OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2021

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Patrick Wardle

Phone

8087837416

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $776K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $168K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

The Objective-See Foundation advances the security of Apple platforms by Developing free, open-source security tools, publishing technical research and educational resources organizing conferences and training programs, and supporting initiatives that help grow and diversify the macOS and iOS security community

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $300,000

Security Tools and Research The Foundation develops and maintains free open-source security tools for macOS designed to help researchers, developers, and everyday users detect malware and better...

Security Tools and Research The Foundation develops and maintains free open-source security tools for macOS designed to help researchers, developers, and everyday users detect malware and better understand the security of Apple systems. These tools are distributed freely to the public and are widely used within the cybersecurity community

Program 2

Expenses: $18,511

Books and Other Publications. The Foundation publishes technical books, research papers, and educational resources focused on macOS and iOS security, malware analysis, and defensive techniques. These materials are made freely available online to support education and knowledge sharing across the global cybersecurity community. Printed versions may be made available through third-party publishers.

Program 3

Expenses: $149,090

Conferences and Training The Foundation organizes and hosts technical conferences and training events, including the annual Objective by the Sea conference, which brings together security...

Conferences and Training The Foundation organizes and hosts technical conferences and training events, including the annual Objective by the Sea conference, which brings together security researchers, engineers, and students from around the world to present and discuss the latest research related to Apple platform security

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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%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $601,881

Program Service Revenue $137,300

Investment Income $13,200

Other Revenue $23,751

TOTAL REVENUE $776,132

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $376,000

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $522,159

Other Expenses $232,237

TOTAL EXPENSES $608,237

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$776,132	$692,185	+0.1%
Expenses	$608,237	$532,652	+0.1%
Net Income	$167,895	$159,533	+0.1%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

$376,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
PATRICK WARDLE	PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR	035.00	Director Highest	$300,000	$0	$300,000
ANDREA ROZENBERG	SECRETARY-TREASURER	030.00	Director Highest	$76,000	$0	$76,000
Tom McGuire	DIRECTOR	003.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andrew Medearis	DIRECTOR	003.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kasey Turner	DIRECTOR	003.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christine Roberson	DIRECTOR	003.00	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	$776,132	$608,237	$497,407	$167,895
2024	$692,185	$532,652	$324,814	$159,533
2023	$593,182	$473,925	$165,281	$119,257
2022	$408,491	$362,467	$46,024	$46,024