The Linux Kernel Organization

Private foundation Wilmington, DE EIN: 74-3183459

The Linux Kernel Organization is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it made $265K in qualifying distributions.

The Linux Kernel Organization at a glance

Revenue (2024)
$265,300
+37.6% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$265,300
+37.6% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$265,300
+37.6% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesQualifying Distributions
2024$265,300$265,300$265,300
2023$192,828$192,828$192,828
2022$137,228$137,228$137,228
2021$79,511$79,511$79,511
2020$64,158$64,158—

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Linux Kernel Organization is led by James Zemlin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • James Zemlin

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about The Linux Kernel Organization

What is The Linux Kernel Organization?

The Linux Kernel Organization is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Wilmington, DE.

What is The Linux Kernel Organization's EIN?

The Linux Kernel Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3183459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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