Open Source Hardware Association

Organization Overview

Open Source Hardware Association is located in Boulder, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Source Hardware Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Open Source Hardware Association generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $82.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE ASSOCIATION AIMS TO BE THE VOICE OF THE OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE COMMUNITY, ENSURING THAT TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE IS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE AND ENCOURAGING THE COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY THAT SERVES EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND HUMAN WELFARE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ORGANIZE THE OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE MOVEMENT AROUND SHARED VALUES AND PRINCIPLES:OSHWA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM + APIOSHWA CERTIFIES OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE BASED ON REQUIREMENTS THAT FOLLOW THE COMMUNITY-BASED OPEN HARDWARE DEFINITION. COMPLIANCE WITH OUR CERTIFICATION GRANTS YOU LICENSE TO USE OUR TRADEMARK AND A UNIQUE IDENTIFIER. THE CERTIFICATION PRODUCES A DATABASE OF ALL CERTIFIED OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE PROJECTS. AT THE END OF 2021 THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 1,800 CERTIFIED OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE PROJECTS IN OUR DATABASE. WE CREATED AN API AND HIRED AN EVANGELIST AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM.


ENCOURAGE COLLABORATIVE LEARNING, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, AND SOCIAL COHESION THROUGH CONFERENCES AND OTHER EVENTS FOCUSED ON OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE:OPEN HARDWARE SUMMIT (OHS) IS A CONFERENCE TO LEARN ABOUT OPEN HARDWARE, MANUFACTURING, AND POLICY. THIS YEAR WE HAD TO SWITCH TO A VIRTUAL SUMMIT, AND HAD APPOX. 3,000 VIEWERS ON OUR VIDEO FEED.


EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE AND ITS SOCIALLY BENEFICIAL USES:OSHWA RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE SLOAN FOUNDATION TO START A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM OF ACADEMICS WHO WERE CREATING OPEN SOURCE HARDWARE. THESE FELLOWS ARE GIVEN FUNDS TO WRITE ABOUT HOW THEY ARE ACCOMPLISHING OPEN HARDWARE IN THE ACADEMIC SPHERE, CREATING A LIBRARY OF RESOURCES FOR OTHER ACADEMICS TO LEARN FROM. EACH FELLOW HAS THEIR OWN SET OF DIRECTIVES TO FURTHER EDUCATE ABOUT OPEN HARDWARE, THESE INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, CASE STUDIES, LITERATURE REVIEWS, AND DOCUMENTING THEIR HARDWARE SO OTHERS MAY FOLLOW IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alicia Seidle
Executive Dir.
$20,000
Lee Wilkins
Smt Chr/treas
$3,900
Michael Weinberg
President
$0
Nadya Peek
Vice President
$0
Katherine Scott
Vice President
$0
Drew Fustini
Secretary
$0

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$1,036,084
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,036,084
Total Program Service Revenue$26,024
Investment income $24
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,062,132

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Open Source Hardware Association has recieved totaling $50.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50
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