The former CEO of ICANN basically started the PE firm PIR was “sold” to:

https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/2019/11/isoc-pir-...

ICANN, by lifting the price restriction, was likely “in” on this deal.

When a nonprofit does something to greatly enrich a former CEO, that’s likely self dealing and illegal in the IRS’ eyes. The CA attorney general should also take action (ICANN is CA based).