Spending Money & Getting Paid

Getting paid or spend money with Open Source Collective

If you’re looking to submit an expense or to better understand what OSC-held funds can be used for, you’re in the right place. This section covers how to get paid by an OSC- hosted member project, what kinds of expenses are allowed, tax information, and the key rules and limitations that apply when spending from a hosted project’s budget.

Open Source Collective (OSC) is a registered nonprofit, which means all spending must meet legal, financial, and mission-aligned requirements. Every payment must directly support the open source work of the hosted project — whether it’s funding development, design, infrastructure, events, or other contributions that move the project’s open source goals forward.

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What You'll Find Here:

• The difference between invoices and reimbursements, and what each requires

• What kind of expenses and payments are allowed, and what's not

• Tax and accounting information to be aware of

• What to know if your expense is marked as incomplete