Our Impact
The GitLab Foundation aims to generate at least $100 in lifetime earnings for every $1 we invest. We track the impact of each investment—measuring both estimated potential at the outset and actual results over time—to ensure meaningful progress.
Estimated Impact
We anticipate that our work will impact at least 4,349,555 people increasing their incomes due to our investment; of these, 389,502 people will move from below to above the living wage threshold.
On average, our grantees will help their clients increase their annual incomes by 87% or $9.6K. Over a lifetime, the average earnings for those we impact will increase by $123.9K per person.
For more impact data, please see our Estimated Impact Dashboard.
Actual Impact
Based on results, the GitLab Foundation has delivered $1,929M in increased lifetime earnings to over 229,757 people worldwide.
Our grantees have supported clients in boosting their annual incomes by an average of 105%, or $9,396. Over a lifetime, this translates to an average increase of $96,693 in earnings per person.
To explore more detailed impact metrics, visit our Results Dashboard.
Our North Star
Estimated Impact: Each dollar invested by GitLab Foundation is estimated to generate $629 in increased lifetime earnings for low-income families worldwide.
Actual Impact: Every dollar invested by the GitLab Foundation has generated $186 in increased lifetime earnings for low-income families worldwide.
Our Grants
Total funds committed
$48.4M
Total grants made
168
Countries where grants have been made:
United States
Kenya
Colombia