Software Publishers Association
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What it says it does
To represent the common business and public policy interests of the computer software and digital content industries. See Schedule O for continuation.The industry markets its products through several delivery vehicles, including the internet, private and public networks, cable, wireless, and satellite transmission. The industry operates in a borderless world and therefore must serve an international constituency. The code and content industry segments share public policy objectives in strong intellectual property protection, a favorable tax and electronic commerce environment, and a favorable investment climate.
- Income
- $11.2 million
- Spending
- $10.6 million
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $440,270, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (7)
- Divisions and Special Interest Groups: The Association sponsors divisions and special interest groups to focus on particular areas of interest for members, providing the opportunity to meet and network with professionals in the education technology, financial information services, online content and software industries. The divisions and special interest groups sponsor targeted conference sessions, publish reports and white papers, and conduct special projects.
- Conferences: The Association sponsors several annual or biennial conferences that are among the largest and most comprehensive meetings in their industries. Conferences offer outstanding educational opportunities, keynotes and networking events.
- Government Affairs: As a strong voice for the education technology, financial information services, online content and software industries on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures, and throughout the world, the Association provides member companies with access to lawmakers and a voice in developing the Association's legislative agenda, including policies on intellectual property protection, encryption, online privacy, electronic commerce, taxation and education technology.
- Copyright Protection Fund: As the leading advocate for intellectual property protection, the Association champions the legal use of software and content through an ongoing campaign of education and enforcement.
- Public relations: The Association promotes the interests of its members and the financial information services, education technology, online content, and software industries worldwide.
- Industry programs: The Association provides a well recognized peer recognition awards program, the codie awards, enabling software, education, and content companies an opportunity to strengthen business relationships and increase sales.
- Research: The Association is an authoritative source in the industry for benchmarking reports and surveys, including detailed research information on industry salaries and benefits, finance allocation, and technical support practices.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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