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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

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Financial Contributions

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Join us for $1.00 per month and support us

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$1 USD / month

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Major Contributor

Join us for $500.00 per month and support us

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$500 USD / month

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$100 USD

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Top financial contributors

Organizations

1
Morgan Stanley

$356,402.08 USD since Jul 2023

2
Morgan Stanley

$340,571.84 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
Sentry

$25,700 USD since Oct 2021

8
Strapi

$20,000 USD since Mar 2022

9
Gatsby

$14,333.84 USD since Oct 2019

10
Season of Docs

$10,000 USD since Jun 2021

Individuals

1
NumFOCUS Finance

$10,000 USD since Jan 2023

2
Zulu

$1,700 USD since Jan 2022

3
Contria Connect

$974 USD since Jul 2023

4
Roy Bahat

$860 USD since Aug 2017

5
anonymous

$770 USD since Jun 2018

6
Dan Blah

$625 USD since Oct 2016

7
Mabin

$588 USD since May 2019

8
Timothy Robinson

$530 USD since Jul 2018

9
Gregor Martynus

$470 USD since Aug 2016

10
Nadia Eghbal

$345 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 355

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.

September Update from OSC

Hi, OSC community! We hope September treated you well and your October is off to a fantastic start. Without further ado, let’s hop to it… 📣 Announcements · Annual OSC retreat and 'Friends-of-OSC' meetup re...
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Published on October 8, 2024 by Grace Powers

Important Update: Correction to Bank Transfer Fees

In the spirit of transparency, we wanted to alert you of a balance adjustment that might affect your hosted collective. You might notice a new transaction on your ledger labeled “Wise Payment Processor Fee Compensation.” We found that in so...
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Published on September 27, 2024 by Lauren Gardner

OSC meetup in Berlin next week

The Open Source Collective team is gathering in Berlin, and while we’re here, we’re hosting a meetup for our community. If you’re in or around Berlin on Monday, 23 September, we’d love for you to join us at a local biergart...
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Published on September 16, 2024 by Grace Powers

Budget


Transparent and open finances.

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Today’s balance

$883,146.70 USD

Total income

$6,718,964.83 USD

Total disbursed

$5,835,818.13 USD

Expenses

All time

Expenses paid

971

Amount disbursed

$3,753,010.35

Tags# of ExpensesAmount (USD)
team
237$2,084,121.20
platform
52$1,055,579.84
accounting
81$228,309.17
contractor
19$95,468.89
ops
262$62,925.91
legal
54$57,072.62
Others Combined
266$169,532.72

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Contributions

All time

Contributions received

313

Amount collected

$231,002.48

Tiers# of ContributionsAmount (USD)
one-time
214$206,279.64
recurring
99$24,722.84

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Transactions

Contribution #798604
-$1,266.17USD
Paid
Reimbursement #224455

Debit from Open Source Collective to Coinbase

-$29.99USD
Paid
Reimbursement #224472
+$10.00USD
Completed
Contribution #798524

Debit from Open Source Collective to Quickbooks

-$65.00USD
Paid
Reimbursement #224469

Credit from Quickbooks to Open Source Collective

+$65.00USD
Completed
Reimbursement #224469

Debit from Open Source Collective to Quickbooks

-$65.00USD
Refunded
Reimbursement #224469

Debit from Open Source Collective to SUPERHUMAN

-$30.00USD
Paid
Virtual Card Charge #224175

Debit from Open Source Collective to NAME-CHEAP.COM* WSFFKC

-$6.88USD
Paid
Virtual Card Charge #223937

Debit from Open Source Collective to CLAUDE.AI SUBSCRIPTION

-$20.00USD
Paid
Virtual Card Charge #224023