OPEN SOURCE INITIATIVE

EIN: 912037395 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Total Revenue
$811,527
Total Expenses
$684,147
Total Assets
$896,360
Net Assets
$751,545
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
STEFANO MAFFULLI
Phone
8475673962
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

OPEN SOURCE INITIATIVE, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $812K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $127K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

To (1) educate the public about the advantages of open source software [software that users are free to modify and redistribute]; (2) encourage the software community to participate in open source software development; (3) identify how software users' objectives are best served through open source software; (4) persuade organizations and software authors to distribute source software freely they otherwise would not distribute; (5) provide resources for sharing information about open source software and licenses; (6) assist attorneys to craft open source licenses; (7) manage a certification program to allow use of one or more certification marks in association with open source software; and (8) advocate for open source principles.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $127,067 Revenue: $35,500

OPEN SOURCE INITIATIVE ACTS AS FISCAL SPONSOREE FOR FOUR ACTIVE PROJECTS IN 2023 WITH ALL REVENUE FROM DONATIONS. CLEARLYDEFINED IS AN OPEN SOURCE PROJECT TO CROWD-SOURCE THE GATHERING, CURATION, AND...

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OPEN SOURCE INITIATIVE ACTS AS FISCAL SPONSOREE FOR FOUR ACTIVE PROJECTS IN 2023 WITH ALL REVENUE FROM DONATIONS. CLEARLYDEFINED IS AN OPEN SOURCE PROJECT TO CROWD-SOURCE THE GATHERING, CURATION, AND UPSTREAMING OF LICENSING AND SECURITY (AND MORE) DATA ABOUT FREE AND OPEN SOURCE PROJECTS. THE ULTIMATE GOAL BEING TO HELP PROJECTS THRIVE BY MORE CLEARLY DEFINING THEIR LICENSE AND STATUS. ALL REVENUE WAS FROM DONATIONS. SNOWDRIFT.COOP IS A CROWDMATCHING, OPEN SOURCE PROGRAM THAT MATCHES DONORS TO PROJECTS; DURING 2021, SNOWDRIFT LEFT OPEN SOURCE INITIATIVE'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM TO BECOME A STANDALONE LEGAL ENTITY. THE FLOSS DESKTOPS FOR KIDS PROJECT TEACHES STUDENTS COMPUTING BY DOING; STUDENTS LEARN TO BREAK-DOWN AND REPAIR COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS AND INSTALL OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE. SEAGL IS A GRASSROOTS TECHNICAL SUMMIT DEDICATED TO SPREADING AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FREE / LIBRE / OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, AND CULTURE.

Program 2
Expenses: $63,808 Revenue: $24,000

THE OPEN SOURCE AND STANDARDS WORKING GROUP: 1. EXPLORES CURRENT STANDARDS SETTING ORGANIZATIONS (SSOs) UNDERSTANDING OF OSI APPROVED LICENSES, AND MORE GENERALLY, OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE, DEVELOPMENT...

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THE OPEN SOURCE AND STANDARDS WORKING GROUP: 1. EXPLORES CURRENT STANDARDS SETTING ORGANIZATIONS (SSOs) UNDERSTANDING OF OSI APPROVED LICENSES, AND MORE GENERALLY, OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE, DEVELOPMENT, AND PROJECTS; 2. EDUCATE SSOs IN CURRENT PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES WIDELY ACCEPTED BY OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE; 3. SUPPORTS AUTHENTIC ENGAGEMENT ACROSS OPEN SOURCE COMMUNITIES (I.E. IMPLEMENTERS, CONTRIBUTORS, PROJECTS, FOUNDATIONS) TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH BEST PRACTICES IN OPEN SOURCE LICENSING, DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION; 4. PRODUCES REFERENCE RESOURCES (EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, EXPERT OPINIONS, CONSULTING SERVICES, ETC.) TO ADDRESS GAPS IN UNDERSTANDING, SUPPORT CURRENT PRACTICES, AND INCREASE THE RECOGNITION OF OSI APPROVED LICENSING AND THE OSI LICENSE REVIEW PROCESS, AND; 5. ENCOURAGES SSOs TO REQUEST AND MAINTAIN FORMAL PEER RELATIONSHIPS WITH OSI. THE WORKING GROUP WILL ACT AS THE FORMAL CORRESPONDENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $200,605 Revenue: $243,250

OPEN SOURCE INITIATIVE IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY BUILDING, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF NON-PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE. OSI STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS USE...

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OPEN SOURCE INITIATIVE IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY BUILDING, EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF NON-PROPRIETARY SOFTWARE. OSI STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS USE VIRTUAL RESOURCES OR TRAVEL THE WORLD TO ATTEND OPEN SOURCE CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, MEET WITH OPEN SOURCE DEVELOPERS AND USERS, AND TO DISCUSS WITH EXECUTIVES FROM THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS ABOUT HOW OPEN SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, LICENSES, AND MODELS OF DEVELOPMENT CAN PROVIDE ECONOMIC AND STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $790,562
Program Service Revenue $3,250
Investment Income $17,688
Other Revenue $27
TOTAL REVENUE $811,527

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $205,849
Fundraising Expenses $134,209
Program Expenses $391,480
Other Expenses $478,298
TOTAL EXPENSES $684,147

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $811,527 $739,664 +0.1%
Expenses $684,147 $490,111 +0.4%
Net Income $127,380 $249,553 -0.5%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

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
$0
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
1
$166,661
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEFANO MAFFULI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40
Key Emp Highest
$166,661 $0 $166,661
CARLO PIANA DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHARINA MARACKE FORMER PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THIERRY CARREZ VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY HINDS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AEVA BLACK SECRETARY, DIRECTOR 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH BERKUS DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA CHESTEK DIRECTOR 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN COLANNINO DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE-MARIE SCOTT DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA BROCK FORMER DIRECTOR 2
Officer 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 $811,527 $684,147 $896,360 $127,380
2022 $739,664 $490,111 $770,719 $249,553
2021 $326,481 $406,576 $533,392 $-80,095
2020 $343,964 $252,400 $586,633 $91,564
2019 $530,220 $486,957 $323,044 $43,263
2018 $555,610 $360,561 $279,846 $195,049
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