But we still need to pay for servers and staff. Collect web pages? For 21 years, we’ve backed up the Web, so if government data or entire newspapers disappear, we can say: We Got This. When I started this, people called me crazy. For the price of a book, we can share that book online forever. If everyone chips in $25, we can keep this going for free. Most can’t afford to donate, but we hope you can. We’re an independent, non-profit website that the entire world depends on. Brewster Kahle, Founder, Internet Archive.ĭear Internet Archive Supporter, I ask only once a year: please help the Internet Archive today. If you find our site useful, please chip in. The Internet Archive is a bargain, but we need your help.