Gifts and Gratitude

The pages of this report are full of inspiring stories and demonstrations of Burning Man’s impact in the world. We place great importance on the voices and words from our community, so in 2018 we invited donors to answer the question: What inspires you about Burning Man? In response, donors sent many heartfelt notes about their personal experiences and their observations about the global positive effects of Burning Man culture and principles.

As a nonprofit, it is our mission to facilitate and extend the culture of Burning Man to the wider world. We are seeing how this culture creates kinder, more connected citizens. People donate to Burning Man Project to support our mission, to give back to the culture that has given them so much, and to provide the opportunity for others to experience it.

Burning Man Project receives donations from individuals, foundations, matching gift programs, organizations, theme camps, and more. Their generosity supports all of Burning Man’s nonprofit programs, from Black Rock City, to the Regional Network, Burners Without Borders, Art and Civic Engagement, Education, and more.

“I am continually amazed and delighted by what our community is creating in the world, and in Black Rock City. I don’t just mean the artistic creations and celebrations, but that we are all using the power of this community to unite instead of divide, and to heal instead of harm. I think this is the much-needed medicine of our time.”
– recent donor

Burning Man wouldn’t happen without the thousands of people who participate, volunteer, build art, inspire others, and share their expertise. We are deeply appreciative of every volunteer, participant, organizer, artist, and donor in 2018. As we continue to fulfill our mission as a nonprofit, we’re thankful to the following supporters who donated $100 or more in 2018 in support of our mission.