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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alicia Seidle Executive Dir. | Trustee | 20 | $20,000 |
Lee Wilkins Smt Chr/treas | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $3,900 |
Michael Weinberg President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nadya Peek Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katherine Scott Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Drew Fustini Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,500 |
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. | $23,900 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,333 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,468 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,723 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,048 |
Advertising and promotion | $508 |
Office expenses | $62 |
Information technology | $2,676 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,270 |
All other expenses | $70 |
Total functional expenses | $82,147 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,116,712 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,116,712 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $288,112 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $828,600 |
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 | $1,116,712 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Open Source Hardware Association has recieved totaling $50.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
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