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Employees The Linux Foundation Russell Farnell

Russell Farnell

Officer

Former Vice President, Finance at The Linux Foundation

Fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. Published on January 24, 2026.

$383,972
2018

Total compensation

Russell Farnell has been listed as an employee of The Linux Foundation in Form 990 filings since at least fiscal year 2016. Total compensation for Russell Farnell has decreased by 11.2% from 2016 to 2018.

Annual compensation details

$383,972
-4.3%
Former Vice President, Finance
2018
$337k
40 hrs/wk
$48k
--
$401,276
-7.2%
Former Vice President, Finance
2017
$350k
40 hrs/wk
$52k
--
$432,185
Vice President, Finance
2016
$381k
40 hrs/wk
$52k
--

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January 24, 2026:
2018 The Linux Foundation 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2017 The Linux Foundation 990 published
January 24, 2026:
2016 The Linux Foundation 990 published

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