Civic Intelligence

The Linux Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 46-0503801

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Nov 12, 2015

Organization ProfileLINUX-FOUNDATION.ORG

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660 York St No 102San Francisco, CA 94110-2102

(415) 723-9709

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

17th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

61st percentile

6.8%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

41st percentile

$499,705

Higher top officer pay than 41% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.6% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

11th percentile

-8.3%

Faster asset growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

36%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)6 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Down

$20,915,947

Down $1,903,402 (-8.3%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$15,644,254

Up $2,081,059 (+15%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$5,271,693

Down $3,984,461 (-43%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue17th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$31,452,792

Up $8,333,726 (+36%) from 2013

Expenses

Up

$29,315,659

Up $9,670,075 (+49%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

$2,137,133

Down $1,336,349 (-38%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth11th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300M$200M$100M$0Assets 2010: $8,014,480Liabilities 2010: $2,388,644Net Assets 2010: $5,625,8362010Assets 2011: $11,367,717Liabilities 2011: $2,100,580Net Assets 2011: $9,267,1372011Assets 2012: $14,731,225Liabilities 2012: $4,579,960Net Assets 2012: $10,151,2652012Assets 2013: $22,819,349Liabilities 2013: $9,256,154Net Assets 2013: $13,563,1952013Assets 2014: $20,915,947Liabilities 2014: $5,271,693Net Assets 2014: $15,644,2542014Assets 2015: $27,690,067Liabilities 2015: $8,074,805Net Assets 2015: $19,615,2622015Assets 2018: $71,057,383Liabilities 2018: $25,613,108Net Assets 2018: $45,444,2752018Assets 2019: $89,518,144Liabilities 2019: $30,685,216Net Assets 2019: $58,832,9282019Assets 2021: $142,044,874Liabilities 2021: $43,564,615Net Assets 2021: $98,480,2592021Assets 2022: $172,988,189Liabilities 2022: $59,388,122Net Assets 2022: $113,600,0672022Assets 2024: $224,425,906Liabilities 2024: $79,798,145Net Assets 2024: $144,627,7612024

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$20,915,947
Liabilities$5,271,693
Net Assets$15,644,254
Open 2014 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300M$200M$100M$0-$100MExpenses 2010: $9,080,0852010Expenses 2011: $11,995,3522011Expenses 2012: $16,195,5312012Revenue 2013: $23,119,066Expenses 2013: $19,645,584Net Income 2013: $3,473,4822013Revenue 2014: $31,452,792Expenses 2014: $29,315,659Net Income 2014: $2,137,1332014Revenue 2015: $39,283,385Expenses 2015: $35,564,166Net Income 2015: $3,719,2192015Revenue 2018: $96,582,653Expenses 2018: $97,314,914Net Income 2018: -$732,2612018Revenue 2019: $124,492,699Expenses 2019: $111,490,264Net Income 2019: $13,002,4352019Revenue 2021: $139,974,266Expenses 2021: $113,740,753Net Income 2021: $26,233,5132021Revenue 2022: $177,124,787Expenses 2022: $160,082,276Net Income 2022: $17,042,5112022Revenue 2024: $220,730,594Expenses 2024: $204,369,300Net Income 2024: $16,361,2942024

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$31,452,792
Expenses$29,315,659
Net Income$2,137,133
Open 2014 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Nov 12, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$31,454,346
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The linux foundation supports the creation of sustainable open source ecosystems by providing financial and intellectual resources, infrastructure, events, training, and supporting programs to progress open innovation. Working together with its members and communities of open source engineers, the linux foundation and its projects form the most ambitious and successful investment in the creation of shared technology.

Supporting and advancing the creation of a technical and business environment in the computer industry for linux and open source software industry.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,534,531$13,968,207▲ $3,433,676
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$9,342,877$4,457,816▼ $4,885,061
Accounts Receivable$1,779,633$1,117,753▼ $661,880
Intangible Assets$465,608$551,616▲ $86,008
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$353,349$547,177▲ $193,828
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$343,351$273,378▼ $69,973
Total Assets$22,819,349$20,915,947▼ $1,903,402
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,069,156$2,707,031▲ $637,875
Deferred Revenue$7,186,998$2,564,662▼ $4,622,336
Total Liabilities$9,256,154$5,271,693▼ $3,984,461
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$13,563,195$15,644,254▲ $2,081,059
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$13,563,195$15,644,254▲ $2,081,059
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$22,819,349$20,915,947▼ $1,903,402

