Software Education Foundation, operating under the name Softwareorg, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (U41) the organization is classified as: Computer Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Softwareorg employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Softwareorg is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Softwareorg generated $240.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $365.7k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIETAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF SOFTWARE, ADVANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STEM EDUCATION, AND BROADEN UNDERSTANDING OF SOFTWARE-RELATED ELEMENTS OF STEM EDUCATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SOFTWARE TO POLICY GOALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION: SOFTWARE.ORG PUBLISHES STUDIES AND DEVELOPS REPORTS THAT EXPLAIN CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES BEFORE THEY BECOME MAINSTREAM; HIGHLIGHT THE ECONOMIC AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS THAT THE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY PROVIDES TO THE OVERALL ECONOMY; AND EXAMINE THE INTERSECTION OF SOFTWARE AND SOCIETY BY DEMONSTRATING THE POTENTIAL CHANGES THAT SOFTWARE-ENABLED TECHNOLOGY WILL PROVIDE.
STEM EDUCATION: SOFTWARE.ORG ENCOURAGES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF CODERS AND WORKS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND SKILLS BY DIRECTLY SUPPORTING PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS AIMED TO ENCOURAGE GIRLS AND MINORITIES TO ENTER THE SOFTWARE WORKFORCE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jace Johnson Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Padilla Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Friendly Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Gelman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hugh Gamble Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Mahler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Washington Post Conference | 12/30/18 | $150,000 |
The German Marshall Fund Of The Uni Conference | 12/30/18 | $157,413 |
The Economist Group Limited Research/publication | 12/30/18 | $122,667 |
Real Clear Holdings Convention | 12/30/18 | $120,000 |
Rp3 Agency Website | 12/30/18 | $110,550 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $150,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $150,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $91,743 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,033 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $240,710 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $75,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,951 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | -$1,103 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,218 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,314 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,226 |
| Fees for services: Other | $165,141 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $844 |
| Information technology | $4,663 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,147 |
| Travel | $50,115 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,784 |
| All other expenses | $439 |
| Total functional expenses | $365,739 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $76,406 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,502 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $758,015 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,984,438 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $116,780 |
| Total assets | $2,950,141 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,174 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,256,173 |
| Total liabilities | $1,260,347 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,689,794 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,950,141 |
Over the last fiscal year, Software Education Foundation has awarded $97,205 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GIRLS WHO CODE | | | $84,705 |
GEORGETOWN U TECH LAW | | | $12,500 |