Associate Member Benefits

Here are just some of the benefits of being an associate member of the Free Software Foundation...

Sustaining Support of FSF (aka "warm inner glow")

You can proudly proclaim that you are helping FSF carry out its mission to promote and preserve software freedom.

Ultra-slim USB Membership Card

You will receive a 2GB card loaded with Trisquel Live, a fully free GNU/Linux distribution. This ultra slim credit card sized device has your member user name and number printed on it. The card sports an incredibly sturdy and durable double sided USB connector and fits in a wallet so you can take it anywhere - sharing GNU/Linux on the go!

Email Forwarding

Show the world you support free software! Receive up to five email aliases in the member.fsf.org domain to forward to other addresses. (Email alias availability is not guaranteed; aliases are given out on a first-come-first-served basis.)

Free entry to the LibrePlanet conference

All current associate members of the FSF are invited to attend the FSF's annual conference held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The conference is an opportunity for associate members and free software supporters to meet each other and discuss current issues with FSF staff and some members of FSF's Board of Directors.

20% Discount on FSF Merchandise

You will receive a 20% discount on all purchases in the FSF's shop — we've got plenty of books, t-shirts, and GNU gear to choose from!

Biannual FSF Bulletin

FSF publishes a compact tri-color bulletin twice a year to keep our members and donors informed of current FSF activities and efforts — sent to you via postal mail.

Ask a friend or free software supporter to become an FSF member and receive recognition for building a stronger movement!

As an FSF associate member, a great way to contribute further is by talking with your friends and colleagues about our work to promote, protect and develop free software -- in particular about becoming an FSF member. The growth of the free software movement depends on members like you! We publicly thank all our members who have inspired others to join.

Tax deduction in the USA

FSF is a 501(c)(3) charity in the USA, and therefore your membership dues are tax-deductible in the USA. The estimated value of the membership benefit items is $10. Therefore, the full amount of your dues, minus $10, is a tax-deductible contribution to the FSF.

Associate Members are non-voting members of the Free Software Foundation, Inc.