How Creators How GitHub Sponsors pays creators in 2026
Requirements
| Requirement | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution | Contribute to open source (code, docs, triage, design, etc.) | ✓ Official source |
| Region | Live in a GitHub Sponsors–supported region (or join waitlist) | ✓ Official source |
| Age | Meet your country's minimum age (e.g. 13+ in the US); under 18 needs guardian verification via Stripe | ✓ Official source |
| Account | Valid GitHub account; Stripe Connect for payouts | ✓ Official source |
Revenue streams
Personal-account sponsorships
0% GitHub fee; 100% to you
✓ Official source
Organization sponsorships
Up to 6% (3% card + 3% GitHub); invoice billing can avoid the card fee
✓ Official source
Tiers
Up to 10 one-time and 10 monthly tiers in USD
✓ Official source
Payouts & fees
Via Stripe Connect. First payout ~60 days after first sponsorship; later payouts within 30 days of month close. Stripe Connect payouts on the 22nd regardless of balance; ACH/wire on the third Thursday once balance reaches $100.
Note: Matching Fund (up to $5,000 in first 12 months) only for individuals who applied before Jan 1, 2020.
Official sources
- About GitHub Sponsors for contributors
- About sponsorships, fees, and taxes
- GitHub Sponsors Additional Terms
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Platforms change rules often; always confirm on the official page. Badge key: ✓ Official source = confirmed on the platform's own page; Secondary = only third-party reports found; Unverified = not confirmed.
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