Christopher Neugebauer @chrisjrn@social.coop
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Did you know @ThePSFPython Software Foundation is a charity that runs on a budget that is a vanishingly small proportion of the money that Python-using corporations make, but we still put on PyCon US, run PyPI, and (try to) fund grants that support Python events all around the world.

Changes in the tech and politicial landscape make it ever harder to fund the essential work we do. If is part of your life, read this post that connects the dots, and consider donating or sponsoring our work: pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/c

Connecting the Dots: Understanding the PSF’s Current Financial Outlook

As the PSF heads into our end-of-year fundraiser, we want to share information to help “connect the dots” and show a more complete picture o...

pyfound.blogspot.com · Python Software Foundation Blog

Christopher Neugebauer @chrisjrn@social.coop
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One huge part of 's success is a governance process that's owned by the community, and doesn't give Big Tech an outsized voice – let alone the ability to make decisions. That's how Python's been in the right place at the right time for more than 30 years now.

But that means we can't charge millions of dollars for favourable treatment. This limits our revenue! But it also means if you're a small donor or sponsor, you – and the whole community – will absolutely benefit from your gift.

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