Our current balance is around $6000 and the average monthly cost to keep us running is $250.
If you’d like to take a closer look at our finances, then you can do it here -> https://opencollective.com/beehaw-collective
All of that being said, is there another service that the Beehaw community could provide with the extra funds?
One example could be to establish a Nonprofit Corporation (501©(3)) to create a legally recognized nonprofit with a clear charitable mission: education, health services, housing, etc.
Coming from a lemme.ee refugee - bank that money for when you need it. You never know what might happen.
Lemm.ee did not shutdown due to money issues, it was admin burnout
I’m aware. It’s a general “I don’t want to see this instance disappear from the fediverse due to (un?)foreseen circumstances”. Of which funding could be one.
That makes sense!
I have a good thought once in a blue moon lol
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