PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION

EIN: 043594598 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Beaverton, OR

Total Revenue
$4,173,023
Total Expenses
$4,336,478
Total Assets
$5,448,874
Net Assets
$4,701,775
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
Phyllis A Dobbs
Phone
8475673962
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $4.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,141,092 Revenue: $2,076,336

PyCon US is the largest annual gathering for the community that uses and develops the open-source Python programming language. PyCon US 2023 was offered in a hybrid format for the second time with...

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PyCon US is the largest annual gathering for the community that uses and develops the open-source Python programming language. PyCon US 2023 was offered in a hybrid format for the second time with 2,159 in-person attendees in Salt Lake City, UT and 491 online attendees. A record 1,705 Pythonistas were first-time attendees! The conference included high-quality talks, tutorials, keynotes, and meeting spaces for attendees to learn about our sponsors, discover the job market, explore Python projects and meet fellow Python community members. 184 speakers offer sessions for attendees of all skill levels including tutorials, keynotes, Charlas tracks, and lightning talks. Please see our blog post for more information about PyCon US 2023: https://pycon.blogspot.com/2023/06/pycon-us-2023-recap-and-recording.html

Program 2
Expenses: $413,819 Revenue: $0

The PSF awarded $374K in grants to projects and events related to the development of Python, Python-related technology, educational programs, and resources. Events include worldwide conferences...

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The PSF awarded $374K in grants to projects and events related to the development of Python, Python-related technology, educational programs, and resources. Events include worldwide conferences, PyLadies and Django Girls workshops, education, and training programs related to the establishment and promotion of the free and open source programming language Python. 174 groups or projects in 52 countries received grants from the PSF during 2023. Several worldwide Python Meetups reactivated during the year, bringing the Python Meetup network up to 95 groups covering 31 countries and over 233,000 members. The PSF also awarded a record $280K in travel grants at PyCon US 2023 (with $50K funded by PyLadies) and at PyCascades 2023.

Program 3
Expenses: $239,502 Revenue: $278,706

The PSF provides fiscal sponsorship for Python-focused user groups, events, and projects. These groups hold regular education and networking meetings and/or present regional Python conferences. The...

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The PSF provides fiscal sponsorship for Python-focused user groups, events, and projects. These groups hold regular education and networking meetings and/or present regional Python conferences. The PSF and each fiscal sponsoree work together to manage donor contributions wisely and maximize our ability to pursue the PSF's charitable mission. During 2023, the PSF onboarded Bandit, BAPYA (Bay Area Python Groups), ChiPy, Denver Python User Group, North Bay Python, PyOhio, and Twisted. In addition, the PSF continued fiscally sponsoring 13 other groups including: Boston Python, Jazzband, Pallets (Flask), PhillyPUG, PuPPy, PyBeach, PyCascades, PyHawaii, PyLadies PyMNtos, PyPA, PyRVA, and San Diego Python.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,902,099
Program Service Revenue $1,128,603
Investment Income $138,542
Other Revenue $3,779
TOTAL REVENUE $4,173,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $686,912
Salaries & Benefits $1,423,396
Fundraising Expenses $198,455
Program Expenses $3,601,479
Other Expenses $2,226,170
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,336,478

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,173,023 $3,856,030 +0.1%
Expenses $4,336,478 $3,441,034 +0.3%
Net Income $-163,455 $414,996 -1.4%
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✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
15
Volunteers
1192

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$154,054
Total Directors
17
$154,054
Key Employees
2
$345,583
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ee Durbin Director of Infrastructure 40
Key Emp Highest
$191,529 $0 $191,529
Deborah Nicholson Secretary, Executive Director, Director 40
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$154,054 $0 $154,054
Loren Crary Director of Resource Development 40
Highest
$149,697 $0 $149,697
Seth Larson Security Developer-in-Residence 40
Highest
$116,732 $0 $116,732
Phyllis Dobbs Controller 25
Highest
$102,764 $0 $102,764
Dawn Wages Chair, Former Treasurer, Director 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Wouters Former Chair, Director 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Debora Azevedo Vice Chair, Director 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Triplett Former Vice Chair, Director 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kushal Das Treasurer, Director 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tania Allard Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kwon-Han Bae Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cheuk Ting Ho Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dustin Ingram Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Georgi Ker Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jannis Leidel Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joannah Nanjekye Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Neugebauer Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Denny Perez Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Simon Willison Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nina Zakharenko Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,173,023 $4,336,478 $5,448,874 $-163,455
2022 $3,856,030 $3,441,034 $5,766,003 $414,996
2021 $2,311,080 $1,682,499 $4,902,663 $628,581
2020 $2,176,341 $1,790,102 $4,134,398 $386,239
2019 $4,464,296 $3,615,111 $4,710,283 $849,185
2018 $3,101,422 $2,822,126 $3,518,885 $279,296
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