The mission of the Python Software Foundation (PSF) is to promote, protect, and advance the open source Python programming language and to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers. The PSF: (1) Produces the core Python distribution including the Python language, its standard libraries and documentation, installers, source code, educational materials, and assorted tools and applications, (2) Establishes PSF licenses conform to the Open Source Definition and ensures the public to freely obtain, use, redistribute, and modify PSF intellectual property, (3) Protects the Python name, and the names, service marks and trademarks, (4) Raises funds to support PSF programs and services, (5) Publicizes, promotes the adoption of, and facilitates the ongoing development of Python-related technology, research, grants, conferences, and educational resources in the public interest.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
-21.9% YoY
Revenue
$4.1M
-2.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$84K
-39.7% YoY
Expenses
$5.8M
+33.0% YoY
About Python Software Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Python Software Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BEAVERTON, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $84K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,257,720 | $5,448,874 | $5,766,003 |
| Revenue | $4,086,997 | $4,173,023 | $3,856,030 |
| Expenses | $5,765,854 | $4,336,478 | $3,441,034 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $83,523 | $138,542 | $5,403 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Larson | Security Developer-in-Residence | 40 | $238,657 |
| Ee Durbin | Director of Infrastructure | 40 | $203,105 |
| Mike Fiedler | PyPI Safety and Security Engineer | 40 | $199,219 |
| Loren Crary | Director of Resource Development | 40 | $155,120 |
| Deborah Nicholson | Secretary, Executive Director, Director | 40 | $145,326 |
| Phyllis Dobbs | Controller | 25 | $109,570 |
| Dawn Wages | Chair, Director | 5 | — |
| Christopher Neugebauer | Vice Chair, Director | 5 | — |
| Georgi Ker | Treasurer, Director | 5 | — |
| Tania Allard | Director | 2 | — |
| Kwon-Han Bae | Director | 2 | — |
| Kushal Das | Director | 2 | — |
| Cheuk Ting Ho | Director | 2 | — |
| Jannis Leidel | Director | 2 | — |
| Cristian Maureira-Fredes | Director | 2 | — |
| Denny Perez | Director | 2 | — |
| Simon Willison | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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