A Really Smart Way to Raise Funds for Your Organization

"We don't represent a wealthy patron or a long-dead industrialist," says Mandel. "Our donations come from engineers, managers, and ordinary working geeks who use The Linux Fund Visa in the course of everyday living. The way it works is actually quite cool. Just by using The Linux Fund Visa card, ordinary geeks can participate in serious philanthropy, at no out-of-pocket cost to themselves."

Each time a cardholder uses their card, a donation is made to The Linux Fund by the card issuer, U.S. Bank. These donations add up to tens of thousands of dollars per year which The Linux Fund then gives out in grants. The Linux Fund has donated to new ideas and teams who maintain things like Debian.

"The new card is a clear upgrade from the old card," said Mandel.
"There is a new program for College students and another program where
the card holder and The Linux Fund share the rewards. Most cardholders
will elect to give all of their rewards to charity, but some want to
split it. That's fine by us, we're pleased to now offer both options."