Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A
“The Organization has a group of voting members who elect the board of directors.”
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Assets
Down$1,442,055
Down $537,226 (-27%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$1,351,023
Down $269,615 (-17%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$91,032
Down $267,611 (-75%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$1,177,880
Up $73,941 (+6.7%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$1,579,557
Down $157,239 (-9.1%) from 2023
Net Income
Up-$401,677
Up $231,180 (+37%) from 2023
To promote and defend computer users rights to use, study, copy, and modify the software on their computer, as well as the related documentation. To assist in the development and use of free software and documentation.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $1,313,769 | $927,936 | ▼ $385,833 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $317,976 | $383,128 | ▲ $65,152 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $165,703 | $112,031 | ▼ $53,672 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $17,022 | $10,301 | ▼ $6,721 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $13,351 | $1,953 | ▼ $11,398 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $1,250 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $1,979,281 | $1,442,055 | ▼ $537,226 |
| Other Assets Total | $150,210 | $6,706 | ▼ $143,504 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $136,982 | - | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $221,661 | $91,032 | ▼ $130,629 |
| Total Liabilities | $358,643 | $91,032 | ▼ $267,611 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $1,007,694 | $746,964 | ▼ $260,730 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $612,944 | $604,059 | ▼ $8,885 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,620,638 | $1,351,023 | ▼ $269,615 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,979,281 | $1,442,055 | ▼ $537,226 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $1,953 | $19,646 | $21,599 |
| Other Assets Org | $5,601 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe Kooyman | Executive Director | FT | $141,630 | $141,630 |
| Johanna Rozestraten | Deputy DirectorNov 23-March | FT | $84,251 | $84,251 |
| John Hsieh | Deputy Director to November | PT | $26,375 | $26,375 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Geoffrey Knauth | Treasurer President |
| Alexandre Oliva | Director |
| Gerald Sussman | Director |
| Henry Poole | Director |
| Richard M Stallman | Director |
| Odile Benassy | Director former |
| Christina Haralanova | Director from 62324 |
| John Gilmore | Director from 62324 |
| Maria C Pievatolo | Director from 62324 |
| Ian Kelling | Director Staff Seat |
| Contribution Type | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | $22,389 | Fair Value |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | $18,918 | Fair Value |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | $1,780 | Fair Value |
| Total Noncash Contributions | $43,087 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,095,716 |
| Other Expenses | $476,027 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $99,050 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $7,814 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $625,076 | $28,093 | $49,163 | $702,332 |
| Occupancy | $178,016 | $8,001 | $14,001 | $200,018 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $127,830 | $5,745 | $10,054 | $143,629 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $116,934 | $5,255 | $9,197 | $131,386 |
| Payroll Taxes | $105,348 | $4,735 | $8,286 | $118,369 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $75,543 | $3,395 | $5,942 | $84,880 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $34,464 | - | - | $34,464 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $19,524 | $877 | $1,536 | $21,937 |
| Other Expenses | $37,133 | $10,910 | $147 | $10,910 |
| Office Expenses | $9,199 | $413 | $724 | $10,336 |
| All Other Expenses | $3,054 | $6,616 | - | $9,670 |
| Insurance | - | $8,876 | - | $8,876 |
| Information Technology | - | $7,994 | - | $7,994 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $7,814 | - | - | $7,814 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $488 | - | $488 |
| Advertising | - | $464 | - | $464 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,341,821 | $138,686 | $99,050 | $1,579,557 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,579,557 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,579,557 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,579,557 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NumFOCUS Attn Leah Silen | Austin, TX | - | Support | $7,814 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
“The Organization has a group of voting members who elect the board of directors.”
“The audit subcommitte of the board fully reviews and approves by vote the form 990 and the audited financial statements. The subcommitte reports to the full board of directors after the approval.”
“The Organization has a Conflict of Interest policy in place and all relevant parties are required to read and sign the policy annually. The board of directors review and approve all contracts that may impact the policy.”
“For any non-union employee a survey is done of similar organizations in order to establish what is reasonable compensation. The union agreement and other nonunion salaries are taken into consideration as well. Management then makes a proposal for the board to consider, and subsequently approve. COLA is applied to all management staff salary annually. Salaries are reveiewed and considered annually at the financial year end budget creation and presentation to the board.”
“Board of Directors perform analysis and compare local and national compensation of other top management and key employees.”
“The Organization has documents available to public by request or through MA Attorney Generals website.”
“After completing the audit of the organizations financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024, adjustments were made to PPE, expenses, and restricted net assets. As a result, the amended Form 990 was filed with the most up-to-date financial data.”
“During the fiscal year, the Organization disposed of property and equipment in connection with the discontinuation of its prior leased facility. The assets such as office equipment and furniture had an original cost of $57,024 and accumulated depreciation of $57,024, resulting in a net book value of $0 at the time of disposal. Accordingly, no gain or loss was recognized on the disposal.The leasehold improvements related to the prior leased facility had an original cost of $22,571 and accumulated depreciation of $11,661, resulting in a net book value of $10,910 at the time of disposal. The Organization recognized a loss on disposal of $10,910, which is included in operating activities.”
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