For Companies

Invest in the open source your business depends on

The Linux Foundation provides the operational infrastructure so your contribution is secure, compliant, and impactful. Join the companies making open source sustainable.

Why companies fund through LFX

The Linux Foundation provides the operational infrastructure so your contribution is secure, compliant, and impactful.

Tax-advantaged giving

The Linux Foundation is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit. Contributions may be tax-deductible as business expenses. We provide full documentation for your finance team.

Invoicing & compliance

Receive formal invoices, PO-based billing, and compliance-ready receipts. We integrate with your existing procurement workflows.

Brand visibility

Your logo on initiative pages, homepage leaderboard placement, and co-branded announcements. Show your community you invest in the ecosystem.

Full transparency

See exactly where every dollar goes. Real-time expense tracking, quarterly impact reports, and financial audits for every initiative you fund.

Portfolio giving

Don't pick one project — fund a portfolio. Spread your investment across related initiatives for maximum impact.

Security Portfolio

The Linux Foundation is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit. Contributions may be tax-deductible as business expenses. We provide full documentation for your finance team.

Includes

Kubernetes Security Audit
OpenSSF Scorecard
CPython Security Audit
Zephyr RTOS Security

Suggested Funding

$100,000+

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Infrastructure Bundle

Sustain the infrastructure projects your engineering teams rely on daily. From TLS certificates to package managers.

Includes

Let's Encrypt Infrastructure
Node.js Sustainability
curl Maintenance Fund

Suggested Funding

$75,000+

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Talent Pipeline

Invest in the next generation of open source contributors. Fund mentorships, travel grants, and education programs.

Includes

Linux Kernel Mentorship
Kernel Developer Travel Fund
Hyperledger Education

Suggested Funding

$50,000+

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Companies already investing

Industry leaders funding the open source projects they depend on.

Microsoft

$180K contributed

Google Cloud

$180K contributed

Samsung

$180K contributed

Datadog

$180K contributed

Google

$180K contributed

Akamai

$180K contributed

Google Chrome

$180K contributed

GitHub

$180K contributed

Cisco

$180K contributed

Red Hat

$180K contributed

Meta

$180K contributed

VMware

$180K contributed

AWS

$180K contributed

Intel

$180K contributed

Bloomberg

$180K contributed

Huawei

$180K contributed

Ready to invest in open source?

Our team will help you design a giving strategy that aligns with your business priorities and maximizes your impact.