The mission of the Python Software Foundation (PSF) is to promote, protect, and advance the open source Python programming language and to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers. The PSF: (1) Produces the core Python distribution including the Python language, its standard libraries and documentation, installers, source code, educational materials, and assorted tools and applications, (2) Establishes PSF licenses conform to the Open Source Definition and ensures the public to freely obtain, use, redistribute, and modify PSF intellectual property, (3) Protects the Python name, and the names, service marks and trademarks, (4) Raises funds to support PSF programs and services, (5) Publicizes, promotes the adoption of, and facilitates the ongoing development of Python-related technology, research, grants, conferences, and educational resources in the public interest.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $174k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- $14k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- $13k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $117k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $94k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Director of Infrastructure Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $174k | $17k | — | $15k | $192k $210k |
Secretary, Executive Director, Director Median to 75th percentile | $140k | $14k | — | $5k | $154k $169k |
Director of Resource Development Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $137k | $13k | — | $14k | $150k $164k |
Security Developer-in-residence Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $117k | — | — | $7k | $117k $128k |
Controller 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $94k | $9k | — | $25k | $103k $112k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
Based on 1,078 science & technology organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION
What does the Key Employee of PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Key Employee of PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION received $191,529 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Key Employee roles among Science & Technology organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Science & Technology organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Key Employee at PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for science & technology organizations is 9%.
What are PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PYTHON SOFTWARE FOUNDATION reported $4.2M in total revenue and $4.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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