2026-01-22T10:58:14-05:00 2024-09-30 Babson & Associates LLC 170 Parks St Duxbury MA 02332 990 2023-10-01 042888848 Free Software Foundation Inc FREE 31 Milk Street PO Box 960789 Boston MA 02196 Geoff Knauth Treasurer 6175425942 2026-01-15 false true Mariya Babson CPA P02375486 7815887732 2026-01-22 X 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Geoffrey Knauth 1186872 false X www.fsf.org X 1985 MA 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. 10 8 13 2206 0 0 1010094 1101073 0 58382 45139 35463 31668 1103939 1177880 130000 7814 0 1120187 1095716 0 99050 486609 476027 1736796 1579557 -632857 -401677 1979281 1442055 358643 91032 1620638 1351023 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. false false 657429 The education and outreach program advocates for computer user freedom through online and in person campaigns, and helps individuals with the practical details of using computers in an ethical manner. This includes publishing educational materials about how to use and develop free software, writing issue focused articles and action alerts related to personal computing freedom and freedom on the internet, speaking at events, coordinating and empowering volunteers to advocate for free software in their local communities, answering thousands of emails each year from people interested in free software, and organizing an annual conference that brings the free software community together. 339880 The license education program assists developers and users in understanding software licensing and determining which software is ethically safe for them to use. It answers questions from the public, offers guidance in best practices, publishes articles on free software licensing issues, sends speakers to events, investigates and resolves violations of the GNU general public license (GPL), lesser GPL, and GNU free documentation license, certifies hardware products that respect user freedom, and presents continuing legal education courses for lawyers. The GNU Project does collaborative development and distribution of an operating system (OS) that respects users freedom. GNU software is licensed freely so that users can run, share, study, and modify it however is best for them. The GNU system is used most popularly with the kernel Linux,forming the GNU/Linux OS used on millions of computers worldwide, including the ma 308618 The GNU Project does collaborative development and distribution of an operating system (OS) that respects users freedom. GNU software is licensed freely so that users can run, share, study, and modify it however is best for them. The GNU system is used most popularly with the kernel Linux, forming the GNU/Linux OS used on millions of computers worldwide, including the majority of web and email servers. The Organization supports GNU with resources for coordination, planning, software development, infrastructure, web and download hosting, copyright stewardship, programming work, and public promotion. 35894 Other programs include compiling and mainaining a directory of Free Software for all operating systems at directory.fsf.org and publishing printed books and selling clothing related to the use of and advocacy for free sofware. Included in total are expenses related to Directory $26,836 and GNU Press $8,992 35894 1341821 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 13 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 8 false false false false false true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false MA X X The Organization 6175425942 31 Milk Street PO Box 960789 Boston MA 02196 Zoe Kooyman Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 141630 0 0 Johanna Rozestraten Deputy DirectorNov 23-March 40.00 0.00 X 84251 0 0 John Hsieh Deputy Director to November 20.00 0.00 X 26375 0 0 John Gilmore Director from 62324 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Odile Benassy Director former 0.00 4.00 X 0 0 0 Christina Haralanova Director from 62324 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Alexandre Oliva Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Henry Poole Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Maria C Pievatolo Director from 62324 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gerald Sussman Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ian Kelling Director Staff Seat 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard M Stallman Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Geoffrey Knauth Treasurer President 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 252256 0 0 1 false false false 676664 424409 43087 1101073 45139 45139 30695 8992 21703 21703 Other revenue 900099 9965 9965 9965 1177880 9965 0 66842 7814 7814 143629 127830 5745 10054 702332 625076 28093 49163 131386 116934 5255 9197 118369 105348 4735 8286 84880 75543 3395 5942 21937 19524 877 1536 464 464 10336 9199 413 724 7994 7994 200018 178016 8001 14001 34464 34464 488 488 8876 8876 Licenses & permits 2118 1886 85 147 Special events & mailing 37133 37133 Credit card processing 46739 46739 Loss on disposal of assets 10910 10910 9670 3054 6616 1579557 1341821 138686 99050 165703 112031 1313769 927936 1250 17022 10301 21599 19646 13351 1953 317976 383128 150210 6706 1979281 1442055 221661 91032 136982 358643 91032 X 1007694 746964 612944 604059 1620638 1351023 1979281 1442055 -401677 134942 -2880 0 X false true X true false X 1058798 1827375 1329547 1025926 1111038 6352684 1058798 1827375 1329547 1025926 1111038 6352684 6352684 31984 3322 6083 27610 45139 114138 6466822 0.98240 0.98790 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 21599 19646 1953 1953 Security Deposit 1105 Prepaid expenses - office rent 5601 6706 1312822 134942 134942 1177880 1177880 1579557 1579557 1579557 true NumFOCUS Attn Leah Silen PO Box 90596 Austin TX 78709 7814 Fair Value Support Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) The organizations management monitors the process of grants to individuals, tracks the information for each grant, and reports to the board at board meetings. X Cryptocurrency 22389 Fair Value X Services 18918 Fair Value X Products 1780 Fair Value false false false Amended return information 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. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a The Organization has a group of voting members who elect the board of directors. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 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. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c 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. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a 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. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Board of Directors perform analysis and compare local and national compensation of other top management and key employees. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Organization has documents available to public by request or through MA Attorney Generals website. General explanation attachment 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.