Open Source Europe

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opencollectiveeu

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Fiscal Hosting for Open Source Projects

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Fiscal Hosting for Open Source Projects

Open Source Europe is a nonprofit based in Belgium. We provide fundraising and money management infrastructure for open source communities—without the hassle of setting up your own legal entity.

Whether you’re maintaining a critical library, building developer tools, or supporting digital public goods, we help you focus on what matters: your code and your community.

FAQ

What can my collective do?

Collect donations (one-time or recurring), receive grants and sponsorships, and reimburse contributors for their work. All transactions are transparent. Learn more →

Can we receive public or institutional funding?

Yes — we can sign cooperation agreements to enable collectives to receive grants or public subsidies. Learn more →

Are donations tax-deductible?

From the U.S.? Yes — Contact us → [email protected]
From Europe? It depends on your country. Contact us to check eligibility.

How much does it cost?

8% + Stripe/PayPal fees for online contributions
10% for bank transfers
10% for tax-deductible donations and grants

Terms

By applying to be fiscally hosted by Open Source Europe ASBL, you agree to these terms:

Your project must align with our mission: supporting the open source ecosystem.
Funds must be used exclusively for project-related activities—not for private benefit.
Projects under our umbrella cannot engage in political or religious campaigning.
You retain full ownership of your project’s intellectual property and brand.
We hold and manage your funds transparently on your behalf.

Review our full terms →
Review our Docs →
Contact us → [email protected]

Our team

Jean-François...

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Pia Mancini

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François Hodi...

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Leonardo Kewitz

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Ivan Cukeric

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Benjamin Piou...

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Shannon Wray

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Open Collecti...

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Sudharaka

Admin

Laura Manne

Admin

Lukasz Gornicki

Admin

Gwendoline

Admin

Contributions

Budget

Transparent and open finances.

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Today’s balance

€14,268.33 EUR

Total income

€847,372.41 EUR

Total disbursed

€833,104.08 EUR

Expenses

All time

Expenses paid

727

Amount disbursed

€678,699.26

Tags	# of Expenses	Amount
team	98	€228,249.27
vat & tax	41	€127,651.27
platform	49	€116,371.69
no tag	32	€46,486.86
operational expense	81	€41,129.32
accounting	49	€27,870.88
Others Combined	377	€99,411.06

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Contributions

All time

Contributions received

Amount collected

€112,232.36

Tiers	# of Contributions	Amount
one-time	60	€106,308.87
recurring	10	€255.99

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News from Open Source Europe

Updates on our activities and progress.

Update to fundraising features on Open Source Europe

Dear Open Source Europe community, We’d like to share a small update to some fundraising features on Open Source Europe. To make fundraising simpler to manage and to continue supporting the established ways open source initiatives use the p...

Published on April 16, 2026 by Ivan Cukeric

Big updates for Open Source Europe! 🚀

Hi everyone, A few quick updates on what's happening at Open Source Europe (OSE): 1. Welcome Lukasz! · We are thrilled to announce that Lukasz Gornicki is joining the OSE team. Many of you already know him for his incredible work in the Ope...

Published on March 13, 2026 by Jean-François De Hertogh

We’re becoming Open Source Europe — and we want to build this with you

Hi everyone, We have some news to share. The nonprofit association Open Collective Europe is now becoming Open Source Europe, while the Open Collective Europe Foundation keeps its name and remains dedicated to humanitarian...

Published on February 16, 2026 by Jean-François De Hertogh