BSA BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

VICTORIA ESPINEL

Phone

2028725500

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

BSA BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE INC, founded in 1988, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $29.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

BSA | THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE (WWW.BSA.ORG) IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR THE GLOBAL SOFTWARE INDUSTRY BEFORE GOVERNMENTS AND IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE. ITS MEMBERS ARE AMONG THE WORLD'S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES, CREATING SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS (SEE SCH O)THAT SPARK THE ECONOMY AND IMPROVE MODERN LIFE. WITH HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC, AND OPERATIONS IN MORE THAN 30 COUNTRIES, BSA PIONEERS COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE LEGAL SOFTWARE USE AND ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT FOSTER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND DRIVE GROWTH IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ENFORCEMENT: IN FY2024, SOLICITED APPROXIMATELY 14,500 LEADS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING POSSIBLE ILLEGAL USES OF SOFTWARE BY COMPANIES; DIRECTED APPROXIMATELY 3,200 END-USER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS...

ENFORCEMENT: IN FY2024, SOLICITED APPROXIMATELY 14,500 LEADS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING POSSIBLE ILLEGAL USES OF SOFTWARE BY COMPANIES; DIRECTED APPROXIMATELY 3,200 END-USER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS SEEKING TO END THE ILLEGAL USE OF UNLICENSED SOFTWARE BY COMPANIES; TOOK DOWN APPROXIMATELY 137,000 WEBPAGES HOSTING INFRINGING CONTENT ON CYBERLOCKERS, FILE-SHARING SITES, AND DIRECT DOWNLOAD (DD) SITES; WORKED WITH MARKETPLACE AND AUCTION SITES TO TAKE DOWN MORE THAN 26,400 LISTINGS OFFERING INFRINGING SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.

Program 2

COMMUNICATIONS: ENGAGED WITH US AND GLOBAL MEDIA TO EDUCATE REPORTERS AND SECURE COVERAGE FOR BSA POLICY PRIORITIES AND LEADERS; CREATED AND PROMOTED EDITORIAL CONTENT FEATURING BSA ACTIVITIES AND...

COMMUNICATIONS: ENGAGED WITH US AND GLOBAL MEDIA TO EDUCATE REPORTERS AND SECURE COVERAGE FOR BSA POLICY PRIORITIES AND LEADERS; CREATED AND PROMOTED EDITORIAL CONTENT FEATURING BSA ACTIVITIES AND SOFTWARE INDUSTRY LEADER PERSPECTIVES; ORGANIZED PUBLIC AFFAIRS ACTIVIITIES WORLDWIDE IN SUPPORT OF ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY POLICY PRIORITIES.

Program 3

POLICY: EDUCATED POLICYMAKERS ON THE NEED FOR NEW OR REVISED LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND GLOBAL AGREEMENTS IN THE AREAS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DATA TRANSFER MECHANISMS, PRIVACY, CYBERSECURITY...

POLICY: EDUCATED POLICYMAKERS ON THE NEED FOR NEW OR REVISED LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND GLOBAL AGREEMENTS IN THE AREAS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DATA TRANSFER MECHANISMS, PRIVACY, CYBERSECURITY, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO DATA, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND DATA SERVICES. BSA ALSO ADVOCATED AGAINST HARMFUL POLICIES, LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT WOULD STIFLE INNOVATION AND ADVERSELY IMPACT THE ABILITY OF THE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY TO COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $27,211,577

Investment Income $315,092

Other Revenue $1,770,548

TOTAL REVENUE $29,297,217

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $15,000

Salaries & Benefits $13,456,063

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $16,800,963

TOTAL EXPENSES $30,272,026

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$29,297,217	$25,889,829	+0.1%
Expenses	$30,272,026	$28,550,373	+0.1%
Net Income	$-974,809	$-2,660,544	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

1697

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

$2,911,504

Total Directors

Key Employees

$1,073,722

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SCOTT MORGAN	CHAIR (THRU 6/2024)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD MACHTMES	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN W DIETZ	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RICH SAUER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIDGET NEILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHELLEY WEBB	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANA SIMMONS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SIDNEY MAJALYA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HASANI CARAWAY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALYSSA HARVEY DAWSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS LAL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE BYRD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA RAO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT STARBIRD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUTH ANNE KEENE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD LEWIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID SHAMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID LEEB	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN HERZOG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED HUMPHRIES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELEANOR LACEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIA WHITE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEV STAHLKOPF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KOSTA STAROSTIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEN GLUECK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FELIX STERLING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARISSA SCHWARTZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STAN SHEPARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA WELLINGTON	DIRECTOR (THRU 9/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM SHAUGHNESSY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
APARNA BAWA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BART VOLKMER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HUW ROBERTS	DIRECTOR (THRU 2/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE BROWDY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER MCGOFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB MOBASSALY	DIRECTOR (THRU 1/2024)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESS HERTZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA WAGNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSS ELMER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTORIA ESPINEL	CEO	39.00	Officer	$2,382,530	$51,276	$2,433,806
JOSEPH DESALVIO	CFO	39.00	Officer	$426,422	$51,276	$477,698
AARON COOPER	VP GLOBAL POLICY	40.00	Key Emp	$548,312	$13,200	$561,512
ADAM COATES	GENERAL COUNSEL & VP	39.00	Key Emp	$460,934	$51,276	$512,210
CRAIG ALBRIGHT	VP, LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY	40.00	Highest	$455,820	$38,071	$493,891
JARED RAGLAND	SR DIRECTOR, POLICY APAC	40.00	Highest	$400,210	$23,100	$423,310
TARUN SAWNEY	SR DIRECTOR, ENFORCEMENT APAC	40.00	Highest	$387,883	$8,212	$396,095
GIDEON LETT	CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$311,416	$25,877	$337,293
KATHERINE GOODLOE	MANAGING DIRECTOR, POLICY	40.00	Highest	$340,622	$23,100	$363,722

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	$29,297,217	$30,272,026	$25,741,267	$-974,809
2023	$25,889,829	$28,550,373	$24,182,780	$-2,660,544
2022	$21,981,005	$27,313,583	$24,112,089	$-5,332,578
2021	$26,344,956	$29,047,868	$31,069,091	$-2,702,912
2020	$18,664,843	$23,903,504	$33,375,164	$-5,238,661
2019	$41,870,660	$49,917,731	$40,239,141	$-8,047,071
2018	$58,079,901	$56,316,201	$49,493,769	$1,763,700