Free Software Foundation Inc
To promote and defend computer users rights to use, study, copy, and modify the software on their computer, as well as the related documentation. To assist in the development and use of free software and documentation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-20.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$8K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$8K
About Free Software Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Free Software Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Science, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $45K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,442,543 | $1,818,559 | $2,363,877 |
| Revenue | $1,177,880 | $1,053,536 | $1,352,816 |
| Expenses | $1,579,069 | $1,739,902 | $1,580,673 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $45,139 | $49,827 | $-53,027 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Free Software Foundation Inc
Award for Outstanding New Free Software Contributor
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Award for Projects of Social Benefit
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Award for the Advancement of Free Software
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include NumFOCUS Attn Leah Silen ($7,814).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NumFOCUS Attn Leah Silen Austin, TX | Support | $7,814 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Kooyman | Executive Director | 40 | $141,630 |
| Johanna Rozestraten | Deputy DirectorNov 23-March | 40 | $84,251 |
| John Hsieh | Deputy Director to November | 20 | $26,375 |
| John Gilmore | Director from 62324 | 4 | — |
| Odile Benassy | Director | — | — |
| Christina Haralanova | Director from 62324 | 4 | — |
| Alexandre Oliva | Director | 4 | — |
| Henry Poole | Director | 4 | — |
| Maria C Pievatolo | Director from 62324 | 4 | — |
| Gerald Sussman | Director | 4 | — |
| Ian Kelling | Director Staff Seat | 4 | — |
| Richard M Stallman | Director | 4 | — |
| Geoffrey Knauth | Treasurer President | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Free Software Foundation Inc?
Free Software Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Science, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Free Software Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, Free Software Foundation Inc holds $1.4M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $8K in 2024.
Where does Free Software Foundation Inc operate?
Free Software Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Free Software Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Free Software Foundation Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Free Software Foundation Inc's EIN?
Free Software Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2888848. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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