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Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc

We exist to enable scientists to create and share new scientific hardware openly online that anyone is freely able to use and modify.

Open Science Hardware Foundation Inc

Science & Technology Atlanta, GA EIN: 844807996 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc

Gosh community - the global open science hardware community supports open science hardware (osch) by convening meetings such as the gathering for open science hardware (gosh), undertaking comunity projects and activities, and providing a forum for the community. In 2023, oshf sponsored the gosh community coordinator, who spent time and resources working alongside the oshf board, gosh council and community to run monthly welcome calls, community meetings, gosh community newsletter and maintained the forum and social media. They supported community working groups to establish a gosh ambassador programme and a gosh project directory. In addition, oshf supported the gosh council to establish a constitution and governance structure; funded 19 stem workshops to educate students and members of the public with …

Founded
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U03
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

We exist to enable scientists to create and share new scientific hardware openly online that anyone is freely able to use and modify.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 219.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.5% of total expenses ($18,333 of $81,658).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.78
Program$0.78

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical science & technology charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 844807996. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 844807996. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc has $8K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $8K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Gosh community - the global open science hardware community supports open science hardware (osch) by convening meetings such as the gathering for open science hardware (gosh), undertaking comunity projects and activities, and providing a forum for the community. In 2023, oshf sponsored the gosh community coordinator, who spent time and resources working alongside the oshf board, gosh council and community to run monthly welcome calls, community meetings, gosh community newsletter and maintained the forum and social media. They supported community working groups to establish a gosh ambassador programme and a gosh project directory. In addition, oshf supported the gosh council to establish a constitution and governance structure; funded 19 stem... Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $8K is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 844807996, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
Under $10K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Shannon D••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 25 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc

What is Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc?
Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. Gosh community - the global open science hardware community supports open science hardware (osch) by convening meetings such as the gathering for open science hardware (gosh), undertaking comunity projects and activities, and providing a forum for the community. In 2023, oshf sponsored the gosh community coordinator, who spent time and resources working alongside the oshf board, gosh council and community to run monthly welcome calls, community meetings, gosh community newsletter and maintained the forum and social media. They supported community working groups to establish a gosh ambassador programme and a gosh project directory. In addition, oshf supported the gosh council to establish a constitution and governance structure; funded 19 stem workshops to educate students and members of the public with open science hardware; supported 13 events and projects promoting or advancing open science hardware within a specific discipline. Fs drexel - oshf fiscally sponsored a workshop led by researchers at drexel university on supporting open science hardware in academia, which led to a public report on this topic aimed at researchers, research institutions and funders. Global gosh - global gosh brought together 80 of the most active thought leaders in open science hardware globally for a four day meeting in panama, featuring talks, interactive discussions, technology workshops and sessions to plan for how to make open science hardware adopted across disciplines. In 2023, oshf funded a graphical report of the workshop and web hosting for media outputs.
When was Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc founded?
Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc was founded in 2020.
Who leads Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc?
Shannon Dosemagen serves as President.
Where is Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc located?
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States.
What is Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K.
Is Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc trustworthy?
Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 844807996.
What is Gathering for Open Science Hardware Inc's website?
http://opensciencehardware.org