# Gnome Foundation Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in San Francisco, California 94103. EIN 04-3572618. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The GNOME Foundation is a non-profit organization that believes in a world where everyone is empowered by technology they can trust. We do this by building a diverse and sustainable free software personal computing ecosystem.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043572618/202601819349301955/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2002
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $2,892,213 | $934,099 | $3,162,187 | $2,973,306 | 4 | 150 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043572618/202601819349301955/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $556,136 | $653,737 | $860,822 | $782,507 | 3 | 250 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043572618/202412259349302181/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $363,380 | $677,474 | $909,107 | $909,107 | 3 | 250 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043572618/202302219349301865/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $298,297 | $850,347 | $1,316,598 | $1,311,076 | 4 | 200 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043572618/202202239349300400/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $776,965 (83%), management $121,448 (13%), fundraising $35,686 (4%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $2,905,066, program fees $266, investment income -$14,316.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +76% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 14 of 160 youth development nonprofits in San Francisco.
- Revenue $2,892,213 is in the top 10% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Francisco County, California: about 111,757 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 370 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Francisco: 379 licensed child care centers, 21 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-francisco
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Gnome Foundation Inc's EIN?**

Gnome Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3572618. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Gnome Foundation Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Gnome Foundation Inc in San Francisco, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2002. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Gnome Foundation Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Gnome Foundation Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Gnome Foundation Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "The GNOME Foundation is a non-profit organization that believes in a world where everyone is empowered by technology they can trust. We do this by building a diverse and sustainable free software personal computing ecosystem." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Gnome Foundation Inc take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Gnome Foundation Inc reported total revenue of $2,892,213 and total expenses of $934,099 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.