Open Compute Project Foundation
Develop, distribute and promote data center storage, data center server, and data center facility specifications and related software to encourage an open community for sharing ideas and technologies concerning data center issues.
Open Compute Project Foundation at a glance
In short: Open Compute Project Foundation gave $428K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $86K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $427,500
- +3188.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $85,500
- Median grant
- $95,000
- Total assets
- $15,703,127
- +91.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Open Compute Project Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carnegie Mellon ($95K). Together the top 5 received $428K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $428K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $428K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon Pittsburgh, PA | Silent Data Corruption Fund | $95,000 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Silent Data Corruption Fund | $95,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Silent Data Corruption Fund | $95,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Silent Data Corruption Fund | $95,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Silent Data Corruption Fund | $47,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,703,127 | $18,947,048 | $14,890,994 | $427,500 | 5 | $236,178 |
| 2023 | $8,195,014 | $12,597,297 | $11,208,551 | $13,000 | Total only | $75,504 |
| 2022 | $6,785,763 | $10,212,562 | $8,784,129 | $10,000 | 1 | $582 |
| 2021 | $5,357,330 | $7,132,647 | $5,429,905 | $10,000 | Total only | $439 |
| 2020 | $3,652,211 | $4,777,406 | $8,024,120 | $10,000 | 1 | $4,226 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Open Compute Project Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Open Compute Project Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $428K. Net investment income was $236K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Open Compute Project Foundation is led by George Tchaparian, CEO on every filing since 2022; 8 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Tchaparian
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$292K (2022) → $485K (2024)
Kaylin Burdette
Senior Director of Global Events
Events Manager → Senior Director of Global Events, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Michael Schill
Senior Director of Community
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$178K (2023) → $191K (2024)
Robert Coyle
Director of Technical Programs
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$171K (2023) → $206K (2024)
Kevin Kifer
Director of It & Digital Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Andreas Bechtolsheim
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Huffman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Ramku
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey McVeigh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saurabh Dighe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Helvie
Vice President Emerging Markets
Vice President of Channel → Vice President Emerging Markets, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$338K (2020) → $384K (2024)
Nick Bullock
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$109K (2022) → $140K (2024)
Bijan Nowroozi
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$273K (2023) → $277K (2024)
Former officers (11)
- Former: Rebecca Weekly (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Zaid Kahn (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Anurag Handa (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Archna Haylock (2020–2022) — Director of Community
- Former: Mark Roenigk (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Parthasarathy Ranganathan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rajeev Sharma (2020–2022) — Technology Director
- Former: William Bill Carter (2021–2022) — Interim CEO & Fellow Emeritus
- Former: Jim Hawkins (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rocky Bullock (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Kushagra Vaid (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $485K, to George Tchaparian (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Open Compute Project Foundation
How much does Open Compute Project Foundation give each year?
Open Compute Project Foundation gave $428K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $13K in grants paid.
What is Open Compute Project Foundation's typical grant size?
Open Compute Project Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $95,000, and its average grant was $85,500, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Open Compute Project Foundation give grants?
Open Compute Project Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Alabama (22%) and Arizona (22%).
Does Open Compute Project Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Open Compute Project Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Silent Data Corruption Fund" (5 grants).
Who are Open Compute Project Foundation's largest grantees?
Open Compute Project Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Carnegie Mellon ($95,000), Auburn University ($95,000) and Arizona State University ($95,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Open Compute Project Foundation?
Open Compute Project Foundation reported $15.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.9M.
What is Open Compute Project Foundation?
Open Compute Project Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. It holds $15.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Open Compute Project Foundation's EIN?
Open Compute Project Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3630872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Open Compute Project Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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