Nonprofit · EIN 87-2836003
WIRESHARK FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DAVIS, CA 95616
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $660,969 | $688,888 | -$27,919 | $21,724 | $74,498 | -$52,774 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $539,588 | $569,733 | -$30,145 | $11,568 | $36,423 | -$24,855 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $96,914
- Program service revenue
- $563,322
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $733
- Other revenue
- $733
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $107,895
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $67,211
- Travel
- $36,110
- Program services (functional)
- $560,222
- Management and general (functional)
- $128,666
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,568
- Total assets, end of year
- $21,724
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $74,498
- Net assets, end of year
- -$52,774
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$52,774
- Gross receipts
- $660,969
- Employees
- 1
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARAREH NAJAFI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
| GERALD COMBS | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JANICE SPAMPINATO | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORIS DEGIOANNI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARY ROGERS | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK STOUT | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASPER BONGERTZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARAREH NAJAFI | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
| HANSANG BAE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| GERALD COMBS | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JANICE SPAMPINATO | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORIS DEGIOANNI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1113 BUCKNELL DR, DAVIS, CA 95616-1714
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1113 BUCKNELL DRIVE, DAVIS CA 95616
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- SHARAREH NAJAFI, 1113 BUCKNELL DRIVE, DAVIS CA 95616
- Signed the 990
- GERALD COMBS, CFO
- Return prepared by
- CARBAHAL & COMPANY
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-2836003 or by the name WIRESHARK FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The Wireshark Foundation provides industry professionals and students with the knowledge and understanding required to ensure that the networks and systems we depend on are reliable, secure, and fast.
Program accomplishments
- Hosted conferences. We host SharkFest, a conference that teaches people how to keep their networks fast, reliable, and secure.Women in Technology. Our Women In Technology program has provided opportunities to women starting out in computer networking and security.Delivered Wireshark. Wireshark is an open source network protocol analyzer, and is an important tool used by network administrators, security researchers, and educators.Expenses $560,222 · revenue $586,216
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2836003
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $21,724
- Income (IRS master file)
- $660,969
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $660,969 | $688,888 | $21,724 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $539,588 | $569,733 | $11,568 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: SHARAREH NAJAFI | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 87-2836003).
Questions about WIRESHARK FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of WIRESHARK FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WIRESHARK FOUNDATION is 87-2836003.
- Is WIRESHARK FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to WIRESHARK FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WIRESHARK FOUNDATION 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 WIRESHARK FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WIRESHARK FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WIRESHARK FOUNDATION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names SHARAREH NAJAFI.
- Who are the officers and directors of WIRESHARK FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,000 (SHARAREH NAJAFI, President).
- How much revenue does WIRESHARK FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $660,969, expenses of $688,888 and total assets of $21,724 at year end.
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