Software Education Foundation
The foundation's mission is to inform the public on the economic and societal contributions of software, advance opportunities for stem education, and broaden understanding of software-related elements of …
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The foundation's mission is to inform the public on the economic and societal contributions of software, advance opportunities for stem education, and broaden understanding of software-related elements of stem education and the importance of software to policy goals.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySoftware Education Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 814001808. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Software Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.
Software Education Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Software Education Foundation has $2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Software Education Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 509(a)(3) Type I. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Software Education Foundation. 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.
Software Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Software is an ever-changing industry that powers the world around us. Learn how each innovation impacts our lives and what Software.org envisions for its future. Software Education Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Software Education Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $14M.
Yes, donations to Software Education Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Software Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814001808, 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.
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4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Software Education Foundation
- What is Software Education Foundation?
- Software Education Foundation is a science & technology 509(a)(3) type i based in Washington, United States. Software is an ever-changing industry that powers the world around us. Learn how each innovation impacts our lives and what Software.org envisions for its future.
- When was Software Education Foundation founded?
- Software Education Foundation was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Software Education Foundation?
- Joseph Desalvio serves as CFO.
- Where is Software Education Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Washington, United States.
- What is Software Education Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Software Education Foundation trustworthy?
- Software Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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 Software Education Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 814001808.
- What is Software Education Foundation's website?
- http://www.software.org