irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $98KThe organization tested Covid-19 infection rates and its economic impact in the city of Chelsea, Massachusetts.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Mathesar Cloud
Early beta service offering access to Mathesar without installing software or managing servers, providing a limited free plan
Mathesar Open-Source Platform
Web-based tool offering a spreadsheet-like interface to PostgreSQL databases, enabling non-technical users to manage and explore data
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Funds ongoing development and maintenance of Mathesar through grant revenueDirects revenue generated from Mathesar Cloud to the Mathesar Foundation, a nonprofit that funds the continued development, maintenance, and open-source distribution of the Mathesar platform.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conducts research on public health and economic impacts of pandemicsConducted testing and analysis of Covid-19 infection rates and economic impact in Chelsea, Massachusetts, to understand localized effects of the pandemic.
- Develops and maintains Mathesar, an open-source platform for PostgreSQL databasesDevelops and maintains Mathesar, a no-code, open-source platform that provides a spreadsheet-like interface to view, edit, and query PostgreSQL data, enabling non-technical users to manage databases securely with minimal setup and learning curve. The platform supports features such as data exploration, filtering, sorting, grouping, summarizing, multi-table editing, CSV import/export, form building, and granular permissions.
- Provides a hosted version of Mathesar (Mathesar Cloud) in public betaOffers a hosted version of Mathesar—Mathesar Cloud—in early public beta, enabling users to access the platform without software installation or server management. Includes a limited free plan with a hosted PostgreSQL database and single-user account.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.94M
Contributions & grants$1.77M91%
Program service revenue$173K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$1.69M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$630K
Grants paid out$2K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.51M
Cash$1.39M
Investments$0
Liabilities$36K
Net assets$1.47M
Liquid reserves9.9 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -53.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kriti Godey | CEO, Clerk | 40 | $181K |
| Samantha Bates | Executive Director (Former) | 40 | $135K |
| Sean Colsen | Front End Engineer | 40 | $116K |
| Adam Mullinax | Director of Finance and Operations | 20 | $44K |
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Albert Einstein Institution Partner — Received a grant to support the work of Albert Einstein Institution in the field of non-violent action.
- GitHub Partner — Integrated GitHub single sign-on (SSO) into the Mathesar platform and featured Mathesar on its Open Source Friday live stream.
- Mathesar Foundation Government — 501(c)(3) nonprofit that maintains the Mathesar project and receives revenue from Mathesar Cloud.
- Postgres Partner — Integrates directly with Postgres databases and uses Postgres permissions and schemas for access control.
- Reid Hoffman Foundation Funder — Provided a $3 million grant to establish and support the Mathesar Foundation.
- Reid Hoffman Foundation Funder — Provided a $3 million grant to establish the Mathesar Foundation and advance data collaboration.
- user contributors Partner — Collaborated with user contributors to translate the Mathesar UI into Spanish and French.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
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- Democratizing Database Access Through No-Code Interfaces 11 orgsmethodology: democratizing-database-accessBy providing a spreadsheet-like, no-code interface to PostgreSQL, we enable non-technical users to explore, edit, and collaborate on database content because reducing technical barriers increases data accessibility and organizational agility, leading to more inclusive and efficient decision-making.shared approach: Technology for User Sovereignty →
- Secure Self-Service Data Access via Native Database Controls 11 orgsmethodology: self-service_data_access_with_database_securityBy combining an intuitive UI with Postgres-native permissions and enforced SSO, we enable secure, self-service data access for users of all technical levels because leveraging the underlying database’s security model minimizes risk while maximizing autonomy and collaboration.shared approach: Technology for User Sovereignty →
- Sustainable Open-Source Model for Public Good 11 orgsmethodology: sustainable-open-source-modelBy operating as a nonprofit and maintaining core software as open source while offering a paid hosted option, we ensure long-term accessibility and transparency because this model aligns incentives with societal impact rather than profit, fostering trust and broad adoption in mission-driven sectors.shared approach: Technology for User Sovereignty →
- Interdisciplinary Research Enabled by Accessible Data Infrastructuremethodology: interdisciplinary_researchBy building tools that simplify interaction with complex databases, we support interdisciplinary research because accessible, secure, and extensible data systems allow researchers from diverse domains to collaboratively analyze and act on data to solve interconnected societal problems.