Donation for the PSF

The Python Software Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable organization behind the Python programming language. Our mission is to promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers.

The PSF’s team is small, but mighty, and donations from individuals like you are critical to keeping our work going year after year. Your donations allow us to keep supporting Python and its community, in a range of ways including:

CPYTHON: We hold and defend Python’s IP; we host python.org where Python is downloaded millions of times daily. We contribute directly to the language’s continuous improvement through our team of three CPython Developers-in-Residence.
PYPI: We run the Python Package Index, a public service utilized by millions of users– supported by a full-time PyPI Support Specialist. On average pypi.org receives 6 million unique visitors per month, who download billions of files per day.
PYCON US: We run PyCon US, the flagship annual Python conference, which brings together Python users from beginners to experts from around the world. PyCon US is the place where individuals, projects, and companies gather annually to learn and connect around all things Python. PyCon US is volunteer-driven, and always by the community, for the community.
SECURITY: We proactively maintain and improve security for the full Python ecosystem through our Security Developer-in-Residence and PyPI Safety & Security Engineer.
COMMUNITY GRANTS: We support worldwide events and groups in the thriving global Python community, providing grants to local Python groups around the world as well as travel grants to individuals to attend PyCon US. In 2024, we disbursed a record $952,000 in grants to 174 groups across 52 countries.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: We act as fiscal sponsor to mission-related Python events, groups, and projects. We provide 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status to our fiscal sponsorees and manage back office issues like cash flow, accounting, budgeting, insurance, and contract/legal support, as well as access to nonprofit discounts.

Thank you for your support! We are so grateful to be able to rely on our wonderful community.

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