Liabilities / Assets
25th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Open Usage Commons Foundation
990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 85-1802866
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
25th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
1st percentile
Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
49th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
1st percentile
Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
1st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$186,185
Down $480,890 (-72%) from 2022
Net Assets
Down$186,185
Down $480,890 (-72%) from 2022
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2022
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$132,005
Up $132,005 from 2022
Expenses
Up$473,401
Up $329,552 (+229%) from 2022
Net Income
Down-$341,396
Down $197,547 (-137%) from 2022
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 15, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $936,438
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
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $450,018 | $115,881 | ▼ $334,137 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $130,056 | $66,304 | ▼ $63,752 |
| Total Assets | $584,074 | $186,185 | ▼ $397,889 |
| Other Assets Total | $4,000 | $4,000 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $584,074 | $186,185 | ▼ $397,889 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $584,074 | $186,185 | ▼ $397,889 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $584,074 | $186,185 | ▼ $397,889 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Christopher J Dibona | Chair |
| Allison N Randal | Director |
| Anne Bertucio | Director |
| Charles L Isbell Jr | Director |
| Miles J Ward | Director |
| Hilary Richardson | Legal Commit |
| Patrick Monghan | Legal Commit |
| Clifford Lampe | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $132,005
- Other Revenue
- $0
- Change in Net Assets
- $-341,396
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $473,401 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Other | - | - | - | $249,000 |
| Information Technology | - | - | - | $76,232 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | $50,000 |
| Occupancy | - | - | - | $44,578 |
| Travel | - | - | - | $41,243 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | - | - | $7,014 |
| Office Expenses | - | - | - | $5,334 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $473,401 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
- 2025-05-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Christopher J Dibona
- Formed
- 2020
- Legal Domicile
- De
- Voting Board Members
- 8
- Independent Board Members
- 8
- 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
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| IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/UponRequestInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | OPENUSAGE.ORG |
| IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd | 0 | false |
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| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | CHRISTOPHER J DIBONA |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | CHAIR |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 8563806860 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-05-15 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | OPEN USAGE COMMONS FOUNDATION |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | OPEN |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN | 0 | 851802866 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum | 0 | 6165328861 |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 12685 MILLER RD |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | WA |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 98110 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | true |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 383331165 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | NIENHUIS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 3460 WILSON AVE SW |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm | 0 | GRANDVILLE |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MI |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 49418 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 6165328861 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-05-15 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | SARAH LEWIS |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-05-15T10:29:24-04:00 |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd | 0 | 990 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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Filings
Displayed year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $186,185
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $186,185
- Revenue
- $132,005
- Expenses
- $473,401
- Net income
- -$341,396