Sustain the Work. Make an Offering.
At Autonomous ABC, resource stewardship is an extension of our collective commitments. We do not chase corporate foundation grants or wealthy donors whose priorities compromise community self-determination. We build enduring community infrastructure, free collective software, and autonomous meeting spaces in Philadelphia. Every dollar and material offering goes directly to frontline survival and shared power.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
PA Entity No.:
0014755717IRS EIN:
39-4044997Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity
Tax Deductibility: Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Autonomous provides no goods or services in exchange for financial contributions.
Monetary Contributions via BetterWorld
We process all monetary contributions through BetterWorld, a trusted, fee-transparent platform dedicated to public-interest nonprofits. Rather than embedding slow, tracking-heavy third-party widgets that compromise our data sovereignty and clean design, we link directly to our verified BetterWorld campaign.
- 100% Direct Allocation: Funds directly power community mutual aid, server hosting for sovereign software, physical space rent, and print materials.
- Zero Executive Salaries: Autonomous has no bloated administrative overhead or executive compensations. All stewardship is transparent.
- Instant Tax Documentation: Receive an immediate IRS-compliant tax receipt directly via email upon contribution.
- Flexible Frequency: Make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly solidarity pledge to sustain our ongoing projects.
If you prefer donating via check, ACH direct wire, or sovereign non-platform options, reach out directly to our stewardship circle at cmmns@autonomousabc.org for routing details.
Non-Monetary Resource Offerings
We believe resources belong to the commons. In addition to monetary contributions, community members frequently share physical goods, tools, spaces, and creative works. We frame these contributions explicitly as Offerings because our capacity and storage space in Philadelphia are finite. We review every offering through an honest Scope of Care to ensure we can store, maintain, and put each item to immediate use before accepting it.
Physical Materials & Supplies
Building hardware, carpentry tools, gardening equipment, seeds, clean storage bins, non-perishable pantry staples, first-aid kits, and safety gear.
Equipment & Technology
Refurbished laptops, monitors, sound systems, microphones, PA speakers, screen-printing presses, camera gear, and repair tools.
Books & Literature
Political education books, radical history texts, community organizing manuals, zines, and movement literature for our community lending library.
Spaces & Physical Facilities
Classrooms, meeting rooms, workshop spaces, backyard or urban farming plots, and storage facilities in Philadelphia for public workshops and gatherings.
Cultural Works & Art
Original visual art, recorded music, poetry, and graphic designs contributed for public popular education, risograph prints, or solidarity auctions.
Transport & Hauling
Access to cargo vans, trucks, or personal vehicle hauling assistance for moving heavy equipment, food distribution, and event setup.
Submit an Offering for Review
Make a Tangible Resource Offering: We review every offering through an honest Scope of Care to ensure we have the storage, maintenance, and project capacity in Philadelphia before accepting. Fill out the details below, and our stewardship circle will follow up within 3 to 5 business days.
Offering Your Time, Skills, or Services?
Time, specialized skills, and professional labor are not passive donations — they are active forms of solidarity, organizing, and relationship-building. Because collective labor requires intentional onboarding and mutual care, we route all offers of time through our specialized intake channels rather than treating them as donations.
Volunteer on Active Projects
Want to lend your hands, research skills, translation abilities, or physical labor to active workdays? We do not have bosses or membership tiers — volunteering side by side on real projects is how individuals build with us and how prospective members are invited.
Partner or Co-Design With Us
Are you part of an aligned community collective, worker cooperative, union, or mutual aid initiative looking to share equipment, co-host workshops, or integrate with CMMNS software? In all collaborations, both groups preserve complete independence.