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SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMS
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) is the world's largest Open
Source software foundation. It provides S2OB+ worth of software for
the public good no cost_
US S01(cl(s) not-for-profit charitable organization, the ASF depends on a variety of funding sources
tO sustain its day-to-day activities Your support enables tne all-volunteer ASF to ensure its 350+
community-driven software projects remain freely available to billions of users around the world, and to
incubate the next generation of Open Source innovations:
Tax-deductible contributions from corporations; foundations
and private individuals help offset day-to-
day operating expenses that include Infrastructure services; Marketing and PRIAR;
egal;, Accounting;
and Operational support.
We spend less than 10%6 of our annual budget on overhead. 75% of the ASF's USSLSMM annual budget
supports running our critical infrastructure (mailing lists, code repositories, bug tracking systems, Web
servers; continuous
integration servers, bandwidth; electricity, cooling, administrative staff, and more)
that keeps the FOundation and its projects functioning 24x7x365 The annual cost is less than USSSK per
project:
We are proud to highlignt the ASF's diverse accomplishments in our Annua
Report: Many of these
successeswere made possible by your support:
SUPPORT THE ASF TODAY!
There are many ways to support the ASF, with giving options for individuals and organizations alike: We
thank all current ASF supporters and Sponsors for their loyalty and contributions; and look forward to
wve
Icoming newv donors aswe continue to expand our community.
For those based inthe US;
donations are 100% tax deductible to the full extent of the lawAs
regulations
vary, we encourage you t0 consult
qualified advisor experienced with your local tax law pertaining to
donations_
The
ASF's tax identification number is 47-0825376
More information about non
~profits and
related issues can be found atthe Internet
Nonprolit Center:
The ASF is recognized by Charity Navigator and cited with the Gold Seal of Transparency by
Individual Contributions
ASF Sponsorship