Open Infrastructure
Reliable digital infrastructure is the backbone of modern society. We support open-source stacks, core services, and tooling that keep essential systems running and accessible.
Security & Privacy by Design
We support projects that protect people and organizations in a hyper-connected world — from secure communication tools and zero-trust infrastructure to privacy-first data platforms.
Civic Tech & Governance
We back tools that help citizens, NGOs, and public institutions collaborate better — from participatory platforms to digital public services.
Open Data & Research Tools
Good decisions need good data. These projects create open data portals, research tooling, and transparent analytics for the public good.
Automation for Good
Automation should amplify people, not replace them. We help teams build workflows and bots that reduce routine work so experts can focus on impact.
Tools for Communities
Local communities know their needs best. We fund communication, organizing, and resource-sharing platforms that help them act together.
Featured Projects
Selected IT-driven initiatives currently seeking support.
OpenCity Stack
OpenCity Stack is a modular, open-source platform that helps local governments manage services, publish data, and…
CodePathway
CodePathway is a remote-first learning environment that helps people move from “curious about tech” to “ready…
SafeSignals
SafeSignals is a privacy-first analytics toolkit that helps nonprofits and civic groups measure their impact without invasive…
How Your Support Shapes the Digital Future
Infrastructure
Your funding covers core development, hosting, security reviews, and maintenance — the invisible work that keeps critical systems stable and resilient.
Access & Inclusion
Projects we back focus on reaching under-served communities, offering tools, training, and platforms that reduce digital inequality instead of deepening it.
Our Contributors
The people behind our projects — engineers, designers, researchers, and community organizers.
Nick Paterson
Support Staff
Alicia Anderson
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Michael Clark
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Stacy Henderson
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What Our Partners Say
Stories from teams building with our support.
SW Foundation helped us turn a loose idea into a structured roadmap, with clear milestones and transparent reporting. Our contributors finally understand exactly what they’re funding.
Sarah Anderson
As a donor, I appreciate the level of detail in each project page — tech stack, governance, impact metrics. It feels less like donating into a black box and more like investing in shared infrastructure.
George Flavius
The foundation didn’t just fund us. They pushed us to design better processes, documentation, and community guidelines. That structure is now one of our biggest assets.
