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
Suggested Funding
$100,000+
Infrastructure Bundle
Sustain the infrastructure projects your engineering teams rely on daily. From TLS certificates to package managers.
Includes
Suggested Funding
$75,000+
Talent Pipeline
Invest in the next generation of open source contributors. Fund mentorships, travel grants, and education programs.
Includes
Suggested Funding
$50,000+
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

$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