INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION
Fredericksburg, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-3285688
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
Fredericksburg, VA, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
82-3285688
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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The Internet Society Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Virginia, California, and New York, having awarded a total of $14.5 million to 48 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
2
Internet
International relations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CONNECTED GIVING FOUNDATION
$59.1M
47%

INTERNET SOCIETY
$29.5M
23%

TECHSOUP GLOBAL
$4M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
28
Median 1st year grant
$162.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$134.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION?
No. INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION give?
INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $162 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $14.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CONNECTED GIVING FOUNDATION, INTERNET SOCIETY, and TECHSOUP GLOBAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION?
INTERNET SOCIETY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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