Help us keep the BEAM moving forward.
Sponsorship powers our working groups, security advisories, and the events the community runs on.
The work your support funds.
Aegis →
Vulnerability-disclosure platform for the BEAM ecosystem — coordinated reporting, advisories, and a public registry.
CVE Numbering Authority →
ERLEF is an authorized CNA — we assign CVE identifiers and coordinate disclosure for Erlang, Elixir, and Gleam.
Conference grants →
Tickets and travel support for engineers who'd otherwise miss CodeBEAM, ElixirConf, EUC, and other community events.
EEF Fellows →
Formal recognition for community members who've made sustained, exceptional contributions to the BEAM ecosystem.
Hex.pm supply-chain security →
Audits, hardening, and tooling to keep the Hex package repository trustworthy for production use.
BEAM hardening guidelines →
Reference documentation and secure-coding guidance for production BEAM deployments."
Sponsor the ecosystem your team builds on.
Annual sponsorship at any tier funds the working groups, security work, and grants that keep the BEAM ecosystem healthy. ERLEF can provide invoicing if your finance team requires it — just reach out.
Every contribution funds the same work.
One-time or recurring — individual contributions go into the same pool that funds every project on this page. The foundation is a 501(c)(3); contributions are tax-deductible where applicable.
A fair-share contribution.
We ask that you contribute the amounts below based on your company size and we encourage you to give more.
| Annual revenue | Annual contribution |
|---|---|
| Individual | Your impact → |
| Under $1,000,000 | $4,000or more → |
| $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $20,000or more → |
| $5,000,000+ | $50,000or more → |
| Enterprise | $75,000and contact us |
One pool. Shared impact.
Every sponsor — regardless of tier — funds the same work:
- Security Working Group programs (Aegis, CNA)
- Working Group activities across the foundation
- Conference ticket & travel grants
- Fellowships and contributor support
Read our public records for the full breakdown.
Common questions
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
The Erlang Ecosystem Foundation is a 501(c)(3) registered in the United States. Contributions are tax-deductible where applicable; treatment varies by jurisdiction.
How do I become a sponsor?
Email sponsorship@erlef.org. We'll confirm your tier and onboard you.
Can we sponsor a specific Working Group?
Yes — earmarked contributions above the minimum can be directed to a specific WG or program. Mention this when you reach out.
Where does the money go?
Working Group programs, grants, events, and operations. See our public records for the full breakdown.