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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Show threadJuho MäntysaloApr 27, 2024

@Mastodon

Sad to hear if this pushes you to be more US-centric. Have loved that you've based from Germany, not just for people, but for législation as well.

Show threadRenaud ChaputApr 27, 2024
@iju @Mastodon we are still EU-centric, the goal for the US structure is to be able to gather more funding in the US, the german structure remains our operating entity
Show threadeverton137Apr 28, 2024

@renchap @iju @Mastodon I got you. But it's a shame the EU has not a legal framework to support clearly nonprofit initiatives from the EU and it's necessary to rely on an American legal framework.

This just came to my mind about the recent announcement of the @EU_Commission saying their experience on #Mastodon was a success, but they cannot find anyone to host a server for their accounts!

Maybe it's time for them to seek some American role models to have a server.

#US #EU

Show threadRenaud ChaputApr 28, 2024

@everton137 We do not really know what is happening with the non-profit status and are waiting for an answer or to know who to talk to.

The US structure is there to be able to raise money in the US more easily, as donors often requires you to have a specific status there.

Show threadeverton137

@renchap I can imagine. I bet someone is just waiting for your fax before they can clarify something.

Sorry for the irony on the German bureaucracy, but this type of situation makes me mad. I've founded an NGO in Brazil and this raised some feelings on healing with bureaucrats.

I really wish this situation can be solved and you folks be considered a nonprofit.

Apr 28, 2024 at 9:52pmWeb