MastodonApr 27, 2024

#Mastodon forms new 501(c)(3) non-profit entity with new board of directors in the United States to facilitate tax-deductible donations and in-kind support:

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/04/mastodon-forms-new-u.s.-non-profit/

Mastodon forms new U.S. non-profit

As part of our commitment to supporting the growth and operational capabilities of Mastodon, we have established a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity in the United States aimed at facilitating our efforts, including being able to receive tax-deductible U.S. donations.

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@Mastodon being financially Americanized, beginning of the end for mastodon, hopefully not fediverse.
Show threadJoe ❌👑
@Bythus @Mastodon Many European NGOs have an associated US nonprofit. For example I give to MSF/Doctors Without Borders that way. It is a way for US citizens to contribute money, but does not give US authorities any operating control.
Apr 27, 2024 at 4:51pmWeb
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@not2b @Mastodon it makes it easier for you to send money but also open the gate for other influences including those have a track record to destroy civil society for profit globally, just look at its board.
Show threadJoe OrtizApr 27, 2024

@Bythus @not2b @Mastodon Read this thread as a fine example: https://kolektiva.social/@MF_Dume/112344050972663493

Also this: https://kolektiva.social/@ophiocephalic/112344901697308088

MF Dume (@[email protected])

Did someone say new tech nonprofit? Let's dig in! https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2024/04/mastodon-forms-new-u.s.-non-profit/

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