The Linux Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$7.6M
Foundation funders
3
Grants recorded
6
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The Linux Foundation?
The Linux Foundation is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by LF Charities Inc ($7.3M), World Resources Institute ($263K), Alfred P Sloan Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to The Linux Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| LF Charities Inc | $7,307,591 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| World Resources Institute | $262,621 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Alfred P Sloan Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $6.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
What grants has The Linux Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | World Resources Institute | REVERSE RAPID DEGRADATION OF ECOSYSTEMS | $26,262 |
| 2024 | LF Charities Inc | TO SUPPORT CERTAIN PROJECTS OF THE LINUX FOUNDATION. | $6,207,591 |
| 2024 | World Resources Institute | REVERSE RAPID DEGRADATION OF ECOSYSTEMS | $236,359 |
| 2023 | LF Charities Inc | TO SUPPORT CERTAIN PROJECTS OF THE LINUX FOUNDATION. | $600,000 |
| 2022 | LF Charities Inc | TO SUPPORT THE LINUX FOUNDATION'S PROJECT, OS-CLIMATE. | $500,000 |
| 2021 | Alfred P Sloan Foundation | TO PARTIALLY SUPPORT THE 2021 OSPOCON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR TRAVEL AND EVENT REGISTRATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO OVERSEE OPEN SOURCE OPERATIONS AT THEIR UNIVERSITY | $25,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Linux Foundation?
The Linux Foundation is funded by 3 grantmakers, led by LF Charities Inc ($7.3M), World Resources Institute ($263K), Alfred P Sloan Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to The Linux Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is The Linux Foundation's largest funder?
LF Charities Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Linux Foundation, with $7.3M across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Linux Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to The Linux Foundation across 6 grants from 3 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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