Python Software Foundation
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.
Python Software Foundation at a glance
In short: Python Software Foundation reported $574K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $573,913 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +3885.5% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $4,257,720
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,086,997
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $83,523
- -39.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,765,854
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Python Software Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Python Software Foundation gives
- Giving grew 122% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $574K (2024). In 2024 it reported $574K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Django Events Foundation North America San Jose, CA | Grant for DjangoCon US held between October 16-20, 2023 in Durham, NC | $7,500 |
| PyTexas Foundation Austin, TX | Grant for PyTexas 2023 conference held between April 1-2, 2023 in Austin, Texas, United States. | $6,900 |
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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 | $4,257,720 | $4,086,997 | $5,765,854 | $573,913 | Total only | $83,523 |
| 2023 | $5,448,874 | $4,173,023 | $4,336,478 | $14,400 | 2 | $138,542 |
| 2022 | $5,766,003 | $3,856,030 | $3,441,034 | $183,854 | Total only | $5,403 |
| 2021 | $4,902,663 | $2,311,080 | $1,682,499 | $18,500 | 1 | $3,295 |
| 2020 | $4,134,398 | $2,176,341 | $1,790,102 | $6,500 | 1 | $21,518 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Python Software Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Python Software Foundation is a public charity 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. In 2024, it reported $574K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $84K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Python Software Foundation is led by Deborah Nicholson, Secretary, Executive Director & Director on every filing since 2022; 6 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Nicholson
Secretary, Executive Director & Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $145K (2024)
Dawn Wages
Chair & Director
Treasurer & Director → Chair, Former Treasurer & Director, 2023
Chair, Former Treasurer & Director → Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ee Durbin
Director of Infrastructure
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $203K (2024)
Loren Crary
Director of Resource Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$139K (2022) → $155K (2024)
Christopher Neugebauer
Vice Chair & Director
Director → Vice Chair & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jannis Leidel
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kushal Das
Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tania Allard
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simon Willison
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheuk Ting Ho
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denny Perez
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgi Ker
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kwon-Han Bae
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristian Maureira-Fredes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Dobbs
Controller
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Seth Larson
Security Developer-In-Residence
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $239K (2024)
Mike Fiedler
Pypi Safety & Security Engineer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$199K (2024)
Former officers (17)
- Former: Dustin Ingram (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Triplett (2020–2023) — Former Vice Chair & Director
- Former: Nina Zakharenko (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Wouters (2020–2023) — Former Chair & Director
- Former: Debora Azevedo (2021–2023) — Vice Chair & Director
- Former: Joannah Nanjekye (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lorena Mesa (2020–2022) — Former Chair & Director
- Former: Marlene Mhangami (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Van Lindberg (2020–2022) — Former Secretary & Director
- Former: Anna Ossowski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ewa Jodlowska (2020–2021) — Former Secretary & Executive Director
- Former: Guido Van Rossum (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Katie McLaughlin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Eric Holscher (2020) — Director
- Former: Ernest W Durbin III (2020) — Director of Infrastructure
- Former: Jacqueline Kazil (2020) — Former Treasurer & Director
- Former: Naomi Ceder (2020) — Former Chair & 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 $239K, to Seth Larson (Security Developer-in-Residence). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Python Software Foundation
How much does Python Software Foundation give each year?
Python Software Foundation reported $574K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is Python Software Foundation?
Python Software Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Python Software Foundation?
Python Software Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Beaverton, OR. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Python Software Foundation operate?
Python Software Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York, Texas.
What is Python Software Foundation's EIN?
Python Software Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3594598. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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