Open Source Europe
Fiscal Hosting for Open Source Projects
Open Source Europe is a nonprofit based in Belgium. We provide fundraising and money management infrastructure for open source communities—without the hassle of setting up your own legal entity.
Whether you’re maintaining a critical library, building developer tools, or supporting digital public goods, we help you focus on what matters: your code and your community.
FAQ
What can my collective do?
Collect donations (one-time or recurring), receive grants and sponsorships, and reimburse contributors for their work. All transactions are transparent. Learn more →
Can we receive public or institutional funding?
Yes — we can sign cooperation agreements to enable collectives to receive grants or public subsidies. Learn more →
Are donations tax-deductible?
- From the U.S.? Yes — Contact us → oce@opencollective.com
- From Europe? It depends on your country. Contact us to check eligibility.
How much does it cost?
- 8% + Stripe/PayPal fees for online contributions
- 10% for bank transfers
- 10% for tax-deductible donations and grants
Terms
By applying to be fiscally hosted by Open Source Europe ASBL, you agree to these terms:
- Your project must align with our mission: supporting the open source ecosystem.
- Funds must be used exclusively for project-related activities—not for private benefit.
- Projects under our umbrella cannot engage in political or religious campaigning.
- You retain full ownership of your project’s intellectual property and brand.
- We hold and manage your funds transparently on your behalf.
Our team
Contributions
We are fiscally hosting 433 Collectives
Budget
Today’s balance: €33,889.09EUR
Total income: €800,910.02EUR
Total disbursed: €767,020.93EUR
Expenses
| Tags | # of Expenses | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| team | 98 | €228,249.27 |
| vat & tax | 39 | €122,985.23 |
| platform | 49 | €116,371.69 |
| operational expense | 73 | €33,259.57 |
| accounting | 49 | €27,870.88 |
| legal | 17 | €27,419.39 |
| Others Combined | 361 | €74,655.35 |
News from Open Source Europe
Updates on our activities and progress.
Update to fundraising features on Open Source Europe
Published on April 16, 2026 by Ivan Cukeric
Big updates for Open Source Europe! 🚀
Published on March 13, 2026 by Jean-François De Hertogh
We’re becoming Open Source Europe — and we want to build this with you
Published on February 16, 2026 by Jean-François De Hertogh
Financial Contributions
Recurring contribution
Backer
Become a backer for €5.00 per month and support us
Contribute
Sponsor
Become a sponsor for €100.00 per month and support us
Contribute
One-time contribution
Prepaid Budget
Give to this Tier and we'll create a Prepaid budget for you! Starts at €100EUR
Contribute
Top financial contributors
Organizations
- Admin OCEU - €72,214.77EUR since Mar 2022
- Open Collective - €17,139.90EUR since Jul 2018
- Fondation Roi Baudouin - €7,505EUR since Aug 2023
Individuals
- Incognito - €243EUR since Oct 2023
- Peerchemist - €210EUR since May 2025
- Thomas - €200EUR since Dec 2025
Events
Open Source Europe is hosting the following events.
Past event: Les communs numériques on May 24, 2022
Open Collective Europe Community call - February 2022
Open Collective Europe Community call - January 2022
OCE monthly call (en français)
Open Source Europe is all of us
Our contributors 84
Thank you for supporting Open Source Europe.