Mission
Open Source Ecology is developing a set of open source blueprints for the Global Village Construction Set (GVCS) – the 50 most important machines needed for modern life. By creating these designs, OSE aims to distribute raw productive power to individuals and foster a collaborative economy that can innovate and solve problems sustainably.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
2012
EIN
45-4997514
Total Assets
$191 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 7 goals
At a Glance
Extreme Build – Seed Eco-Home
Real build of the Seed Eco-Home to test the financial model of open source production.
MicroHouse Workshop
A collaborative workshop focused on creating a prototype house using open-source methods.
3D Printer Construction Workshop
Hands-on workshop facilitating the construction of a 3D printer.
Impact Stats
2012-2013
Year
TED Senior Fellowship
Awarded to recognize the contributions to open source innovation.
2012
Year
Time Magazine Best Inventions 2012
The Global Village Construction Set was recognized as one of the best inventions of the year by Time Magazine.
2012-2013
Year
Shuttleworth Fellowship
Received recognition for transformative impact in open source projects.
Past Events
Summer of Extreme Design-Build
September 2021
An intensive design and build workshop focused on advanced skills.
OSE Enterprise Apprenticeship
July 2021
Enterprise Apprenticeship program to develop skills in sustainable practices.
Summer X 2020
September 2020
A collaborative effort to design and build various open source machines.
Upcoming Events
Seed Eco-Home – Extreme Build Experience
December 2022
Join us for this immersive building experience.
Learn MoreOur Programs
GVCS Development
Development of open source designs for the Global Village Construction Set.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Design Sprint Facilitator
Help coordinate design sprints to develop open source technologies.
Testimonials
"Your project is amazing. Thrilling, actually… It’s people like you who really give me hope for the future."
Chris Anderson
TED Curator
"Interesting ideas. I don’t know of anything quite like it."
Noam Chomsky
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
49
38
/100
Program Expense Ratio
100.00%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-98.15%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0
2
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.24
12
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 195.5K | 98.64% |
| Program Services | 2.7K | 1.36% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 198.2K | 100.00% |
