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Open Source Collective

Non-profit fiscal host promoting a healthy and sustainable open source ecosystem.

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Our mission is to promote a sustainable and healthy open source ecosystem and work for the common interests of those who create and use open source software.


Open Source Collective (OSC) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit fiscal host that has been providing financial and legal infrastructure to open source projects since 2017. Our mission is to support a sustainable and healthy open source ecosystem by providing an umbrella structure for our hosted projects and handling the behind-the-scenes tasks such as issuing invoices, managing a bank account, contract review and signature, and more. 

Our team has years of experience working in and operating registered nonprofits, as well as involvement in the open source community. This dual expertise allows us to understand and meet the unique needs of both nonprofit operations and open source projects. 


What We Offer:

  • Financial Management: We offer comprehensive financial services, including accounting, invoicing, and bank account management. Also, through the Open Collective platform, you can raise funds, pay contributors, and manage finances transparently.
  • Legal Support: We provide legal support, such as contract review and signature, to protect your project and ensure compliance with pertinent laws.
  • Community and Development Opportunities: Join a network of over 3,000 projects and benefit from peer support, professional development, and a collaborative environment.

See more of what we offer here.
 

Join Us:

1. Check out our project eligibility requirements
2. Read our Terms of Fiscal Sponsorship to understand the benefits and terms of being hosted by OSC
3. Ready to apply? Click 'apply' above or click here

 

For More Information:

Our website: https://www.oscollective.org
Our documentation: https://docs.oscollective.org
Have questions or want to chat? [email protected]


Open Source Collective 501(c)(6)
EIN: 82-2037583
440 N Barranca Ave #3939 Covina, CA 91723 United States
[email protected]

Contributions to Collectives hosted by OSC are not deductible as charitable contributions for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

Our team

Justin Dorfman

Core Contributor

Benjamin Nick...

Admin
Executive Director

Sourav Das

Admin
Operations @ OSC

Samson Goddy

Core Contributor

Lauren Gardner

Admin
Executive Director

Grace

Admin

Martin Wright

Core Contributor

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Financial Contributions

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$500 USD / month

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Top financial contributors

Organizations

1
Morgan Stanley

$462,156.26 USD since Jul 2023

2
Morgan Stanley

$412,440.71 USD since Feb 2023

3
Open Collective

$124,083.7 USD since May 2019

4
Morgan Stanley

$85,369.18 USD since Apr 2023

5
BuySellAds

$55,055.59 USD since Mar 2020

6
Salesforce

$46,714.3 USD since Sep 2019

7
Peapack Gladstone Bank

$35,606.28 USD since Nov 2024

8
Sentry

$25,700 USD since Oct 2021

9
Strapi

$20,000 USD since Mar 2022

10
Gatsby

$14,333.84 USD since Oct 2019

Individuals

1
NumFOCUS Finance

$10,000 USD since Jan 2023

2
Zulu

$1,850 USD since Jan 2022

3
Sentry Team

$1,500 USD since Jan 2025

4
Contria Connect

$974 USD since Jul 2023

5
Roy Bahat

$900 USD since Aug 2017

6
anonymous

$810 USD since Jun 2018

7
Dan Blah

$625 USD since Oct 2016

8
Mabin

$592 USD since May 2019

9
Timothy Robinson

$530 USD since Jul 2018

10
Gregor Martynus

$470 USD since Aug 2016

Events

Open Source Collective is hosting the following events.

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New to Open Collective? Want to learn how to set up your collective page? Have questions and want...Read more

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06:00 PM-07:00 PM UTC
New to Open Collective? Want to learn how to set up your collective page? Have questions and want...Read more

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04:00 PM-05:00 PM UTC
A monthly forum for open source collectives to speak with one another about experiences, concerns...Read more

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08:00 PM-09:00 PM UTC
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Open Source Collective is all of us

Our contributors 373

Thank you for supporting Open Source Collective.

Pia Mancini

Admin

$325 USD

Justin Dorfman

Core Contributor

$10 USD

Benjamin Nick...

Admin

$5 USD

Executive Director

Sourav Das

Admin

$1 USD

Operations @ OSC

Samson Goddy

Core Contributor

Lauren Gardner

Admin
Executive Director

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News from Open Source Collective

Updates on our activities and progress.

Important OSC Update: Refund Policy & Donation Disclaimer

Contribute to Open Source Collective to see this Update
Published on January 29, 2025 by Grace

$50 Million for Open Source Software

As some of you who subscribe to our monthly update might have noticed: In 2024 Open Source Collect...
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Published on January 20, 2025 by Benjamin Nickolls

December Update from OSC

📣 Announcements 📣 · $50 Million Raised for Open Source This month, we're celebrating a significant milestone in our organisation's history: reaching $50m in contributions, accepted on behalf of our member...
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Published on January 13, 2025 by Grace

Budget


Transparent and open finances.

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Today’s balance

$1,045,260.81 USD

Total income

$7,514,922.50 USD

Total disbursed

$6,469,661.69 USD

Expenses

All time

Expenses paid

1043

Amount disbursed

$4,389,953.83

Tags# of ExpensesAmount
team
247$2,392,132.79
platform
55$1,250,325.24
accounting
91$259,843.35
contractor
30$169,429.20
ops
340$74,131.91
legal
59$63,130.92
Others Combined
221$175,602.99

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Contributions

All time

Contributions received

397

Amount collected

$2,006,536.47

Tiers# of ContributionsAmount
one-time
294$1,216,394.03
recurring
103$25,128.97

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Transactions

Contribution #829462

Credit from PythonsEverywhere to Open Source Collective

+€287.92EUR
Paid
+$18.00USD
Completed
Balance transfer

Debit from Open Source Collective to TWILIO SENDGRID

-$19.95USD
Paid

Debit from Open Source Collective to Williamson Legal

-$1,836.00USD
Paid
legal
sponsorship

Debit from Open Source Collective to Leila Law

-$1,316.67USD
Paid
legal
+$13,317.89USD
Paid
-$250.00USD
Paid
ops

Credit from Morgan Stanley to Open Source Collective

+$33,385.33USD
Completed
Added funds #828726