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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2774079

FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Financials

$2.2M$2.2M2023$2.6M$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,581,018$2,667,649-$86,631$1,047,562$593,807$453,755
December 31, 2023990$2,178,498$2,204,495-$25,997$958,966$418,580$540,386
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,551,000
Program service revenue
$1,028,819
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$1,199

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$565,276
Other salaries and wages
$601,447
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,321,928
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$15,440
Accounting fees
$69,312
Occupancy
$83,765
Travel
$71,187
Depreciation
$1,206
Program services (functional)
$1,670,255
Management and general (functional)
$713,657
Fundraising (functional)
$283,737

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$958,966
Total assets, end of year
$1,047,562
Total liabilities, end of year
$593,807
Net assets, end of year
$453,755
Land, buildings and equipment
$475
Net assets without donor restrictions
$453,755
Gross receipts
$2,581,018
Employees
9
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STEPHEN BALKAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$347,675$52,213
JORDAN BIVINGS GLOVERCHIEF OPERATING OFF. (FROM 1/2024)
Officer
40$134,733$30,655
ANDREW ZACKPOLICY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$106,234$11,830
TAMI BHAUMIKCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
ERIC EBENSTEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SVEN GERJETSBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EMILY CASHMAN KIRSTEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSH KORNBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 11/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICIA E VANCEBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIZ THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SIMON MORRISSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICOLA WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER (FROM 12/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE PAPPASBOARD MEMBER (FROM 12/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STEPHEN BALKAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$333,500$48,237
EMILY MULDERPROGRAM DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$186,245$16,140
MARIA CONTICELLICHIEF OF STAFF
Highest-paid employee
40$142,423$14,596
TAMI BHAUMIKCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
RUDY BRIOCHEBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC EBENSTEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SVEN GERJETSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NATASHA JACKSONBOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EMILY CASHMAN KIRSTEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOSH KORNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PATRICIA E VANCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIZ THOMASBOARD MEMBER (FROM 9/2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SIMON MORRISONBOARD MEMBER (FROM 9/2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1440 G ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-2001
In care of
% STEPHEN BALKAM
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STEPHEN BALKAM, 700 5TH STREET NW 200, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Signed the 990
STEPHEN BALKAM, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(202) 775-0158
Return prepared by
GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN

Mission

THE FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE U.S. (FOSI U.S.) IS AN INTERNATIONAL, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH WORKS TO MAKE THE ONLINE WORLD SAFER FOR KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOSI U.S. CONVENES LEADERS IN INDUSTRY, GOVERNMENT AND THE NON-PROFIT SECTORS TO COLLABORATE AND INNOVATE NEW SOLUTIONS AND POLICIES IN THE FIELD OF ONLINE SAFETY. THROUGH RESEARCH, RESOURCES, EVENTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS, FOSI PROMOTES A CULTURE OF RESPONSIBILITY ONLINE AND ENCOURAGES A SENSE OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP FOR ALL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • RESEARCH AND POLICY: FOSI U.S. BRINGS TOGETHER AND HIGHLIGHTS THE BEST SAFETY MESSAGES, TOOLS AND METHODS TO REACH PARENTS, CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS. WE CONTINUALLY EXPAND OUR EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM GOVERNMENTS, REGULATORS, INDUSTRY AND MEDIA AROUND THE WORLD ON A BALANCED APPROACH TO ONLINE SAFETY. FOSI U.S. FUNDS RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING WAYS TO MAKE THE INTERNET A SAFER AND BETTER PLACE FOR CHILDREN.
    Expenses $953,019 · revenue $335,000
  • MEETINGS AND EVENTS: FOSI U.S. HOSTS AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION TO HIGHLIGHT THE EXTRAORDINARY WORK, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF ONLINE SAFETY. FOSI U.S. ALSO HOLDS INTERNATIONAL ROUNDTABLES, LARGE SEMINARS AND CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFINGS REGARDING ONLINE SAFETY. THE EU FORUM BRINGS TOGETHER KEY GOVERNMENT LEADERS WORKING TO ADVANCE ONLINE SAFETY TO DISCUSS REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE UK AND EUROPE. TOP REPRESENTATIVES ACROSS INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, AND THE CHARITY SECTOR DEBATE THE IMPLICATIONS OF CURRENT AND PENDING GLOBAL LEGISLATION, AND HOW THIS CHANGING LANDSCAPE MAY IMPACT PLATFORM POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
    Expenses $614,413 · revenue $358,819
  • GOOD DIGITAL PARENTING: FOSI U.S.' GOOD DIGITAL PARENTING (GDP) PROGRAM PROVIDES PARENTS WITH VIDEOS, TIP SHEETS, BLOGS AND OTHER RESOURCES RELATED TO ONLINE CHILD SAFETY. FOSI U.S. PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS, PTA NETWORKS, SCOUTING ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHERS TO PROMOTE ONLINE SAFETY TOOLS AVAILABLE THROUGH GDP.
    Expenses $102,823 · revenue $335,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2774079
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,047,562
Income (IRS master file)
$2,581,018

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,581,018$2,667,649$1,047,562XML
990December 2023$2,178,498$2,204,495$958,966XML
990December 2022$1,732,731$2,092,677$920,691IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-2774079).

Questions about FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US

What is the EIN of FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US is 82-2774079.
Is FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names STEPHEN BALKAM.
Who are the officers and directors of FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $347,675 (STEPHEN BALKAM, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY INSTITUTE - US have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,581,018, expenses of $2,667,649 and total assets of $1,047,562 at year end.

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