LFX Crowdfunding

What LFX Crowdfunding is

LFX Crowdfunding is a web service that connects open source projects with donors and sponsors. Projects can raise funds for development, events, infrastructure, security audits, or general needs. Each initiative has a dedicated page with funding progress, public donation and expense information, sponsor tiers, and a shareable link. Project owners can set custom benefits for tiers such as Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Supporters can make a one-time donation or choose recurring monthly donations, which they can cancel at any time. Donations are processed through Stripe; the service says it does not store full card details. Donors need an LF ID account and are prompted to sign in before payment. The Linux Foundation operates the service as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit and says it disburses funds within five business days. The free plan costs nothing, with 0% platform fees; the Linux Foundation underwrites platform and payment processing fees until $10M in funding. U.S. federal income tax deductions are not available for contributions to initiatives hosted on the service.