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INTERNEWS NETWORK

ARCATA, CA · EIN 943027961 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE A320 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Very Large (>$50M) · www.internews.org
revenue
$74.7M
expenses
$73.4M
net assets
$4.3M
employees
179
volunteers
23
program ratio
87%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

SEE PART III, LINE 1.

profile · synthesized from sources

Internews is a nonprofit organization that supports independent media and free expression in over 50 countries. For more than 40 years, it has worked to strengthen local media outlets, train journalists, and improve access to accurate information on issues including health, environment, and governance. The organization focuses on building sustainable media ecosystems through technical expertise and local partnerships.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $18.76M
    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.
  2. #2 $6.83M
    ASIA:IN ASIA, INTERNEWS SUPPORTS JOURNALISTS AND MEDIA OUTLETS TO EXPAND OBJECTIVE AND DIVERSE INFORMATION. WE WORK WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO INCREASE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF REPORTING ON TOPICS SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, COVID-19 PREVENTION, AND DEMOCRATIC AND PEACE PROCESSES. OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE JOURNALISTS WITH THE TOOLS TO STRENGTHEN SUSTAINABLE INDEPENDENT MEDIA. INTERNEWS TRAINS JOURNALISTS ACROSS THE REGION TO COMBAT MISINFORMATION, INCREASE AWARENESS OF DIGITAL SECURITY, UTILIZE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM, AND PROMOTE FREE SPEECH. INTERNEWS WORKS WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO ENABLE CITIZENS TO MONITOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF KEY POLICIES.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Earth Journalism Network
Global network offering training, fellowships, reporting grants, and resources to environmental journalists; has trained over 17,700 journalists since 2004
Gender Equality in Media
Program advancing women's leadership and representation in media to improve information ecosystems and promote rights
Health Journalism Network
Community for media practitioners covering health, providing training, tools, and networking opportunities to improve health reporting
Information Integrity
Initiative helping media counteract disinformation and misinformation, including AI literacy and synthetic media guidance
Information Integrity Initiative
Works to counter disinformation and misinformation by strengthening media literacy, supporting fact-checking, and improving rumor tracking and response.
Media Financial Sustainability
Program supporting media outlets globally with business expertise and creative models to achieve financial viability
activities · 9

what they do

direct service · 3
  • Environmental and Health Information Reporting Programs Local Journalism Support and Media Capacity Building
    Strengthens environmental and health information systems by training journalists in environmental and health reporting, supporting data-driven reporting on issues like air quality in Nairobi, and producing public-facing content such as documentaries on disappearing glaciers. Has trained over 17,700 journalists in environmental reporting since 2004.
  • Public Engagement and Media Literacy Local Journalism Support and Media Capacity Building
    Hosts public screenings and educational initiatives to promote media and data literacy, such as the premiere of the documentary "Alatau: Following the Disappearing Glaciers," and supports nuanced public-interest reporting on AI and other critical topics.
  • Support for Investigative and Public Interest Journalism Local Journalism Support and Media Capacity Building
    Trains journalists in investigative reporting, supports investigative journalism that leads to concrete accountability outcomes—such as arrests and policy changes—and produces content to encourage dialogue on corruption and media law reform. Includes issuing competitive grants for independent media content production, as seen in Ukraine.
advocacy · 1
  • Advocacy for Media Freedom and Internet Access Policy Research & Public Education
    Advocates for media law reform, freedom of information, and open internet access globally. Organizes advocacy and visibility events, such as in Brussels, and confronts corruption and propaganda through strategic programming.
research · 1
  • Research on Information Ecosystems Disinformation and Democracy Research Outreach
    Conducts and publishes research on foreign information manipulation and structural threats to media integrity, such as the 2024 study on foreign information manipulation in Central Asia.
capacity building · 4
  • AI Literacy and Responsible AI Use Capacity Building AI Education Infrastructure & Strategy Development
    Provides AI literacy training, supports development of localized AI use guidelines, and promotes safe and transparent use of generative AI among partner media organizations. Includes vetting AI tools for privacy compliance, ensuring accountability for AI-generated content, and supporting risk-mitigated experimentation with AI technologies.
  • Digital Safety Partnerships
    Strengthens digital safety for journalists and at-risk communities through partnerships, such as the collaboration with NordVPN to enhance cybersecurity protections.
  • Media Development and Journalist Training Local Journalism Support and Media Capacity Building
    Provides long-term training and mentoring to journalists globally in areas including data journalism, community engagement, rumor tracking, and business sustainability. Has supported local independent media outlets for over 40 years with training and expertise to ensure financial and operational resilience.
  • Women’s Participation and Safety in Media
    Implements global programs to increase women's participation in media and ensure their safety online, including through digital security initiatives.
strategies · 6

