named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Networking
Events and forums connecting open source developers, sysadmins, and technologists
Educational Training
Developer-focused training and hands-on sessions on Linux and open source technologies
SCALE Conference
Annual expo featuring technical sessions, workshops, and exhibits focused on Linux, open source software, and related technologies
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 2 activities
- Accepts and manages community-submitted session and workshop proposals for SCALEInvites and reviews session and workshop proposals from the open source community for inclusion in the SCALE conference program, supporting broad community participation in content development.
- Organizes and hosts SCALE, North America's largest community-run open source conferenceHosts an annual four-day conference featuring technical sessions, hands-on workshops, Birds of a Feather gatherings, and networking opportunities focused on open source, security, DevOps, and cloud native technologies. The event has been held annually for 23 years.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Offers ham radio licensing classes with on-site exams during SCALEConducts "Tech in a Day" ham radio licensing classes during the SCALE conference, including instruction and on-site Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensing exams for attendees to obtain operator licenses.
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Free and Open-Source Software Advocacy & Development 1 activity
- Provides educational and developmental training about LinuxOffers educational programming and skill-building opportunities focused on Linux and open source technologies, including training integrated into its conference and community events.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provides free expo resources and booth space to open source projects and community groupsOffers free booth space, power, and logistical support to open source projects, community groups, and nonprofit organizations at the SCALE expo to promote community participation and visibility.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Develops and distributes mobile applications for SCALE attendeesReleases a mobile application for SCALE attendees to access up-to-date event schedules, session information, and networking tools during the conference, as provided for SCALE 23x.
- Facilitates community engagement with local businesses and regional recovery effortsCreates local guides for dining and entertainment near the convention center and encourages attendees to support Pasadena-area businesses affected by recent wildfires, promoting regional economic recovery.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$544K
Contributions & grants$1K0%
Program service revenue$539K99%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$533K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$637K
Cash$623K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$631K
Liquid reserves14.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Cody Lee — Director
- Orv Beach — Director
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- Amazon Web Services Partner — Platinum sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- AppSentinels Partner — Silver sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Asterisk Partner — Silver sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- CIQ Partner — Silver sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Canonical Partner — Gold sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Cho-Nan Tsai Partner — Local community member who contributed expertise to create a dining and entertainment guide for attendees.
- CleanStart Partner — Gold sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- CodeRabbit Partner — Platinum sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Coder Partner — Gold sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- County of Los Angeles Department of the Chief Executive Officer Partner — Employer of featured speakers participating in SCALE 23x.
- Dan (KB6NU) and his team Partner — Delivers "Tech in a Day" ham radio training and licensing exams at SCALE.
- Debian Partner — Open source project participating as an exhibitor at SCaLE 23x.
- EFF Partner — Employer of a featured speaker participating in SCALE 23x.
- Electronic Frontier Foundation Partner — Non-profit group participating as an exhibitor at SCaLE 23x.
- Github Partner — Corporate sponsor of the Southern California Linux Expo
- Google Partner — Gold sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Grafana Labs Partner — Gold sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Guidebook Partner — Partnered with Guidebook to develop and power the SCaLE 23x mobile app.
- IBM Partner — Commercial sponsor participating at SCaLE 23x.
- IncidentFox Partner — Silver sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Linux Expo of Southern California Inc Partner — Linux Professional Institute is a sponsor and exhibitor at SCaLE, an event organized by Linux Expo of Southern California Inc.
- Linux Professional Institute Partner — Silver sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Meta Partner — Gold sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Meta Platforms, Inc Partner — Employer of multiple featured speakers participating in SCALE 23x.
- Microsoft Partner — Commercial sponsor participating at SCaLE 23x.
- Microsoft Partner — Diamond sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Minimus Partner — Silver sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Navicat Partner — Silver sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- Percona Partner — Gold sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
- PlanetScale Partner — Gold sponsor of the Linux Expo of Southern California
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Development and Collective Growthmethodology: collective_growth_through_ethicsBy supporting open source ecosystems through community-curated content and collaborative development (e.g., around RISC-V), the organization advances technological innovation because it believes ethical, collective effort produces more sustainable and equitable progress than proprietary or profit-driven models.
- Community-Run Conference Modelmethodology: community_run_modelBy operating as a volunteer-organized, community-run conference, the organization prioritizes community value and open collaboration over profit, fostering trust and sustained engagement in open source technologies because collective ownership strengthens participation and ethical stewardship.
- Integrated Training and Certification to Lower Barriersmethodology: integrated_training_and_certificationBy combining education with immediate certification opportunities, such as same-day licensing exams, the organization increases accessibility and participation because it reduces time, cost, and logistical friction for new entrants.