Global Impact. Free Access. OpenStax.
- Mission: OpenStax makes amazing education accessible for all. We provide free resources and learning materials online, so everyone can access knowledge, regardless of cost. Our resources are culturally-responsive and use cutting-edge technology and research to create more relevant and effective learning experiences to support student success.
- Impacting Learners Globally: Every year, OpenStax resources reach students in 150 countries, including 7 million in traditional classrooms and across most US colleges and high schools. Since 2012, we've helped students save $2.9 billion on educational costs. See our 2022-2023 Annual Impact Report for details.
- Non-profit at Rice University: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, all donations to OpenStax are tax-deductible. You'll receive a tax receipt after your donation.
The following are areas where you may direct your gift:
- Open Education Fund: Grow our library of affordable, high-quality resources as a public good in education.
- Higher Education Support: Invest in initiatives that enhance student learning and prepare them for future success, strengthening the next generation of the workforce.
- K-12 Support: Support teachers in enhancing curriculum and teaching effectiveness, preparing students for college success and addressing academic disparities.
- Research & Development: Fuel personalized learning through cutting-edge research and AI-supported tools.
We offer customized corporate sponsorship opportunities with recognition to impact shared, strategic educational goals.
- Large-scale brand recognition among millions of students and educators.
- Opportunity to align your company with a leading force in open education, and support a mission that fosters a skilled and diverse workforce in your community.
Knowledge should be accessible to everyone, everywhere. To keep OpenStax’s library of free, high-quality resources available, we need ongoing support. Recurring donations make a powerful long-term impact on open education. By choosing monthly installments, you set your support on autopilot, with the option to specify an end date or amount during checkout. Your contribution will help us continue supporting students worldwide with open education.
Have questions? For more information, contact Kate Rybka Brennan, Director of Strategy & Development, at give@openstax.org or 713-348-4484.