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$273,378$583,332$856,710
Leasehold Improvements$0$17,477$17,477
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay41st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
James ZemlinExecutive DirectorFT$250,000$249,705$499,705
Amanda McphersonVP Marketing & Developer PFT$247,348$206,589$453,937
Michael WosterChief Operating OfficerFT$250,000$186,055$436,055

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Doug FisherChair
Bdale GarbeeDirector
Brian PawlowskiDirector
Dr Myung-joon KimDirector
Eileen EvansDirector
James BottomleyDirector
Jim WaskoDirector
Larry AugustinDirector
Mark CharleboisDirector
Matt JonesDirector
Tsugikazu ShibataDirector
Wim CoekaertsDirector
Yongyun KimDirector
Yoshiya EtoDirector
Alan ClarkSecretary
Frank FanzilliTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
AppnovationEvent Coordinator5738 LEMP AVE, North Hollywood, CA 97601$158,648
Eisenstadt CommunicationSoftware Developer Consultant1600-3414 PEACHTREE RD, Atlanta, GA 30326$154,638
-Pr Consultant1813 KENWYCK MANOR WAY, Raleigh, NC 27612$100,297
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$31,406,017
Investment Income
$25,234
Other Revenue
$21,541
Change in Net Assets
$2,137,133

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$31,452,792
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$31,452,792
Total Revenue per Form 990
$31,452,792
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$19,051,576
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$10,264,083
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising---$7,873,932
Other Salaries and Wages---$6,444,201
Conferences and Meetings---$4,185,727
Fees for Services Other---$2,132,685
Information Technology---$1,499,661
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$1,389,697
Other Employee Benefits---$1,150,476
Office Expenses---$1,149,322
Travel---$770,263
Pension Plan Contributions---$756,588
Payroll Taxes---$523,121
Fees for Services Legal---$447,856
Fees for Services Accounting---$286,453
Other Expenses---$33,750
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$29,315,659

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$29,315,659
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$29,315,659
Total Expenses per Form 990$29,315,659
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
9
Employees
3
Spending
$1,458,212

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia,Program ServicesSupporting the Technical and Business Environment in the Computer Industry.22$924,929
CanadaProgram ServicesSupporting the Technical and Business Environment in the Computer Industry71$533,283
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The linux foundation has business and individual members. Members pay dues to the organization and receive benefits from the organization for being members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Voting as a class, platinum members elect up to 10 directors, gold members elect up to 3 directors, and silver member elect 1 director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The finance committee reviews and approves the form 990. A copy of the form 990 is available to all board members for review prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The management of the organization monitors and enforces the policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board compensation committee reviews and approves executive director's pay based on performance and comparable market salaries. Key employees' salaries are reviewed and approved by the board compensation committee and the executive director based on performance and comparable market salaries.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization provides information upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Linux Foundation
EIN
46-0503801
Phone
4157239709
Address
660 YORK ST NO 102, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110-2102

Signing Officer

Name
Jim Zemlin
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4157239709
Signed
2015-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Zemlin
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
17
Independent Board Members
16
Employees
58
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Hoffman Stewart & Schmidt Pc
Address
4900 MEADOWS ROAD STE 200, LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035-3295
Preparer
Todd D Massinger
Phone
5032205900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Foreign currency adjustment -56,074.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process for selecting an independent accountant and overseeing the audit has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management believes the linux foundation does not have any uncertain tax positions.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$20,915,947
Liabilities
$5,271,693
Net assets
$15,644,254
Revenue
$31,452,792
Expenses
$29,315,659
Net income
$2,137,133
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$224$79.8$145$221$204$16.4
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$173$59.4$114$177$160$17.0
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$142$43.6$98.5$140$114$26.2
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$89.5$30.7$58.8$124$111$13.0
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$71.1$25.6$45.4$96.6$97.3$0.73
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$27.7$8.07$19.6$39.3$35.6$3.72
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.9$5.27$15.6$31.5$29.3$2.14
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$22.8$9.26$13.6$23.1$19.6$3.47
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.7$4.58$10.2$16.2
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.4$2.10$9.27$12.0
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.01$2.39$5.63$9.08
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