Open Collective Europe

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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 → [email protected]
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 Collective 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.

Review our full terms →
Review our Docs →
Contact us → [email protected]

Our team

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François Hodi...

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Leonardo Kewitz

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Ivan Cukeric

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Shannon Wray

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Open Collecti...

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Sudharaka

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Amina Kazi

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Budget

Transparent and open finances.

Expenses

All time

Expenses paid

665

Amount disbursed

€611,260.92

Tags	# of Expenses	Amount
team	98	€228,249.27
vat & tax	38	€120,908.13
platform	48	€114,025.67
operational expense	73	€33,259.57
legal	17	€27,419.39
accounting	46	€27,067.15
Others Combined	345	€68,740.83

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Contributions

All time

Contributions received

Amount collected

€110,430.26

Tiers	# of Contributions	Amount
one-time	44	€104,569.77
recurring	7	€192.99

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News from Open Collective Europe

Updates on our activities and progress.

Season greetings 2025

Dear OCE Community,As the holiday season approaches, our team will be taking some time off to rest and spend time with friends and family.From 23 December 2025 to 5 January 2026, we won’t be processing expenses or reading e...

Published on December 3, 2025 by Ivan Cukeric

Reduced service during the second half of August 2025

Dear OCE community, We will take days off throughout the second half of August to spend time with our families and friends.While we will work to ensure continuity throughout the month, please note that the payment delay will probably be lon...

Published on July 31, 2025 by Ivan Cukeric

FOSDEM: Join Us Tomorrow at the Open Collective Event at Commons Hub!

Hi everyone, We’re excited to announce that Open Collective is hosting an event tomorrow at the Commons Hub in Brussels as part of FOSDEM. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our community in person, exchange ideas, and discuss...

Published on January 31, 2025 by Jean-François De Hertogh

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