Support Ruby Central with a One-Time Donation

Ruby Central is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to sustaining and growing the Ruby ecosystem, keeping it strong, inclusive, and innovative for developers everywhere.

Every day, millions of developers and companies around the world rely on Ruby to power the software that runs our digital world. RubyGems, Bundler, and Rails help ship code faster and more reliably, but the infrastructure and people behind these tools are often underfunded volunteers.

Without continued investment, we risk losing one of the most human, joyful, and productive programming communities ever built.

Your support helps us change that.

Every donation fuels programs that keep Ruby thriving:

Open Source Maintenance: Sustaining RubyGems, Bundler, and the tools developers depend on
Scholars & Guides Program: Scholarships for underrepresented developers entering tech
Regional Meetup Grants: Funding local community leaders and events
Community Conferences: Hosting RubyConf and other events that bring the community together
New Initiatives: Mentorship and innovation programs like RubyNeXT and Ruby Venture Studios

For over 20 years, our small team has quietly powered the community behind the scenes; helping Ruby thrive for everyone from first-time coders to global companies.

When you give, you make real stories possible:

A junior developer lands their first tech job after a RubyConf scholarship.
A local meetup expands access and learning opportunities.
A student launches a Ruby-based startup through Ruby Venture Studios.
A company that depends on Ruby contributes back to keep the ecosystem healthy.

Every contribution --- whether $5 or $500 --- strengthens the entire Ruby community.

If a recurring membership or sponsorship isn’t possible right now, this one-time donation is a meaningful way to give back at any level.

Together, we can keep Ruby strong for the long-haul, for today’s developers and the next generation to come.

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