Fuel the Future: Invest in Open Source Science, Drive Global Progress
Your contribution to NumFOCUS isn’t just a donation; it’s an investment in the future of open-source scientific computing. Join us in building a better future—one line of open code at a time.
What Does It Mean to Fuel the Future?
Open source scientific software powers everything from climate modeling to cancer research. Yet, the very projects that drive progress often struggle for the essential funding and infrastructure needed to thrive, pulling brilliant minds away from the critical work they do best.
Now, imagine a world without open source.
No NumPy. No pandas. No Julia. No breakthroughs.
At NumFOCUS, we bridge the gap, providing financial and operational support so open-source projects can focus on what they do best: innovating and driving the scientific research that benefits us all.
But we can’t stop here. As we continue to face some of the most challenging problems in history, we need to continue advancing, innovating, and changing the world. That’s where your donation comes in.
Our Impact
NumFOCUS empowers the open-source scientific computing community through direct funding, infrastructure, and services. Your support has already fueled:
$13 million
In project allocations for development, maintenance,
and community management
$10 million
Managed in grant funding for projects
$800,000
Awarded in Small Development Grants,
allowing projects to fund critical updates
160+
Projects supported by providing
legal, community, governance, and fiscal services
Ways to Give
Your donation, no matter the size, makes a significant difference. Choose the way that’s right for you:
Donate Online
Make a one-time gift or maximize your impact by becoming a monthly donor. Consistent support provides the reliable funding open-source projects need to plan for the long term.
Payroll Deduction Gifts
Give directly from your paycheck. It’s easy, secure, and helps support life-changing innovation every pay period.
Payroll Deduction Gifts
Many companies match charitable contributions. Double—or even triple—your impact by asking your employer to match your gift.
What Your Giving Does
Your donations don’t sit still—they go to work.
Every dollar helps open source scientific computing projects develop new features, grow inclusive communities, fix critical bugs, improve documentation, and support maintainers.
Explore just a few of the incredible projects you’re helping to move forward:
FreeMoCap
FreeMoCap has revolutionized accessibility for physical therapy & biomechanics research through webcam multi-person motion tracking.
HPX
HPX recently built a modern education initiative for high-performance computing, lowering the learning curve for students and researchers entering a critical field.
NumFOCUS Stands & Acts on the Principle of OPEN CODE = BETTER SCIENCE.
Join our efforts to serve the outstanding projects and communities under our umbrella by investing in their work that empowers your innovations.
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