Support the PSF with a Donation or by becoming a Supporting Member! (original) (raw)

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What does the Python Software Foundation do?

The Python Software Foundation:

• Awards grants and provides resources for furthering the development and adoption of Python.
• Organizes and hosts the annual PyCon US conference. 2019 brought together 3,393 attendees from 55 countries, a new record for PyCon US! Our sponsors’ support enabled us to award $137,200 USD to 143 attendees.
• Pays for hardware and other costs for hosting the python.org servers.
• Hosts the Python Packaging Index.
• Supports CPython directly through the CPython Developer in Residence
• Holds and defends the copyright and other intellectual property rights for the Python programming language.
• Provides infrastructure and operations support to 13 regional conferences, meetups, and Python projects as a fiscal sponsor.
• Recognizes individuals who have contributed to the Python community with Community Awards.

To learn about recent PSF activities, visit the Python Software Foundation's blog or check out our latest Annual Impact Report.

The PSF is a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. For more information, see the PSF IRS Determination Letter for details. Please consult your tax adviser to determine the tax deductibility of your gift to the PSF.

How can I donate?

We welcome contributions of any amount. You can support the PSF with a one-time donation, monthly donation, or annual donation to support all of our great initiatives. See below for more information and contact psf-donations@python.org with any questions.

• Donate by credit card or PayPal
  Please use the button above or this link to donate using a credit card or your PayPal account. You don't need a PayPal account to use the donation button.
• Check or Money Order
  You may donate to the PSF using a check or money order. Please address checks in USD to the PSF headquarters.
  Please include your email address and your home address with your check so that we may provide you a donation acknowledgment letter.
• Zelle, ACH, Transferwise, and Wire Transfers
  The PSF may receive donations by Zelle or ACH from US Domestic accounts, Transferwise from either US Domestic or International accounts, or Wire Transfers from International accounts. If you are interested in donating to the PSF using one of these methods, please contact psf-donations@python.org..
• Other Ways to Give
  Your employer may offer a matching donation program. Please see the PSF Matching Gifts page for more information or let psf-donations@python.org know if you have questions.

If you have questions about donations, please contact psf-donations@python.org.