Donate to the Organization for Transformative Works

Your donation supports all of the OTW's work, including:

The Archive of Our Own (AO3), a non-profit, non-commercial archive for transformative fanworks
Preservation of fanworks and fan history through Fanlore and Open Doors
Legal advocacy work to protect fans from commercial exploitation and legal challenge
Innovative scholarship on fanworks and fan practices through Transformative Works and Cultures

To set up an automatically recurring donation, please use our Recurring Donations page.

If you have questions about donating, please contact us or read our Donations and Membership FAQ. To learn more about the information the OTW collects and processes in connection with your donation and membership (if you opt to become an OTW Member), please click here. Your submission of your information on this form indicates your agreement to those Terms and Policies.

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Thank-you Gifts

In thanks for your donation of US$40 or more, you may opt to receive a thank-you gift. Or choose "No, thank you," and we'll apply the full value of your donation toward OTW projects.

Due to Covid-19 shutdowns, some thank-you gifts may be delayed in shipping. Unfortunately, we do not have an exact timeline, but will send thank-you gifts as soon as possible. If you would like to check on the status of your thank-you gift, you can contact the Development & Membership Committee.

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AO3 Symbols Sticker Set

You must contribute at least $ 40.00 to get this item

A 8.7" x 3.7" (22cm x 9.5cm) of 36 0.8" x 0.8" (2cm x 2cm) stickers featuring the symbols used on AO3 to show content ratings, relationships, warnings, and completion status.

Minimum: $ 40.00

OTW Sticker Set

You must contribute at least $ 50.00 to get this item

Pack of seven 3" (7.62 cm) vinyl stickers featuring the logos of the OTW, AO3, Fanhackers, Fanlore, Legal, Open Doors, and TWC.

Minimum: $ 50.00

AO3 13th Anniversary Pin

You must contribute at least $ 75.00 to get this item

Round 1" (2.54 cm) metal hard enamel pin featuring a design celebrating AO3's 13th anniversary. Includes 1 pin spike with rubber clutch.

Minimum: $ 75.00

Logo Tumbler

You must contribute at least $ 100.00 to get this item

16 oz (423.2 mL) clear double-wall acrylic tumbler decorated with red logos of various OTW projects. Includes a screw-on lid with a thumb-slide closure, a red pebble-textured silicone grip, and a matching polypropylene straw.

Minimum: $ 100.00

Deck of Cards

You must contribute at least $ 100.00 to get this item

This 2.5" x 3.5" (6.4 x 8.9 cm) deck of cards features an image of a different common trope on each card. Works both as a card deck and a collection of writing prompts!

Minimum: $ 100.00

AO3 Notebook

You must contribute at least $ 100.00 to get this item

Spiral notebook with a polypropylene cover featuring the AO3 kudos logo. Includes 100 ruled pages and an elastic pen loop. Comes with an OTW pen while supplies last. Dimensions: 7"H X 5-11/16"W (17.78 x 14.45 cm).

Minimum: $ 100.00

OTW Utility Tote

You must contribute at least $ 125.00 to get this item

This highly adaptable multi-purpose tote features a large main compartment, exterior pockets for organization, and shoulder straps that can be adjusted for comfortable hand or shoulder carrying. Made from 600D polyester. 24" x 16" x 11" (60.96 x 40.64 x 27.94 cm).

Minimum: $ 125.00

AO3 Hat

You must contribute at least $ 150.00 to get this item

White baseball cap featuring the Archive of Our Own logo in red. On the back it says "You have already left kudos here." Cotton twill with Velcro closure.

Minimum: $ 150.00

AO3 Mug + Mystery Gift!

You must contribute at least $ 250.00 to get this item

Enjoy your favorite beverage in this 15-ounce (444 mL) red and white ceramic mug featuring the Archive of Our Own logo. Microwave safe; hand wash recommended. You'll also receive a mystery gift randomly chosen from our stock of discontinued items.

Minimum: $ 250.00

AO3 Duffel Bag

You must contribute at least $ 350.00 to get this item

This 600D polyester black and red duffel bag is a zippered bag opens at the top for immediate access, includes a zippered front pocket, a side pocket, a microfiber mesh bottle holder, and features the AO3 logo. 10" x 19" x 9.75" (25.4 x 48.26 x 24.77 cm).

Minimum: $ 350.00

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Membership Options

When you donate US$10 or more, you may choose to become an OTW member. Members have the right to vote in organizational elections. Membership lasts for one year from the date of the most recent qualifying donation. If you are already a member, donating US$10 or more today will extend your membership to one year from today. By choosing to become a member you are agreeing to receive emails about OTW elections and a ballot.

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Donations to the OTW are tax deductible in the United States. The OTW's Federal EIN is 38-3765024. Please note that outside the US, your donation may or may not be tax deductible. Please consult with a tax adviser about whether a donation to a US 501(c)(3) qualifies for a tax deduction under your local laws.

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