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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 …

Science & Technology Washington, DC EIN 814001808 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Software Education Foundation

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
509(a)(3) Type I
NTEE code
U41
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

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

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U41
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 15.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 123.3% of total expenses ($378,920 of $307,205).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Software 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JO
Joseph Desalvio
CFO

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adam C•••••
SECRETARY
AN
Andrew F•••••••
Director
CH
Chris H••••••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THRU 12/03/2021
CH
Christopher P••••••
Director
ER
Eric L•••
Director
FR
Fred H••••••••
Director
HA
Ha M••••••
FORMER SECRETARY THRU 4/2/21
HU
Hugh G•••••
Director
JA
Jace J••••••
CHAIR
JA
Jason M•••••
Director
JO
Joseph D•••••••
TREASURER
KE
Kevin R•••••••
Director
MA
Matt G•••••
Director
MI
Michelle J•••••••
Director
VI
Victoria E••••••
Director & PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Software Education Foundation This page 71 $2.4 million -
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -

Sources and verification

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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.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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