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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3546876

OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · KULA, HI 96790

Financials

$593K$474K2023$692K$533K2024$776K$608K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$776,132$608,237$167,895$497,407$0$497,407
December 31, 2024990$692,185$532,652$159,533$324,814$0$324,814
December 31, 2023990$593,182$473,925$119,257$165,281$0$165,281
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$601,881
Program service revenue
$137,300
Investment income
$13,200
Royalties
$18,511
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,240
Other revenue
$23,751

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$376,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$376,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$37,738
Program services (functional)
$586,030
Management and general (functional)
$22,207

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$324,814
Total assets, end of year
$497,407
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$497,407
Net assets without donor restrictions
$497,407
Gross receipts
$776,132
Employees
0
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
HI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICK WARDLEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
35$300,000
ANDREA ROZENBERGSECRETARY-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
30$76,000
Tom McGuireDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
Andrew MedearisDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
Kasey TurnerDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
Christine RobersonDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICK WARDLEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
35$200,000
ANDREA ROZENBERGSECRETARY-TREASURER
Trustee or director
30$75,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PATRICK WARDLEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
45$145,000
ANDREA ROZENBERGSECRETARY-TREASURER
Trustee or director
45$75,000
TOM MCGUIREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KASEY TURNERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW MEDEARISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRISTINE ROBERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
38 LEIHULU WAY, KULA, HI 96790-8283
In care of
% PATRICK WARDLE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Patrick Wardle, 38 Leihulu Way, Kula, HI 96790
Signed the 990
Patrick Wardle, PRESIDENT
Phone
(808) 783-7416
Return prepared by
H&F EXPERT SERVICES LLC

Mission

The Objective-See Foundation advances the security of Apple platforms by Developing free, open-source security tools, publishing technical research and educational resources organizing conferences and training programs, and supporting initiatives that help grow and diversify the macOS and iOS security community

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Security Tools and Research The Foundation develops and maintains free open-source security tools for macOS designed to help researchers, developers, and everyday users detect malware and better understand the security of Apple systems. These tools are distributed freely to the public and are widely used within the cybersecurity community
    Expenses $300,000
  • Books and Other Publications. The Foundation publishes technical books, research papers, and educational resources focused on macOS and iOS security, malware analysis, and defensive techniques. These materials are made freely available online to support education and knowledge sharing across the global cybersecurity community. Printed versions may be made available through third-party publishers.
    Expenses $18,511
  • Conferences and Training The Foundation organizes and hosts technical conferences and training events, including the annual Objective by the Sea conference, which brings together security researchers, engineers, and students from around the world to present and discuss the latest research related to Apple platform security
    Expenses $149,090

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-3546876
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B05)
Assets (IRS master file)
$497,407
Income (IRS master file)
$776,132

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$776,132$608,237$497,407XML
990December 2024$692,185$532,652$324,814IRS
990December 2023$593,182$473,925$165,281XML
990December 2022$408,491$362,467$46,024IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-3546876).

Questions about OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC is 86-3546876.
Is OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Patrick Wardle.
Who are the officers and directors of OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $300,000 (PATRICK WARDLE, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does OBJECTIVE-SEE FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $776,132, expenses of $608,237 and total assets of $497,407 at year end.

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