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Beehaw has a huge surplus of money. Could we use it to fund another service? (beehaw.org)
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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(c)(3)) to create a legally recognized nonprofit with a clear charitable mission: education, health services, housing, etc.

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[–] Flickerby@lemmy.zip 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

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.

[–] Blaze@piefed.zip 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That makes sense!

[–] Flickerby@lemmy.zip 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I have a good thought once in a blue moon lol