EIN 46-3344200

Internet Security Research Group

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
25
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Internet Security Research Group enhances online security and privacy through initiatives like Let's Encrypt, Prossimo, and Divvi Up, reducing barriers to secure communication.
Total revenues
$5,156,001
2023
Total expenses
$7,807,889
2023
Total assets
$4,901,221
2023
Num. employees
25
2023

Program areas at Internet Security Research Group

Let's encrypt - isrg develops, operates, and maintains software-based systems and services that can issue free digital certificates in a fully automated fashion for use in establishing encrypted communication channels over the Internet. These systems are designed specifically to serve those who have little to no knowledge of how the underlying technology works, and who cannot afford to pay for the necessary services or expertise.
Prossimo - isrg facilitates the adoption of memory safety for the Internet's most critical software infrastructure, eliminating memory safety vulnerabilities to better protect the Security and privacy of Internet users, many of whom do not understand or have the ability to control this aspect of their experience.
Divvi up - isrg develops, operates, and maintains software-based systems and services that increase the privacy of metrics collection in Internet applications. These systems are designed to make complex multi-party and cryptographic privacy techniques as easy to use and broadly applicable as possible to protect the privacy of as many Internet users as possible.

Who funds Internet Security Research Group

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ford FoundationGeneral Support and Core Support for Institutional Strengthening$250,000
Internet Society FoundationResearch$175,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$128,183
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Internet Security Research Group

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah HeilChief Financial Officer$158,668
Josh AasBoard Member$384,326
Kristin BerdanGeneral Counsel$25,667
Christine RunnegarBoard Member$0
Alex HaldermanSecretary$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Internet Security Research Group

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,096,798
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$59,203
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,156,001

Form 990s for Internet Security Research Group

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-09990View PDF
2022-122023-06-14990View PDF
2021-122022-09-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $175,000 from Internet Society Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Crime and legal aid organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHuman servicesCrime and law
Characteristics
Conducts researchTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2710 Gateway Oaks Dr Ste 150n
Sacramento, CA 95833
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
abetterinternet.org/ 
Phone
(510) 345-8489
IRS details
EIN
46-3344200
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I00: Crime, Legal: General
NAICS code, primary
5416: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0222854
FTB Entity ID
3569614
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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