Donations to the FSFE
The Free Software Foundation Europe is a non-profit non-governmental organisation. Our work is made possible by a community of volunteers and donors. Your donations are critical to our strength and autonomy — they enable us to continue fighting for Free Software wherever necessary, and to be an independent voice.
Categories
- Donate EUR 10 every month OR EUR 120 in a year and you'll become a Supporter of the FSFE.
- Donate EUR 50 every month OR EUR 600 in a year and you'll become a Contributor of the FSFE.
- Donate EUR 100 every month OR EUR 1200 in a year and you'll become a Sustaining Contributor of the FSFE.
- Donate EUR 500 every month OR EUR 6000 in a year and you'll become a Patron of the FSFE.
Ways of donating
Bank account
If you live in one of the following countries, please follow the link to see more detailed information on how to donate.
- Germany: Tax-deductible donations are possible
- Switzerland: Tax-deductible donations are possible
It is also possible to make tax-deductible donations from other countries. To find out what the best way for your donation to reach us, please contact our office. Generally, donations can be wired from anywhere in the world to the following account:
Free Software Foundation Europe e.V.
IBAN: DE69 3602 0030 0003 0047 32
National-Bank Essen, Steinstraße 13, 40212 Dusseldorf, Germany
SWIFT/BIC: NBAG DE3E
Credit card and PayPal
For users who find paying by credit card more convenient, we also provide a facility to pay by PayPal. Please remember that FSFE has to pay fees of 1.9% in addition to a flat fee of $0.30 USD for each donation received by this method.
Please select how much you wish to contribute, and press "donate":
Check drawn onto a US- or UK-bank
If you prefer to donate by postal check instead, please send it to
Free Software Foundation Europe e.V.
Talstraße 110
40217 Düsseldorf
Germany
Our way to say thank you
- Sponsoring buttons: If you are interested in announcing your contribution publicly, the FSFE provides sponsoring buttons for its donors.
- Thank GNUs: We would like to list you on our "Thank GNUs" page.
Please send an email to <office@fsfeurope.org> and let us know where to send the receipt and thank-you letter. Even if you prefer to remain anonymous, please let us know how to reach you, so we can thank you privately.
The FSFE thanks all donors. Your contribution enables our work.
Cash-Flow
Our continued operation relies on your donations. We publish details of how donations are spent, and each year these details are made publicly available.