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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1329859

SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20043

Financials

$8.8M$9.1M2022$8.8M$9M2023$11.2M$10.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$11,176,322$10,585,804$590,518$7,489,486$4,591,335$2,898,151
June 30, 2024990$8,791,554$8,968,969-$177,415$7,952,336$5,889,980$2,062,356
June 30, 2023990$8,756,925$9,129,742-$372,817$6,742,914$4,715,100$2,027,814
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$10,965,778
Investment income
$210,544
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,818,963
Other salaries and wages
$2,848,812
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$5,357,880
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$118,584
Accounting fees
$24,955
Occupancy
$197,798
Travel
$430,465
Depreciation
$52,631

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,952,336
Total assets, end of year
$7,489,486
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,591,335
Net assets, end of year
$2,898,151
Land, buildings and equipment
$55,134
Publicly traded securities
$6,449,870
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,898,151
Gross unrelated business income
$9,000
Gross receipts
$11,176,322
Employees
32
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Christopher MohrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
45$424,892$15,378
Thomas DavinManaging Director-FISD/SIIA
Key employee
45$345,558$31,056
Paul LekasSVP-Global Public Policy
Key employee
45$369,631$1,867
Tracey ShumpertVP-Memberships & Programs
Key employee
45$207,370$17,049
Sara KloekVP-Education & Children's Policy
Highest-paid employee
45$188,264$32,187
Timothy ChildressVP-Finance & Operations
Officer
45$176,474$17,956
Anton VanSeventerCounsel, Privacy & Data Policy
Highest-paid employee
45$174,534$7,131
Renee Harris-EtheridgeVP-Membership & Marketing
Highest-paid employee
45$159,379$21,559
Morten SkroejerSr. Dir.-Technology Competition Policy
Highest-paid employee
45$155,665$6,770
Anika KingDirector-Events & Sponsor Relations
Highest-paid employee
45$119,474$14,470
Kerry Baker-RelfDirector, Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Steve DickeyDirector, Former Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Dan WadsworthDirector, Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Ed AddvenskyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jesse BlumenthalDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
13 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jon BurtonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Matt DawesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Scott DeutchmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kate FriedrichDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jesse GutierrezDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Greg HamiltonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Rosemary LahaskyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Samantha MusacchiaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Krystle RudzinskiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jimmy SheppardDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sallianne TaylorDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Trip WadleighDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Brad WeltmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 28 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Thomas DavinManaging Director-FISD/SIIA
Key employee
45$430,278$29,769
Christopher MohrPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
45$386,444$20,630
Paul LekasSVP-Global Public Policy
Key employee
45$317,348$1,960
Carl WalkerVP-Finance & Operations (To 01/24)
Officer
45$255,531$18,171
Tracey ShumpertVP-Memberships & Programs
Key employee
45$251,271$18,464
Sara KloekVP-Education & Children's Policy
Highest-paid employee
45$181,517$31,126
Amanda FW McMasterVP-Event Operations (To 2023)
Highest-paid employee
45$178,133$17,879
Renee HarrisVP-Membership & Marketing
Highest-paid employee
45$163,574$20,274
Courtney Doyle McGuinnFISD Program and Project Director
Highest-paid employee
45$172,635$6,290
Morten SkrojerSr. Dir.Techn. Competition Policy
Highest-paid employee
45$168,610$6,755
Steve EmmertDirector,Co-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Steve DickeyDirector, Co-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Cheryl BrunnerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kate FriedrichDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chuck MelleyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Marcy PikeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sallianne TaylorDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Trip WadleighDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brad WeltmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rosemary LahaskyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dan WadsworthDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ed AddvenskyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Matt DawesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jesse BlumenthalDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AJ BhadeliaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jesse GutierrezDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Greg HamiltonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tim ChildressChief Financial Officer (From 01/24)
Officer
45$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 31 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Tom DavinManaging Director, FISD
Key employee
45$358,640$27,636
Paul LekasSVP, Global Public Policy (partial year)
Key employee
45$282,579$8,936
Jeff JosephPresident (ending 05/22)
Former
45$258,729$15,543
Chris MohrPresident (staring 06/22)
Trustee or director, Officer
45$260,666$7,452
Carl WalkerVP Finance & Operations
Officer
45$234,275$16,723
Amanda McMasterVP, Awards & Recognition Programs
Highest-paid employee
45$195,227$28,395
Tracey ShumpertVP, Membership and Programs
Highest-paid employee
45$203,507$15,779
Sara KloekVP, Education and Childrens Policy
Highest-paid employee
45$160,155$28,435
Renee Harris-EtheridgeVP Membership and Marketing
Highest-paid employee
45$166,848$13,741
Dr Divya SridharSenior Director, Data Policy
Highest-paid employee
45$154,658$24,607
Steve EmmertDirector, Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Steve DickeyDirector, Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Meg HargreavesDirector, Former Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kerry Baker-ReifDirector, Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Mark BohannonDirector, Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Johanna SheltonDirector, Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Karen AbramsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kate FriedrichDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jace JohnsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Chuck MelleyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Nathan OlsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Marcy PikeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brandon PinetteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sallianne TaylorDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Trip WadleighDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brad weltmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Rosemary LahaskyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Dan WadsworthDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Ed AddvenskyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Matt DawesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jesse BlumenthalDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 34340, WASHINGTON, DC 20043-4340
In care of
% CARL WALKER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Chris Mohr, PO Box 34340, Washington, DC 200434340
Signed the 990
Tim Childress, CFO
Phone
(202) 289-7442
Return prepared by
Rogers & Company PLLC

