About the Redot Foundation

The Redot Foundation is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to protecting and advancing truly open-source game engines.

We steward the Redot Engine—a high-performance, community-first fork of Godot focused on stability, freedom, and developer needs, and other tools geared for game creation.

Our work includes:

• Safeguarding the engines' independence and MIT licensing.

• Fostering an open, global community.

• Providing free education, documentation, tools, and resources.

• Launching programs like internships and mentorships to give students and early-career developers hands-on, real-world experience contributing to a major game engine—building portfolios, skills in core engine development, collaboration on large codebases, and professional references.

Donations fund core development, server/hosting costs, educational initiatives, community events, and opportunities for emerging talent to gain paid or structured experience in open-source engine work.

We offer flexible ways to contribute—whether you're an individual passionate about open source or a company looking to align with freedom-focused Software.

Individual Donations

Support the mission with any amount. All contributions help cover development, education, and community growth.

• One-time or recurring via ko-fi.com or through every.org, or patreon.com

• Thank you to our generous donors—your names appear in our DONORS.md on GitHub!

Corporate Sponsorship & Partnership Levels

Companies, studios, and organizations can sponsor the foundation for visibility, goodwill, and direct impact on the tools their teams use. Sponsorships are especially valuable for larger commitments and include recognition across our platforms.

• Bronze Sponsor ($500–$2,000/year)

• Silver Sponsor ($2,001–$10,000/year)

• Gold Sponsor ($10,001+/year or custom)

All sponsorship levels receive prominent logo placement on the homepage of the foundation and Redot Engine/other projects' web pages.

Contact us at [email protected] to discuss logo placement, co-branded initiatives, or matching employee donations.

While the Redot Foundation is a U.S. based nonprofit, we can't guarantee tax deductions on donations everywhere. Please check your local laws.

Other Ways to Help

• Contribute code, bug fixes, or documentation on GitHub.

• Spread the word—share Redot with students, indie devs, or your network.

• Apply to host an intern through our upcoming programs.