Transparency & Accountability
The International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE), a charitable foundation registered in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, is fully committed to maintaining independence, neutrality, and transparency while pursuing its mission.
We follow a strict framework of rules and regulations to ensure responsible stewardship of our resources. To demonstrate this commitment, we regularly share reports, audits, and updates on our activities, funding, and administration.
Administration
Board of Trustees
The IPIE’s Foundation Board of Trustees serves as the governing body. Trustees are appointed for three-year terms and act as stewards of the organization’s mission and provide oversight of ethical standards and financial stability.
Secretariat
In addition to the Board, the IPIE is guided by a dedicated team of leaders and staff. Meetings of the Executive Committee—comprised of IPIE Committee and Panel Chairs— are held monthly, ensuring alignment on organizational priorities and activities.
Funding Transparency
Purpose of Funding
External funding enables the IPIE to build the long-term capacity needed to advance its mission and sustain its independence.
Budget Planning and Oversight
Budgets are planned five years in advance, drafted by the Secretariat and approved by the Board of Trustees. All incoming revenue complies with the IPIE Funding Policy and Swiss charity law. Annually, the IPIE undergoes an independent external audit.
Registered Charity Status
As a registered Swiss charity, the IPIE can accept general gifts from funders in support of our mission, with no additional tax burden. The IPIE, with domicile in Zurich, Switzerland, is tax exempt due to pursuing charitable purposes according to the Cantonal Income Tax Law of the Canton of Zurich (§ 61 lit. G StG) and Swiss federal law on the Direct Federal Tax (Art. 56 lit. g DBG). Our Unique Identification Number for tax purposes is CHE 225 455 168.
Funding Sources Overview
Annual Breakdown
Each year, the IPIE publishes an overview of its funding sources that illustrates the different types of support received.
Proportional Contributions by Organization
Top Funders
We recognize our leading supporters by name, while also disclosing the proportional contributions of all funders.
Proportion of all funding coming from the three largest funders
Annual Reports & Audits
Annual Audit
The IPIE’s annual audit, performed by a certified, external auditor, is published each year.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich, has audited the financial statements 2024 of the IPIE in accordance with the Swiss Standard on the Limited Statutory Examination. We publish key figures on this web page.
Compensation Disclosure
To ensure accountability, compensation information for employees and contractors is disclosed annually.
Percent of Annual Budget by Personnel and Non-Personnel
FAQs
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated annually, with additional updates for major funding announcements.
What funding categories are reported?
In-kind support, multi-year research project funding, and direct philanthropic contributions.
Contact: Questions about our transparency, funding, or further information about the IPIE’s legal status can be directed to Secretariat@IPIE.info.
Last Updated: October 2025