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Software Freedom Conservancy Inc

SFC promotes,improves,develops,facilitates, and defends Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). SFC advocates for the software rights and freedom of the public. SFC provides a home & infrastructure to …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Software Freedom Conservancy Inc

Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is a science technology organization based in BROOKLYN, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 million. EIN: 412203632.

Founded
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U41
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

SFC promotes,improves,develops,facilitates, and defends Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). SFC advocates for the software rights and freedom of the public. SFC provides a home & infrastructure to FOSS projects & initiatives, & increases diversity, equity and inclusion in FOSS.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U41
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.14%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($3.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 412203632. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Software Freedom Conservancy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 Freedom Conservancy Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Software Freedom Conservancy Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 11% for science & technology charities in United States. 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 Freedom Conservancy 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Software Freedom Conservancy Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Software Freedom Conservancy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 11%. Visit the Software Freedom Conservancy Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is a science technology organization based in BROOKLYN, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 million. EIN: 412203632. Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Software Freedom Conservancy Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 11%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Software Freedom Conservancy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 412203632, 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
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KA
Karen Sandler
President and Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Allison R•••••
Board Chairperson, VIce President, and Director
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Anthony K S•••• J•
Director
BD
Bdale G•••••
Director
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Bradley M K•••
Treasurer & Director & and Policy Fellow
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Jeremy A••••••
Director
KA
Karen M S••••••
President and Executive Director
KA
Karen S••••••
President and Executive Director
KA
Kate C••••••
Director
LA
Laura F••••••••
Director
MA
Mark G••••••
Director
MA
Martin M••••••••
Director
MI
Mike L•••••••••
Director
SA
Sage A S••••
Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc This page 86 $3.2 million 1%
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

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 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

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Quick facts about Software Freedom Conservancy Inc

What is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc?
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is a science technology organization based in BROOKLYN, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 million. EIN: 412203632.
When was Software Freedom Conservancy Inc founded?
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc was founded in 2006.
Who leads Software Freedom Conservancy Inc?
Karen Sandler serves as President and Executive Director.
Where is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc located?
Headquartered in Brooklyn, United States.
What is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc trustworthy?
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Freedom Conservancy Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 412203632.
What is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc's website?
https://sfconservancy.org