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Advancing Information Integrity Through Multifaceted Interventions multifaceted_information_integrity unique to this org
    Internews combats disinformation and strengthens public trust through a comprehensive approach that includes media and data literacy, support for investigative journalism, data journalism tools, and promoting internet freedom and accurate reporting on health and environmental issues.
  • Information as a Foundation for Democracy and Civic Empowerment information_access_as_root_solution unique to this org
    Internews views access to independent, fact-based information as a root solution for enabling civic participation, holding power accountable, and addressing global challenges, operating on the principle that reliable information is essential in both crisis and development contexts.
  • Integrating Technology and AI Literacy into Media Development media-literacy-integration unique to this org
    Internews promotes responsible technology adoption by integrating AI literacy into media training, supporting risk-aware experimentation, and positioning media as a public educator on emerging technologies like generative AI.
  • Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Media Representation gender_equity_in_media unique to this org
    Internews integrates gender equity and inclusion as core to media development, working to increase women’s leadership and participation in media production and ensuring information systems serve women and girls through an equity lens.
  • Strengthening Media Systems Through Local Capacity Building local_partner_capacity_building unique to this org
    Internews builds sustainable, resilient media ecosystems by partnering with local organizations to enhance journalistic capacity, support financial sustainability, and promote inclusive representation, using tailored training, competitive grant-making, and long-term mentorship.
  • Two-Way Communication for Humanitarian and Health Resilience humanitarian_communication_systems unique to this org
    Internews strengthens trust and responsiveness in crisis contexts by fostering two-way communication between media, humanitarian actors, health providers, and communities to elevate local concerns and deliver trusted health information.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$74.71M
Contributions & grants$74.71M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1130%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$73.44M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$27.46M
Grants paid out$22.40M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.26M
Cash$13.98M
Investments$0
Liabilities$14.99M
Net assets$4.26M
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEANNE BOURGAULT PRESIDENT AND CEO 40 $343K
DAVID CREEKMORE COO & TREAS/SEC. (THROUGH 09/20) 40 $333K
MARJORIE ROUSE CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40 $284K
SHANNON ENGLAND VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT 40 $274K
KATHLEEN DUFFY VICE PRESIDENT GLOBAL TECH. PROGRAMS 40 $224K
BRIAN HANLEY REGIONAL DIRECTOR - ASIA 40 $221K
DEBORAH ENSOR SR. VICE PRESIDENT - TLU 40 $216K
ERICA FELDKAMP VICE PRESIDENT - IT AND SECRUITY 40 $200K
board members · 17
  • ANNA SOELLNER — DIRECTOR
  • ANNE AVIS — DIRECTOR
  • BENJAMIN RADER — DIRECTOR
  • CRISTIANA FALCONE SORRELL — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID HOFFMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DOUGLAS CARLSTON — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN MONTGOMERY — DIRECTOR
  • KAIZAR CAMPWALA — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN DELANEY — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTINA HENSCHEN — DIRECTOR
  • MATT CHANOFF — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA ONG — DIRECTOR
  • MIEKE EOYANG — DIRECTOR
  • MONIQUE MADDY — DIRECTOR
  • PAMELA AUSTIN — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD KESSLER — CHAIR
  • ROBERT BOLE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Bosnia & Herzegovina Partner — Supported investigative journalism leading to arrest and corruption indictment in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
  • Earth Journalism Network Network — Internews Earth Journalism Network is a flagship environmental project of Internews.
  • Health Journalism Network Network — Internews hosts a global network for media practitioners covering health, offering training and tools.
  • MAE AZANGO Partner — Liberian journalist whose advocacy on sexual harassment among female journalists is highlighted by Internews.
  • NordVPN Partner — Partnered to strengthen digital safety for journalists and at-risk communities
  • local partners Partner — Works with local partners worldwide to build capacity and sustainability of media and information systems.