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Beehaw has a huge surplus of money. Could we use it to fund another service? (beehaw.org)
submitted 3 weeks ago by remington@beehaw.org to c/chat@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 19 points 3 weeks ago

Coming from a lemme.ee refugee - bank that money for when you need it. You never know what might happen.

[-] Blaze@piefed.zip 7 points 3 weeks ago

Lemm.ee did not shutdown due to money issues, it was admin burnout

[-] Flickerby@lemmy.zip 14 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

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 3 weeks ago

That makes sense!

[-] Flickerby@lemmy.zip 4 points 3 weeks ago

I have a good thought once in a blue moon lol

[-] Blaze@piefed.zip 4 points 3 weeks ago

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