Open Source Endowment

In the spirit of Mierle Laderman Ukeles ("After the revolution, who's going to pick up the garbage on Monday morning?") and Stewart Brand ("When you take responsibility for something, you enter into a contract to take care of it") let's sup...

Open source underpins critical systems around the world, yet faces a sustainability crisis. The endowment model holds real promise, and I’m thrilled to support it as a member.
– Founder & CEO, ODK

The modern world would not be possible without the work of Open Source maintainers donating their time and expertise. Thanks to the Open Source Endowment for recognizing and supporting their work.

Endowments are an essential mechanism to ensure durable support for the shared resources that make our global economy and scientific enterprise possible. Proud to support this fantastic initiative.

Finally a good sustainability model for those critical OSS's that get the job done in complex contexts. We are happy to be on board!

Open source software is a form of art and society should find way to preserve art indefinitely, making endowments a perfect permanent way to support a cause.