SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY INC

EIN: 412203632 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Brooklyn, NY

Total Revenue
$3,214,723
Total Expenses
$3,805,350
Total Assets
$5,401,246
Net Assets
$4,291,768
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Karen Sandler
Phone
2124613245
Tax Period
2024-03-01 to 2025-02-28

SOFTWARE FREEDOM CONSERVANCY INC, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $3.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

SFC promotes,improves,develops,facilitates, and defends Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). SFC advocates for the software rights and freedom of the public. SFC provides a home & infrastructure to FOSS projects & initiatives, & increases diversity, equity and inclusion in FOSS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,491,246
Program Service Revenue $549,852
Investment Income $160,309
Other Revenue $13,316
TOTAL REVENUE $3,214,723

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $53,174
Salaries & Benefits $1,304,435
Fundraising Expenses $157,323
Program Expenses $2,969,204
Other Expenses $2,405,677
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,805,350

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,214,723 $2,487,144 +0.3%
Expenses $3,805,350 $4,478,454 -0.2%
Net Income $-590,627 $-1,991,310 -0.7%
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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
5000

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
4
$395,555
Total Directors
7
$154,413
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Karen M Sandler President and Executive Director 45
Officer
$178,851 $62,291 $241,142
Rick Sanders General Counsel 40
Highest
$124,838 $68,511 $193,349
Sage Sharp Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion 40
Highest
$108,272 $54,516 $162,788
Bradley M Kuhn Director, Policy Fellow, Outgoing Treasurer 40.00
Officer Director
$113,112 $41,301 $154,413
Jeremy Allison Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Fortunato Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Galassi Director 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bdale Garbee Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Allison Randal Board Chairperson, Vice President, and Director 4.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony K Sebro Jr 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
2025 $3,214,723 $3,805,350 $5,401,246 $-590,627
2024 $2,487,144 $4,478,454 $5,314,976 $-1,991,310
2023 $4,187,196 $3,662,134 $7,242,486 $525,062
2022 $4,357,006 $3,165,712 $6,623,240 $1,191,294
2021 $3,229,988 $2,591,633 $5,375,134 $638,355
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