Donations
Please support OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap is a non-profit organisation that relies on donations for much of its funding. If you would like to support us donations are very welcome.
Donations can be made by credit card, by PayPal, or by electronic funds transfer.
Online Credit Card Donations
http://donate.openstreetmap.org/ to donate using your credit card. The payment is processed by PayPal but you don't need to have a PayPal account or sign-up for one if you are paying by credit card, just follow the instructions carefully. (See Donation comments)
Bitcoin Donations
Our bitcoin address is: 1J3pt9koWJZTo2jarg98RL89iJqff9Kobp
Electronic Funds Transfers
To donate by electronic funds please send an email to donations@openstreetmap.org containing the following details:
- Your name
- Your address
- The amount you wish to donate
- Is this a single or a recurring donation?
We will send you, by return, the account details to which you can make your donation.
If you want to make a recurring donation you can use these details to set up a standing-order with your bank.
PayPal Donations
PayPal Recurring Donation
A regular monthly donation is the best way to help OpenStreetMap. Click on one of the following links to start making regular donations via PayPal:
- USD: $15.00 per month $10.00 per month $5.00 per month
- EUR: €15.00 per month €10.00 per month €5.00 per month
- GBP: £10 per month £5 per month £2.50 per month.
If you would like to donate a different amount on a regular basis please email treasurer at OpenStreetMap dot org to make suitable arrangements.
Single Donation
Click here to donate via PayPal.
Alternatively use one of the following links to donate directly:
- USD: $15.00 $10.00 $5.00 Other amount
- EUR: €15.00 €10.00 €5.00 Other Amount
- GBP: £15.00 £10.00 £5.00 Other Amount
Become a member
You can help and support us by becoming a member of the OpenStreetMap Foundation. The membership fee is £15 per year and enables you to influence the direction of OpenStreetMap by being able to vote in elections for officers of the foundation. Members may also get discounts on some OSMF organised events (such as the State of the Map conference). You do not have to be a member in order use or contribute to OpenStreetMap.
You're also donating a percentage to the foundation when you buy some OpenStreetMap Merchandise and when you attend the State Of The Map conference
Use of funds
The Foundation currently has a mandate from its members to use funds for the following purposes:
- Hardware 60%
- Promotion 20%
- Legal 20%
The small print
All donations are processed securely via PayPal.
You don't need to be subscribed to PayPal to make a one-off donation and you can pay with a credit card or debit card if you wish. You will need to have, or create, an account with PayPal to setup a recurring donation.
We respect your personal privacy. Your identity will not be disclosed publicly without your consent. However, if you become a member of the foundation the membership list may be disclosed publicly.