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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Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is a science technology organization based in BROOKLYN, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 million. EIN: 412203632.
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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.
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· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Software Freedom Conservancy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 7,612 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- 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
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySoftware 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. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 412203632. 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 Freedom Conservancy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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 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 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Software Freedom Conservancy 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). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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 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: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $15M.
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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY INC 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Software Freedom Conservancy Sets Rules for AI-Assisted Code - Linuxiac
Yearslong fight over users’ right to tweak smart TV software heads to trial - Ars Technica
The OpenWrt One router is designed with ‘software freedom and right to repair’ in mind - TechCrunch
Software Freedom Conservancy, Banana Pi Launch the World's First OpenWrt-Specific Router - Hackster.io
Open Source Software Licenses: Novel Case Explores Who Can Enforce Them - orrick.com
The Software Freedom Conservancy is demanding John Deere release tractor code - IT Brew
Software Freedom Conservancy Calls for GitHub Boycott - WP Tavern
Trump: Truth Social Broke Software Rules, 30 Days to Comply, Report Says - Business Insider
Trump’s social network has 30 days to stop breaking the rules of its software license - The Verge
Donald Trump’s New Social Network Violated Software-Licensing Terms, Tech Org Says - Variety
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 44 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 · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, NY, United States.
- What is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc trustworthy?
- Software Freedom Conservancy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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