Donate/Sponsor
You can donate/sponsor the open source projects or events that you want to support. Donating/Sponsoring lets you:
Provide financial support to the projects that make up critical parts of your technology stack
Get public recognition for funding the project community
Ensure transparency as to how funds are being spent
Eligibility Rules and Considerations
Eligibility Requirements
Before donating, please ensure you meet the following criteria:
Compliance with Laws:
You must be able to donate under the applicable laws and regulations.
Sanctioned Countries:
You must not reside in a country or jurisdiction subject to sanctions programs, where the donation would be prohibited under applicable laws.
Organizational Donations
If you're donating on behalf of an organization, please note:
Authorization Required: You must have authorization from the organization to make a donation.
Important Considerations
Before donating, please take note of the following:
Tax-Deductibility: Donations to The Linux Foundation are not tax-deductible under United States federal taxation laws unless otherwise specified.
Transparency: A record of each donation will be retained indefinitely and made public in the project's ledger.
Funding Options: You can fund on a one-time or recurring monthly basis.
Fees
Here's what you need to know about fees:
Underwriting: The Linux Foundation will cover all platform fees for the first USD 10M donated to projects, plus any fees charged by third-party payment processors.
Subsequent Donations: For donations above $10M, a 5% platform fee will be applied, plus any fee charged by the third-party payment processor.
Donation Process
To ensure a smooth donation process, please be aware:
Donation Records: A record of each donation will be retained indefinitely and made public in the project's ledger.
Platform Fees: Fees will be applied as described above.
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