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Objective See Foundation Inc

EIN 86-3546876 • 501(c)3 • Kula, HI

Profile

The Objective-See Foundation advances the security of Apple platforms by Developing free, open-source security tools, publishing technical research and educational resources organizing conferences and training programs, and supporting initiatives that help grow and diversify the macOS and iOS security community

38 Leihulu WayKula, HI 96790

www.objective-see.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

75th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$300,000

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 38.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

88th percentile

53%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

58th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$497,407

Up $172,593 (+53%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$497,407

Up $172,593 (+53%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin75th percentile

Revenue

Up

$776,132

Up $83,947 (+12%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$608,237

Up $75,585 (+14%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$167,895

Up $8,362 (+5.2%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2022: $46,024Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $46,0242022Assets 2023: $165,281Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $165,2812023Assets 2024: $324,814Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $324,8142024Assets 2025: $497,407Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $497,4072025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$497,407
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$497,407
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth58th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2022: $408,491Expenses 2022: $362,467Net Income 2022: $46,0242022Revenue 2023: $593,182Expenses 2023: $473,925Net Income 2023: $119,2572023Revenue 2024: $692,185Expenses 2024: $532,652Net Income 2024: $159,5332024Revenue 2025: $776,132Expenses 2025: $608,237Net Income 2025: $167,8952025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$776,132
Expenses$608,237
Net Income$167,895
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$497,407
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$497,407
Revenue
$776,132
Expenses
$608,237
Net income
$167,895
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.97$0.00$4.97$7.76$6.08$1.68
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.25$0.00$3.25$6.92$5.33$1.60
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.65$0.00$1.65$5.93$4.74$1.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$4.08$3.62$0.46
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 5, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$776,132
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Objective-See Foundation advances the security of Apple platforms by Developing free, open-source security tools, publishing technical research and educational resources organizing conferences and training programs, and supporting initiatives that help grow and diversify the macOS and iOS security community

The Objective-See Foundation advances the security of Apple platforms by Developing free, open-source security tools, publishing technical research and educational resources organizing conferences and training programs And supporting initiatives that help grow

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$324,814$497,407▲ $172,593
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$324,814$497,407▲ $172,593
Total Assets$324,814$497,407▲ $172,593
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$324,814$497,407▲ $172,593
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$324,814$497,407▲ $172,593
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$324,814$497,407▲ $172,593
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Patrick WardlePresident, DirectorFT$300,000$300,000
Andrea RozenbergSecretary-treasurerPT$76,000$76,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew MedearisDirector
Christine RobersonDirector
Kasey TurnerDirector
Tom McGuireDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$601,881
Program Service Revenue
$137,300
Investment Income
$13,200
Other Revenue
$23,751
All Other Contributions
$601,881
Change in Net Assets
$167,895
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$376,000
Other Expenses$232,237
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$376,000--$376,000
Travel$37,738--$37,738
Other Expenses$30,722--$30,722
Insurance-$12,868-$12,868
Office Expenses-$9,339-$9,339
Total Functional Expenses$586,030$22,207$0$608,237
International Activity

International Summary

Employees
1

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe Including Iceland and GreenlandSpeaking at Seminars or CoObjective By The Sea, Objec-1-
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1A

“Compensation for officers is determined based on comparable positions in the cybersecurity industry and reflects the level of responsibility required to develop security research, maintain open-source tools, manage the Foundations operations, and organize educational programs and conferences”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Objective-see Foundation Inc
EIN
86-3546876
Phone
8087837416
Address
38 LEIHULU WAY, Kula, HI 96790

Signing Officer

Name
Patrick Wardle
Title
President
Phone
8087837416
Signed
2026-03-05
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Patrick Wardle
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Hi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
H&f Expert Services LLC
Address
87 Belfast Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306
Preparer
Hira Akram
Phone
2018899982
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 54,558, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Community Programs The Foundation operates community initiatives including Objective-We and Objective for the We, programs designed to support early-career researchers and individuals from underrepresented communities through mentorship, scholarships, and opportunities to participate in technical conferences and training focused on Apple platform security”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Program Service Objective-We, dedicated to donate and collaborate to make the macOS and iOS security field more inclusive and diverse.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Objective-We is an initiative of the Objective-See Foundation focused on making the Apple security field more accessible and inclusive. The program supports students and early-career professionals through scholarships, educational events, training opportunities, and community initiatives designed to lower barriers to entry into the cybersecurity field.”

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