Internet Education Foundation
Education of internet-related policies.
Internet Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Internet Education Foundation gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $863K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,725,211
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $862,606
- Median grant
- $862,606
- Total assets
- $854,339
- -63.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Internet Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trust & Safety Foundation ($1.5M). Together the top 2 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Safety Foundation San Francisco, CA | Disbursement of Remaining Funds | $1,500,000 |
| Security Research Legal Defense Fund Washington, DC | Disbursement of Remaining Funds | $225,211 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $854,339 | $1,166,953 | $2,661,753 | $1,725,211 | 2 | $4 |
| 2023 | $2,317,540 | $790,596 | $1,021,650 | — | — | $23 |
| 2022 | $2,603,987 | $903,941 | $1,030,633 | — | — | $23 |
| 2021 | $2,668,923 | $891,295 | $767,530 | — | — | $27 |
| 2020 | $2,494,336 | $2,737,694 | $958,767 | — | — | $22 |
About Internet Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Internet Education Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $854K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $4.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Internet Education Foundation is led by Jerry Berman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerry Berman
President
Vice Chair → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Tim Lordan
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$141K (2020) → $177K (2024)
Amie Stepanovich
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Samuels
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rick Cimerman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Morrison
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tod Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Don
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shawn Bone
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Steve Delbianco
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Shane Tews
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daniel Kent
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Young (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jessica Richard (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Arbogast (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Roger Cochetti (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $177K, to Tim Lordan (Exec. DIR., Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Internet Education Foundation
How much does Internet Education Foundation give each year?
Internet Education Foundation gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Internet Education Foundation?
Internet Education Foundation reported $854K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Internet Education Foundation?
Internet Education Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $854K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Internet Education Foundation operate?
Internet Education Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What is Internet Education Foundation's EIN?
Internet Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1577362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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