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Open Usage Commons Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 85-1802866

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 14, 2024

Organization ProfileOPENUSAGE.ORG
12685 Miller RdBainbridge Island, WA 98110

(616) 532-8861

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

24th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

24th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

4th percentile

-35%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$15,000

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets24th percentile

Assets

Down

$584,074

Down $83,001 (-12%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$584,074

Down $83,001 (-12%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue24th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Up

$443,864

Up $443,864 from 2022

Expenses

Up

$597,376

Up $453,527 (+315%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$153,512

Down $9,663 (-6.7%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $492,085Liabilities 2020: $995Net Assets 2020: $491,0902020Assets 2022: $667,075Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $667,0752022Assets 2023: $584,074Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $584,0742023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$584,074
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$584,074
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2020: $500,001Expenses 2020: $8,911Net Income 2020: $491,0902020Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $143,849Net Income 2022: -$143,8492022Revenue 2023: $443,864Expenses 2023: $597,376Net Income 2023: -$153,5122023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$443,864
Expenses$597,376
Net Income-$153,512
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$763,496
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Open usage commons foundation was formed to help open source projects protect their identity through programs that support and sustain the philosophy of the open source definition beyond copyright, such as trademark management and usage guidelines.

To help open source projects protect their identity

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$450,018-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$650,563$130,056▼ $520,507
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,512--
Total Assets$667,075$584,074▼ $83,001
Other Assets Total-$4,000-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$667,075$584,074▼ $83,001
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$667,075$584,074▼ $83,001
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$667,075$584,074▼ $83,001
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Charles L Isbell JrDirector$15,000$15,000
Clifford LampeTreasurer$15,000$15,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Christopher J DibonaChair
Allison N RandalDirector
Anne BertucioDirector
Miles J WardDirector
Hilary RichardsonLegal Commit
Patrick MonghanLegal Commit
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$405,675
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$38,189
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$400,000
Change in Net Assets
$-153,512
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$551,160
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$30,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$16,216
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other---$146,592
Information Technology---$96,685
Occupancy---$65,862
Fees for Services Legal---$59,642
Travel---$51,284
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$30,000
Advertising---$27,214
Other Expenses---$20,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$16,216
Fees for Services Management---$13,122
Fees for Services Accounting---$10,017
Conferences and Meetings---$8,828
Office Expenses---$3,759
Insurance---$1,877
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$597,376
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Digital Harbor FoundationBaltimore, MD501c3-$16,216
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 3

“Open usage commons foundation was formed to help open source projects protect their identity through programs that support and sustain the philosophy of the open source definition beyond copyright, such as trademark management and usage guidelines.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The organization has two classes of members. Founding members may appoint two directors to the boards and have no other voting rights. Steering members may appoint one director to the board and have no other voting rights.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Founding members may appoint two directors to the boards and have no other voting rights. Steering members may appoint one director to the board and have no other voting rights.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Prior to its filing with the irs, a copy of the final form 990 is provided to each voting member of the governing body for review.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Officers and directors are required to disclose conflicts in any interest where they are aware of a potential conflict. In addition, candidates to the board of directors are required to disclose potential sources of conflict. The board of directors reviews the statements for any conflicts periodicalli. If a conflict is identified, the board of directors will review and assess the case and proceed in accordance with the foundation's policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, financial statements and other public documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Open Usage Commons Foundation
EIN
85-1802866
Phone
6165328861
Address
12685 MILLER RD, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher J Dibona
Title
Chair
Phone
8563806860
Signed
2024-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher J Dibona
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Nienhuis Financial Group LLC
Address
3460 WILSON AVE SW, GRANDVILLE, MI 49418
Preparer
Sarah Lewis
Phone
6165328861
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Open usage commons foundation was formed to help open source projects protect their identity through programs that support and sustain the philosophy of the open source definition beyond copyright, such as trademark management and usage guidelines.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting exp 146,025 0 0 bank fees 567 0 0 total 146,592 0 0”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$584,074
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$584,074
Revenue
$443,864
Expenses
$597,376
Net income
-$153,512
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.84$0.00$5.84$4.44$5.97$1.54
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.67$0.00$6.67$0.00$1.44$1.44
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.92$0.01$4.91$5.00$0.09$4.91