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Open Source Collective (OSC) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) fiscal host supporting those who create and use open-source software. |
As a nonprofit fiscal host (a.k.a. fiscal sponsor or foundation), we provide the financial and legal infrastructure for thousands of open source projects. We’re the ‘API' between open source communities and the world of accounting and invoices.
Discover some of the projects we host here or visit our documentation to learn more about what we offer.
Consider us your administrators and money management platform. We handle your donations, expenses, accounting, taxes, invoices, contracts, employees, trademarks, domains, and other back-office support. You decide where the money gets spent, and we make it happen. Through us, you can:
- Manage your open source project’s funds transparently
- Receive financial contributions by credit card, PayPal, electronic bank transfer, or crypto
- Receive funds from corporate supporters, including Microsoft and Google. We’re registered as a supplier to many corporate sponsors.
- Receive funds through external funding sources, including GitHub Sponsors, Drips, Google Summer of Code, and Google Season of Docs, Patreon, and others.
- Register trademarks, sign contracts and legal agreements, and apply for grants.
- Pay yourself, your team, contractors, vendors, and suppliers
- And much more...
Check out our eligibility criteria and apply today.
Support the open source projects you rely on. See how projects use their finances, engage with and stay updated with progress, and get recognition for your contributions. Through us, you can:
- Manage all your open source support in a single place, with Open Source Collective acting as a single ‘supplier’ to your organization
- Support projects instantly on a one-time or recurring basis using a credit card, PayPal, or electronic bank transfer
- Hold funds with us to cover your contributions throughout the year
- Issue gift cards to your staff, which they can then use to contribute on behalf of your organization
Talk to us about registering with your procurement team.
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