How to Donate

The OpenSSL Foundation is committed to providing security and privacy tools to everyone, whoever they are, wherever they are, and whatever their personal beliefs. Donations provide the critical financial underpinning that allows us to continue improving the OpenSSL Library and sharing these tools with as many people as possible.

The Foundation gratefully welcomes contributions from everyone who shares our commitment to delivering access to data privacy and security tools as a human right. We currently accept the following types of gifts:

• Individual giving: One-time or monthly donations from individuals.
• Code Protectors: Annual corporate sponsorships that provide access to a unique set of sponsor benefits
• Premier sponsorship: Opportunities to target your gift toward a specific project and receive high-value recognition for your support.
• In-kind support: Gifts of products or services that directly support a budgeted business need.

The OpenSSL Foundation relies on donations as its primary source of revenue. When you make a gift, you are investing in critical digital infrastructure that’s utilized by countless people around the world and helps create a more digitally secure future. Your gift will help the Foundation:

• Enable innovation, such as new features and functionality
• Ensure high-quality and predictable releases
• Support academics doing security research that will accelerate security improvements
• Build a thriving community who is continuously improving the OpenSSL Library
• Administer the Foundation’s operations, including legal and tax obligations

Thank you to all of the donors and sponsors who make this work possible.

Still have questions? Visit our Donation FAQ or contact us.