Mission

To represent the common business and public policy interests of the computer software and digital content industries. See Schedule O for continuation.The industry markets its products through several delivery vehicles, including the internet, private and public networks, cable, wireless, and satellite transmission. The industry operates in a borderless world and therefore must serve an international constituency. The code and content industry segments share public policy objectives in strong intellectual property protection, a favorable tax and electronic commerce environment, and a favorable investment climate.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Divisions and Special Interest Groups: The Association sponsors divisions and special interest groups to focus on particular areas of interest for members, providing the opportunity to meet and network with professionals in the education technology, financial information services, online content and software industries. The divisions and special interest groups sponsor targeted conference sessions, publish reports and white papers, and conduct special projects.
  • Conferences: The Association sponsors several annual or biennial conferences that are among the largest and most comprehensive meetings in their industries. Conferences offer outstanding educational opportunities, keynotes and networking events.
  • Government Affairs: As a strong voice for the education technology, financial information services, online content and software industries on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures, and throughout the world, the Association provides member companies with access to lawmakers and a voice in developing the Association's legislative agenda, including policies on intellectual property protection, encryption, online privacy, electronic commerce, taxation and education technology.
  • Copyright Protection Fund: As the leading advocate for intellectual property protection, the Association champions the legal use of software and content through an ongoing campaign of education and enforcement.
  • Public relations: The Association promotes the interests of its members and the financial information services, education technology, online content, and software industries worldwide.
  • Industry programs: The Association provides a well recognized peer recognition awards program, the codie awards, enabling software, education, and content companies an opportunity to strengthen business relationships and increase sales.
  • Research: The Association is an authoritative source in the industry for benchmarking reports and surveys, including detailed research information on industry salaries and benefits, finance allocation, and technical support practices.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1329859
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1985
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,489,486
Income (IRS master file)
$11,176,322

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$11,176,322$10,585,804$7,489,486XML
990June 2024$8,791,554$8,968,969$7,952,336IRS
990June 2023$8,756,925$9,129,742$6,742,914XML
990June 2022$7,680,757$7,276,479$6,922,695IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1329859).

Questions about SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION is 52-1329859.
Is SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1985.
Are donations to SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Chris Mohr.
Who are the officers and directors of SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $424,892 (Christopher Mohr, President).
How much revenue does SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,176,322, expenses of $10,585,804 and total assets of $7,489,486 at year end.

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