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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Mission
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.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Software Education Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Software Education Foundation 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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Software Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 814001808. 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.
Software Education Foundation 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. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for science & technology charities in United States. 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.
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 medium 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Software Education Foundation 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). It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
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: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $15M.
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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
7 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Software Training Newsletters - Trend Hunter
Classiq and SKKU’s QCenter Launch Quantum Software Education Initiative in Korea - Quantum Computing Report
Fundy Software Appoints Veronica Benson as Director of LATAM Initiatives - Knoxville News Sentinel
QNX and Pi Square Drive Nationwide Embedded Software Education Push in India - ANI News
QNX and Pi Square Technologies Expand Embedded Software Education Initiative in India - Autocar Professional
INE Secures Spot in G2’s 2025 Top 50 Education Software Rankings - cio.com
IT Education Through Cloud-Based Software: Korean University Leads - Welcome to the United Nations
Activity timeline
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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 - 51 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 51 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, DC, United States.
- What is Software Education Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Software Education Foundation trustworthy?
- Software Education Foundation 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 Software Education Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 814001808.
- What is Software Education Foundation's website?
- http://www.software.org