Nonprofit · EIN 81-4001808
SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $295,283 | $213,687 | $81,596 | $4,691,861 | $274,852 | $4,417,009 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,377,727 | $307,205 | $2,070,522 | $4,499,871 | $278,016 | $4,221,855 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $240,710 | $365,739 | -$125,029 | $2,950,141 | $1,260,347 | $1,689,794 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $50,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $245,283
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $70,007
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $75,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,491
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,214
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $24,328
- Occupancy
- $5,377
- Travel
- $48,386
- Program services (functional)
- $206,750
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,937
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,499,871
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,691,861
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $274,852
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,417,009
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,197,242
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,417,009
- Gross receipts
- $1,434,939
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA ESPINEL | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $3,251,028 | $54,501 |
| ADAM COATES | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $483,818 | $54,501 |
| JOSEPH DESALVIO | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $441,734 | $54,501 |
| JACE JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FRIENDLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH GAMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK CAVALIERE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA ESPINEL | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,382,530 | $51,276 |
| ADAM COATES | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $460,934 | $51,276 |
| JOSEPH DESALVIO | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $426,422 | $51,276 |
| JACE JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER PADILLA | DIRECTOR (THRU 06/30/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FRIENDLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GELMAN | DIRECTOR (THRU 08/31/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH GAMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MAHLER | DIRECTOR (THRU 08/31/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK CAVALIERE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA ESPINEL | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 | $2,126,973 | $60,524 |
| ADAM COATES | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 | $455,578 | $49,190 |
| JOSEPH DESALVIO | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $418,784 | $49,297 |
| JACE JOHNSON | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER PADILLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FRIENDLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GELMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HUGH GAMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MAHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN RICHARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW STE 310, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-5958
- In care of
- % CONTROLLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH DESALVIO, 200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 310, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH DESALVIO, CFO
- Phone
- (202) 872-5500
- Website
- WWW.SOFTWARE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ON THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIETAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF SOFTWARE, ADVANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STEM EDUCATION, AND BROADEN UNDERSTANDING OF SOFTWARE-RELATED ELEMENTS OF STEM EDUCATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SOFTWARE TO POLICY GOALS.
Program accomplishments
- STEM EDUCATION: SOFTWARE.ORG ENCOURAGES A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF CODERS AND WORKS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAINING AND SKILLS BY DIRECTLY SUPPORTING PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS AIMED TO ENCOURAGE GIRLS AND MINORITIES TO ENTER THE SOFTWARE WORKFORCE.Expenses $206,750 · grants $75,000
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-4001808
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,691,861
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,434,939
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $295,283 | $213,687 | $4,691,861 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $2,377,727 | $307,205 | $4,499,871 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $240,710 | $365,739 | $2,950,141 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $187,840 | $428,269 | $2,678,897 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 81-4001808).
Questions about SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 81-4001808.
- Is SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JOSEPH DESALVIO.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOFTWARE EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $295,283, expenses of $213,687 and total assets of $4,691,861 at year end.
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