Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) promotes, improves, develops, facilitates & defends Free & Open Source Software (FOSS) & the right to software repair. SFC advocates for the public's software rights & freedoms. SFC provides a home & infrastructure to FOSS initiatives. SFC helps volunteers focus on improving FOSS for the public. Projects include: creation of FOSS for general public, copyleft licensing advocacy, & internships for contributors subject to systemic bias who are underrepresented in FOSS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
+1.6% YoY
Revenue
$3.2M
+29.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$160K
-11.0% YoY
Expenses
$3.8M
-15.0% YoY
About Software Freedom Conservancy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $160K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,401,246 | $5,314,976 | $7,242,486 |
| Revenue | $3,214,723 | $2,487,144 | $4,187,196 |
| Expenses | $3,805,350 | $4,478,454 | $3,662,134 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $160,309 | $180,052 | $138,201 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen M Sandler | President and Executive Director | 45 | $178,851 |
| Rick Sanders | General Counsel | 40 | $124,838 |
| Sage Sharp | Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion | 40 | $108,272 |
| Bradley M Kuhn | Director, Policy Fellow, Outgoing Treasurer | 40 | $113,112 |
| Jeremy Allison | Director | 2 | — |
| Laura Fortunato | Director | 2 | — |
| Mark Galassi | Director | 2 | — |
| Bdale Garbee | Director | 2 | — |
| Allison Randal | Board Chairperson, Vice President, and Director | 4.25 | — |
| Anthony K Sebro Jr | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc?
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc?
As of 2025, Software Freedom Conservancy Inc holds $5.4M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue.
Where does Software Freedom Conservancy Inc operate?
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc has awarded grants in California, Missouri, Oregon, Texas.
What is Software Freedom Conservancy Inc's EIN?
Software Freedom Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2203632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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