The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Boston, MA, USA. We rely on support from individuals like you to carry out our worldwide mission to preserve, protect and promote the freedom to use, study, copy, modify, and redistribute computer software, and to defend the rights of all free software users.

Financial information about the Free Software Foundation is available from the independent charity rating organization, Charity Navigator. In 2003, 2004 and 2005 Charity Navigator rated the Foundation as 3 out of 4 stars: "Good. Exceeds or meets industry standards and performs as well as or better than most charities in its Cause". In 2006 Charity Navigator rated the Foundation as 4 out of 4 stars: "Exceptional. Exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its Cause."   More detail...