How We Track Donations in the Development Fund
There are four key categories of data presented in the Development Fund:
Euros per month
This figure represents the total amount of recurring donations we receive each month. It combines contributions from multiple sources: active subscriptions processed through Patreon, legacy PayPal subscriptions (from before July 2024), and donations via our new subscription system.
Since Patreon donations are made in USD, we convert them to EUR to keep everything consistent. Additionally, some sponsors contribute monthly via bank transfers or other methods that aren’t updated automatically, so we manually calculate and update them each month or whenever there is a big change.
In summary, the total monthly donations are calculated by adding together:
- Patreon donations (converted to EUR)
- Legacy PayPal subscriptions
- New subscription system donations
- Other monthly donations from sponsors
Euros in one-time donations this year
This figure represents the total sum of all one-time donations made to the Godot Foundation within the current year. We introduced this category in December 2024 after surpassing €100,000 in one-time donations in a single year. The total resets every January to reflect the donations for the new year.
One-time donations come from two main sources: individual contributions made through the Development Fund website and sponsors who choose to make a single donation.
Before introducing this category, we used to prorate large one-time donations over 12 months and include them in the monthly donations total. For example, when Re-Logic donated $100,000 in 2023, we spread the amount across the year. However, this approach led to confusion, as it made it seem like donation levels dropped significantly at the end of the year, even though that wasn’t the case. By creating a separate category for one-time donations, we can now better represent the actual donation levels.
The total for one-time donations this year includes:
- One-time donations made via the Development Fund website
- One-time donations made by sponsors
Members
This category represents all the individuals who support the Godot Foundation through recurring donations. Anyone who signs up for a subscription on the Development Fund website is automatically added to this count.
The Members total updates automatically whenever a new subscription is created, ensuring that the number always reflects the current level of individual supporters.
Sponsors
This category lists all the corporate sponsors of the Godot Foundation. Corporate sponsors are companies or individuals who provide significant recurring donations or resources to support our work.
Unlike other categories, the Sponsors count is updated manually because each sponsorship is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For example, a sponsor may be added because they made a large donation of time or sponsored an event like GodotCon.
As a result, adding a new sponsor doesn’t always lead to an increase in the total amount of monthly or one-time donations, as their contributions may take other forms.
We strive to keep the information in the Development Fund as accurate as possible, but it’s important to note that this isn’t the full picture. Factors such as fees, currency conversions, and other costs are not accounted for in these calculations, which may affect the final amount received by the Godot Foundation. For a detailed overview of our finances, we encourage you to check the Godot Foundation’s annual financial reports.
Transparency is a core value for us, and we’re always looking for ways to improve how we share information about the Development Fund. You can expect ongoing updates to both the Development Fund website and this page. If you have any suggestions or questions, we’d love to hear from you.