B S A Business Software Alliance
- Assets
- $31.1m
- Revenue
- $26.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1989
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 06-1242574
Organization Overview
B S A Business Software Alliance, operating under the name Bsa The Software Alliance, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bsa The Software Alliance is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Bsa The Software Alliance generated $26.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.0m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Bsa The Software Alliance has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $3,030,671. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BSA | THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE (WWW.BSA.ORG) IS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR THE GLOBAL (SEE SCH O) SOFTWARE INDUSTRY BEFORE GOVERNMENTS AND IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE. ITS MEMBERS ARE AMONG THE WORLD'S MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES, CREATING SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS THAT SPARK THE ECONOMY AND IMPROVE MODERN LIFE. WITH HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, DC, AND OPERATIONS IN MORE THAN 30 COUNTRIES, BSA PIONEERS COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE LEGAL SOFTWARE USE AND ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT FOSTER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND DRIVE GROWTH IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ENFORCEMENT: IN 2020 SOLICITED APPROXIMATELY 10,500 LEADS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING POSSIBLE ILLEGAL USES OF SOFTWARE BY COMPANIES; DIRECTED APPROXIMATELY 2,100 END-USER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS SEEKING TO END THE ILLEGAL USE OF UNLICENSED SOFTWARE BY COMPANIES; TOOK DOWN APPROXIMATELY 520,000 WEBPAGES HOSTING INFRINGING CONTENT ON PEER-TO-PEER (P2P) AND DIRECT DOWNLOAD (DD) SITES; WORKED WITH MARKETPLACE AND AUCTION SITES TO TAKE DOWN MORE THAN 151,000 LISTINGS OFFERING INFRINGING SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
COMMUNICATIONS: ISSUED 81 NEWS RELEASES TO US AND GLOBAL MEDIA ON DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING SOFTWARE POLICY AND LEGAL TOPICS; CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO SOFTWARE USERS AND RELATED KEY AUDIENCES; AND CONVENED OR COSPONSORED PUBLIC EVENTS BRINGING TOGETHER SOFTWARE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES AND ALLIES.
POLICY: EDUCATED POLICYMAKERS ON THE NEED FOR NEW OR REVISED LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND GLOBAL AGREEMENTS IN THE AREAS OF PRIVACY, CYBERSECURITY, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO DATA, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND DATA SERVICES. BSA ALSO ADVOCATED AGAINST HARMFUL POLICIES, LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT WOULD STIFLE INNOVATION AND ADVERSELY IMPACT THE ABILITY OF THE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY TO COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE.
ENFORCEMENT: IN 2021, SOLICITED APPROXIMATELY 23,000 LEADS FROM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING POSSIBLE ILLEGAL USES OF SOFTWARE BY COMPANIES; DIRECTED APPROXIMATELY 3,000 END-USER ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS SEEKING TO END THE ILLEGAL USE OF UNLICENSED SOFTWARE BY COMPANIES; TOOK DOWN APPROXIMATELY 417,000 WEBPAGES HOSTING INFRINGING CONTENT ON CYBERLOCKERS, FILE- SHARING SITES, AND DIRECT DOWNLOAD (DD) SITES; WORKED WITH MARKETPLACE AND AUCTION SITES TO TAKE DOWN MORE THAN 185,000 LISTINGS OFFERING INFRINGING SOFTWARE PRODUCTS.
COMMUNICATIONS: ISSUED 79 NEWS RELEASES TO US AND GLOBAL MEDIA ON DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING SOFTWARE POLICY AND LEGAL TOPICS; CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO SOFTWARE USERS AND RELATED KEY AUDIENCES; AND CONVENED OR COSPONSORED PUBLIC EVENTS BRINGING TOGETHER SOFTWARE INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES AND ALLIES.
POLICY: EDUCATED POLICYMAKERS ON THE NEED FOR NEW OR REVISED LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND GLOBAL AGREEMENTS IN THE AREAS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DATA TRANSFER MECHANISMS, PRIVACY, CYBERSECURITY, INTERNATIONAL TRADE, LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCESS TO DATA, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND DATA SERVICES. BSA ALSO ADVOCATED AGAINST HARMFUL POLICIES, LAWS OR REGULATIONS THAT WOULD STIFLE INNOVATION AND ADVERSELY IMPACT THE ABILITY OF THE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY TO COMPETE IN THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Victoria A Espinel President And CEO | Officer | 39 | $0 |
Adam Coates General Counsel & VP | Officer | 39 | $514,814 |
Aaron Cooper VP Global Policy | Officer | 40 | $486,878 |
Craig Albright Vp, Legislative Strategy | 40 | $426,109 | |
Tarun Sawney Sr Director, Enforcement Apac | 40 | $418,507 | |
Joseph A Desalvio CFO | Officer | 39 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Daniel Edelman Public Relations | 9/29/21 | $1,205,250 |
Orion Investigations Enforcement Support | 9/29/21 | $700,400 |
Mms Communications Kk Public Relations | 9/29/21 | $669,831 |
Ecija Enforcement Support | 9/29/21 | $618,766 |
Tb Technology Consulting Policy Support | 9/29/21 | $396,900 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,648,017 |
| Investment income | $332,308 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$86,009 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,344,956 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $68,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,689,199 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,722,002 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $410,873 |
| Other employee benefits | $862,282 |
| Payroll taxes | $565,178 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,068,890 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $99,054 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,240,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $36,495 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,373,707 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $250,606 |
| Information technology | $955,702 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,266,605 |
| Travel | $38,305 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,506 |
| Interest | $631 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $213,323 |
| Insurance | $226,257 |
| All other expenses | $540,337 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,047,868 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,481 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,071,694 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,511,819 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $637,173 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $187,949 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,672,841 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,932,134 |
| Total assets | $31,069,091 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,829,040 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,870,493 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,655,076 |
| Total liabilities | $9,354,609 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,714,482 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $31,069,091 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, B S A Business Software Alliance has awarded $123,000 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND SILVER SPONSORSHIP -CDT TECH PROM | $33,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SILVER PARTNERSHIP | $15,000 |
Elk Grove, CA PURPOSE: ALLIANCE SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
Elk Grove, CA PURPOSE: 2021 AG ALLIANCE SPONSORSHIP | $15,000 |
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE LEGISLATURES PURPOSE: OPEN DATA WEBPAGE SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Bankers Association Washington, DC | $263,742,289 | $140,712,476 |
National Restaurant Association Washington, DC | $192,667,812 | $96,146,955 |
American Association Of State Highway & Transportation Officials Washington, DC | $177,160,624 | $97,013,353 |
American Beverage Association Washington, DC | $114,967,236 | $101,585,081 |
Credit Union National Association Inc Washington, DC | $67,388,582 | $69,543,852 |
Edison Electric Institute Washington, DC | $198,917,565 | $81,084,181 |
Investment Company Institute Washington, DC | $76,230,571 | $72,478,404 |
Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute Inc Herndon, VA | $71,869,344 | $62,733,082 |
Consumer Technology Association Arlington, VA | $357,760,838 | $25,474,279 |
National Retail Federation Inc Washington, DC | $44,909,805 | $48,694,616 |
American Psychiatric Association Washington, DC | $179,554,491 | $53,525,834 |
Mexican Haas Avocado Importers Association Fallston, MD | $10,238,623 | $43,648,629 |