43 million learners. 3ドル.4 billion saved.

OpenStax at Rice University provides trusted digital textbooks, teaching and learning tools, and education research to help students succeed. Last year, 42,000+ students wrote to say thank you.

“Your work transcends 'free books’, it’s about lighting paths for learners like me who balance part-time jobs and student loans.”
- OpenStax Student, Saddleback College

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43.4M 3ドル.4B 169

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including 6.4 million students and 59,000
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for students, including 450ドル million in
educational savings in SY25

including the U.S., where OpenStax is used
across 72% of colleges and 10,000 high schools

OpenStax’s mission is to make an amazing education accessible for all.

OpenStax is the world's largest publisher of open educational resources and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit initiative of Rice University. We partner with educators and researchers to create peer-reviewed, engaging learning materials and interactive technologies for high school and college students. Thanks to supporters like you, we've reached millions of learners from diverse backgrounds, helping them save billions in educational costs. OpenStax helps nursing students access trusted anatomy materials, enables high school teachers to assign interactive homework that deepens critical thinking skills, and develops responsible AI tools for more personalized learning support.

Understanding Your Gift's Impact

When you give to OpenStax, you're supporting affordable, high-quality education that reaches millions of learners worldwide. Here's what your gift makes possible:

Open Education Fund (Greatest Need): Funds our mission and areas of greatest need, ensuring our resources remain up-to-date and accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Higher Education Support: Develops integrated teaching and learning tools and courseware in high-demand fields like nursing, business, and computer science. Helps college students and adult learners build skills for future success.
K-12 Education Support: Creates rigorous, high-quality instructional materials for high school courses like Algebra 1, as well as support for Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses. Helps students build strong academic foundations and prepare for college.
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.

Why Give to OpenStax?

Education is rapidly evolving. Students need access to affordable, high-quality learning experiences to succeed in an increasingly complex world.

We remove barriers to learning. Students tell us that educational costs and access are among their biggest challenges. Since our founding, learners have saved billions using OpenStax resources. For many, we're the difference between accessing education and going without.
We reach learners globally. OpenStax resources and tools are used in countries worldwide, at the majority of U.S. colleges and universities, and in thousands of K-12 schools. Millions of students, educators, and lifelong learners depend on what we provide.
We're open. Our openly licensed content gives educators the freedom to customize materials for their students. This ensures all learning needs are met across diverse classrooms and communities.
We're a nonprofit with proven impact. Housed at Rice University, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we deliver a significant social return on investment. Every dollar you give directly supports our mission to make education more accessible and effective.
We build community. We partner with tens of thousands of instructors who share pedagogy and practices to improve teaching. We engage with students who tell us our resources are "game changers" and provide "hope" for their futures.

Corporate Sponsorships

We offer customized corporate sponsorship opportunities that align with your strategic goals while supporting equitable education.

Partner with us to impact college success and career readiness, reaching millions of students and educators in both local and global communities. For more information, contact Kate Rybka Brennan at give@openstax.org or 713-348-4484.

Recurring Gifts Make a Lasting Impact

Monthly giving provides the steady funding we need to continuously improve our resources, develop new technologies, and reach more learners.

Choose a monthly amount during checkout and set your support on autopilot. You can specify an end date or total amount, and you can adjust or cancel at any time. Gifts of any amount create a significant impact over time.

Other Ways to Give

Donate by Check: Make your check payable to "Rice University" with "OpenStax" in the memo line. Mail to: OpenStax - Rice University, Office of Development MS-81, P.O. Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892.
Matching Gifts Many employers match charitable gifts. Find out if your company participates by using Rice University's Matching Gift form.
Stock Donations: Donate appreciated stock to OpenStax for tax benefits.
Additional Options Stock donations, IRA charitable rollovers, cryptocurrency, and planned giving are available. Visit giving.rice.edu/ways-give for details.

Have questions about giving to OpenStax?

Kate Rybka Brennan
Director of Strategy & Development
give@openstax.org | 713-348-4484.

For immediate assistance: 713-348-4600

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"Your digital textbooks allow me to expose my students to college-level concepts, fostering critical thinking and preparing them for higher education. The accessibility and quality of your materials make a significant impact in my classroom, and I deeply appreciate the work you do to promote equitable learning opportunities." - Kristin, High School Teacher

To learn more about OpenStax’s impact on teaching and learning, visit openstax.org/impact.

Gifts to OpenStax at Rice University are tax-deductible to the extent of the law (Federal Tax ID: 74-1109620). A tax receipt will be emailed to you directly following your payment.

For information about specific giving opportunities, please contact us at give@openstax.org. If you need immediate assistance with a gift, please call 713-348-4600 for instructions. Thank you for your support.