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 threadChema Hernández GilApr 27, 2024
@Mastodon Why not have a user-elected board of directors? A real missed opportunity to bring democratic values to Mastodon.
Show threadNathan SchneiderApr 29, 2024
@chema @Mastodon I think this is a very reasonable point, and I hope the org moves in this direction.
Show threadJ. Nathan Matias 🦣

@ntnsndr @chema @Mastodon

Good to see that Mastodon has a 501(c)(3)! Also,, even if not all the board is elected, there's a lot of value in what Wikimedia and Global Voices do, with at least some board seats open to election from staff and the community.

With regular elections, the board gets to see and hear from the evolving set of hopes, concerns, and constituencies that are of interest to the community every time an election arises.

Apr 29, 2024 at 12:31pmWeb
Show threadNathan SchneiderApr 29, 2024
@natematias @chema @Mastodon agreed!
Show threadChema Hernández GilApr 29, 2024
Well said. Representative boards can also better support executive leadership in moving the org towards its mission. They provide guardrails against distractions outside of the scope of strategic plans.