This text is here for archival purposes. The master copy is in the scribus file, i.e. somewhere here: https://github.com/gnome-design-team/gnome-marketing/tree/master/annual-report-2014 The final text should eventually be copied from the file to this wiki page

Things to cover:

• spending (emphasis on events, number of people sponsored)

Financial summary for 2013

The GNOME Foundation 2013 financial year ran from 1st October 2012 to 30th September 2013. There have been a few changes to the way that the accounting was done this year. For example, the Outreach Program for Women (OPW) has grown considerably, and now has its own line in Income.

Most of the income came from the Advisory board, OPW sponsorship, corporate sponsorship and private donations. Most of the spending went to employees, OPW and events such as conferences and hackfests. In 2013, the Foundation had a loss of approximately $80 000, which is partially reflected in funds that were set aside for a system administrator and some OPW invoices which were paid later than expected.

Income

Advisory board fees, personal donations and corporate sponsorship were down by 30%, mostly because OPW income is no longer listed under corporate sponsorship for GNOME. Due to a successful fundraising campaign, personal donations remained similar to 2012 levels. The income from GUADEC which is listed for 2013 is mainly from GUADEC 2012, as the funds are often transferred to the Foundation in the following financial year.

As can be seen from the table, income for OPW more than doubled from 2012 to 2013 (note that it is under "Sponsorship" in 2012).

Other income included charges to other organizations for administration-related expenses (TODO: and other minor stuff).

1. From 2012, OPW was moved from "Sponsorship" to its own line in the summary
2. Donations: one time and subscription donations from individuals.
3. European conferences (GUADEC and Desktop Summit): the income from any specific year often shows up on the budget for the following year. For example, the income from 2009 Desktop Summit shows up in the 2010 accounts. The income from 2010 GUADEC shows up in the 2011 accounts.
4. Some GUADEC/DS conference income and expenses are handled by the organizing teams, so this is not a good indication of turnover.
5. Royalties: merchandise sale royalties and Amazon referral fees
6. Outreach Program for Women: in the 2010-2012 financial years, the income from OPW was under "Sponsorship"

Expenditures

Administrative expenses were on the rise in 2013 as the Foundation sent out an increased number of reimbursements. To reduce these fees in 2014, the Foundation now uses a different bank which charges less to send and receive international payments. Administration expenses also included costs associated with running web services, and purchasing office supplies and hardware.

Employee costs were higher in 2013 as the Foundation contracted Andrea Veri to work on system and service administration using funds that were raised for this purpose.

The main GUADEC expense was travel and accommodation sponsorship: the Foundation sponsored a total of 54 attendees for GUADEC 2013. $5 000 was received in GSoC royalties, and just over $2 000 in Amazon referral fees and royalties on merchandise sales.

The OPW was the highest expense in 2013, but most of these expenses are expected to be covered by corporate sponsorship. GNOME sponsored two interns in 2013, one in the 5th round and one in the 6th round of the program.

1. The GNOME Foundation employed an executive director and an administrative assistant, and contracted a system administrator in 2013.
2. Some GUADEC/Desktop Summit conference income and expenses were handled by the organizing teams, so this is not a good indication of turnover.
3. The 2011 and 2012 OPW expenses were offset by income under "Sponsorship" for those years.