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Nonprofit · EIN 87-4782452

IPNSIG INC

Tax-exempt · ELK GROVE, CA 95624

Financials

$106K$24K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IPNSIG INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$106,135$23,550$82,585$86,327–$86,327
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$106,135
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$20,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$3,500
Other expenses
$50
Program services (functional)
$20,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,742
Total assets, end of year
$86,327
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$86,327
Cash, savings and investments
$86,327
Gross receipts
$106,135

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Yosuke KanekoPresident and board member5$0
Scott JohnsonVice president and board member3$0
Dr Alberto MontillaSecretary and board member5$0
Scott BurleighTreasurer and board member3$0
Mike SnellSecretary-treasurer emeritus2$0
Dr Vinton G CerfBoard member emeritus5$0
Dr Ed BirraneBoard member2$0
Felix FlentgeBoard member2$0
Dr Juan FraireBoard member2$0
Dr Keith ScottBoard member2$0
Leigh TorgersonBoard member2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8649 VIA ALTA WAY, ELK GROVE, CA 95624-2541
In care of
% MICHAEL J SNELL
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
8649 Via Alta Way, ELK GROVE CA 95624
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Michael J Snell, 8649 Via Alta Way, ELK GROVE CA 95624
Signed the 990-EZ
Scott Burleigh, treasurer
Website
ipnsig.org

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-4782452 or by the name IPNSIG INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Extend Internet service to unpopulated areas including space.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Open DTN of Things: deploys interplanetary protocols in a terrestrial application tracking reindeer in the north of Sweden in cooperation with Saami reindeer herders. Directly benefits 900-2500 reindeer herders and their families indirectly benefits 2.6-2.8 billion people who have no access to the Internet.
    Expenses $20,000

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
87-4782452
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$86,327
Income (IRS master file)
$106,135

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$106,135$23,550$86,327IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Michael J Snell
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Michael J Snell
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Michael J Snell
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 87-4782452).

Questions about IPNSIG INC

What is the EIN of IPNSIG INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IPNSIG INC is 87-4782452.
Is IPNSIG INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to IPNSIG INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does IPNSIG INC 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 IPNSIG INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did IPNSIG INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of IPNSIG INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Michael J Snell.
Who are the officers and directors of IPNSIG INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does IPNSIG INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $106,135, expenses of $23,550 and total assets of $86,327 at year end.

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