$100 million for open source: Community-powered milestone
GitHub Sponsors sets record in funding open source developers globally.
1Investing in open source
Launched in 2019, GitHub Sponsors has now channeled over $100 million to support 70,000+ developers and projects. This milestone demonstrates the growing sustainability of the open source ecosystem through community backing.
2Global impact
Operating across 103 regions, the program engages 280,000+ sponsors from individual developers to Fortune 500 companies. Organizations like Shopify are funding their dependencies at scale, securing open source's future.
3Accelerating growth
While the first $10 million took two years, the latest $10 million was raised in just five months. This acceleration reflects increasing financial commitment to open source sustainability.
4Developer stories
Sponsorships have enabled developers like Kelvin Tegelaar to work full-time on open source. Many now build sustainable business models around their projects with long-term perspectives.
5Corporate participation
In 2022, 40% of funding came from organizational sponsors. Companies like Mercedes-Benz support open source both practically and philosophically, strengthening the software supply chain.
6Next steps
While $100 million marks significant progress, many critical projects remain underfunded. GitHub calls for more individuals and organizations to sponsor the open source tools they depend on daily.
Original article: The GitHub Blog — Açık kaynak projelere 100 milyon dolar destek