | $63,995 |
| Arccodotinfo Inc | Media development | $61,604 |
| Media Alliance | Media development | $59,945 |
| Sjac | Media development | $51,098 |
| Lede New Orleans Inc | Media development | $49,500 |
| Rights Action Lab Inc | Media development | $46,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Internews Network a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Internews Network is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3027961, based in Arcata, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Internews Network's EIN?
- Internews Network's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3027961.
- How much revenue does Internews Network report?
- Internews Network reported $111,303,831 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Internews Network's spending goes to programs?
- Internews Network spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Internews Network have?
- CharityIndex grades Internews Network B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Internews Network's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Internews Network's latest Form 990 is $386,607, paid to Jeanne Bourgault (President and Ceo).
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Data for Internews Network (EIN 94-3027961) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.