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EIN 74-3183459

The Linux Kernel Organization

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
San Francisco
State
California
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
Description
The website text mentions that the site is operated by the Linux Kernel Organization, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, but it does not provide a detailed description of the organization.
Total revenues
$192,828
2023
Total expenses
$192,828
2023
Total assets
$0
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Linux Kernel Organization

The specific purpose of The Linux Kernel Organization (lko) is to provide equal and widespread access to The Linux operating system to The public and open source developers, educators, and researchers to enable communication in The area of Linux system development, education, research, and to stimulate The development of a free exchange of information about The Linux operating system. Lko distributes The Linux Kernel and related open source projects to The public by operating a network of servers, available amojng other methods through its web interface located at http://www.kernel.org. The Linux Kernel is The core of The freely-available Linux operating system.

Grants made by The Linux Kernel Organization

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Linux FoundationFurther Linux Research$7,471

Personnel at The Linux Kernel Organization

NameTitleCompensation
James ZemlinExecutive Director$0
Lisbeth McNabbChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Financials for The Linux Kernel Organization

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$192,828
Investment income and dividends$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$192,828

Form 990s for The Linux Kernel Organization

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-13990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-14990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-04990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-14990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
October 20, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2019
May 22, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2018
Nonprofit Types
Private foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
548 Market St PMB 57274
San Francisco, CA 94104
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
kernel.org/ 
Phone
(415) 723-9709
IRS details
EIN
74-3183459
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0136307
FTB Entity ID
2414468
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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