Meeting (31 October 2022)

Committee Members in Attendance

Finance Committee Chair Laura Thomson, Ted Hardie, Robert Pepper, Jon Peterson, and George Sadowsky.

Internet Society Staff in Attendance

President and CEO Andrew Sullivan, Chief Financial Officer Sae Park, Senior Manager in Finance Judy Kellett, and Board Liaison Lauren Terrell. Internet Society Foundation Executive Director Sarah Armstrong.

Call to Order and Welcome

Ms. Thomson called the meeting to order at 18:00 UTC and welcomed attendees.

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results, Internet Society

Ms. Park reviewed the Q3 2022 financial results, including revenue, expenses, associated variances, and cash and investments. For the first nine months ending September 30, 2022, the Internet Society’s net surplus before interest and investments was $3.12M higher than the budget amount of $867K.

Discussion ensued, and Ms. Park addressed committee members’ questions and comments.

Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results, Internet Society Foundation

Ms. Park reviewed the third quarter 2022 financial results, including revenue, expenses, program funding, board-designated fund balances, the balance sheet, and cash and investment forecast. For the nine months ending September 30, 2022, the Internet Society Foundation’s net surplus before investments was $26.21M, which was $8.17M higher than the year-to-date budget due to higher than the budgeted contributions from Public Interest Registry (PIR). The Internet Society Foundation reported a net interest and investment loss of $18.86M through the end of the third quarter.

2023 Budget

Ms. Park presented the 2023 financial budgets for Internet Society and Internet Society Foundation for consideration. The 2023 financial budgets reflect reallocation strategies and strategies to improve the public support percentage.

Discussion ensued, and Ms. Park addressed committee members’ questions and comments. Ms. Park noted that the budgets would be sent to the Board before the November meeting.

Any Other Business

No other business was raised.

Adjournment

Ms. Thomson adjourned the meeting at 19:19 UTC.