Ghostty Is Now Non-Profit
8 days ago
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- Ghostty is now fiscally sponsored by Hack Club, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit.
- Fiscal sponsorship allows Ghostty to operate as a charitable initiative with Hack Club managing compliance, donations, accounting, and governance oversight.
- The non-profit structure ensures Ghostty remains free and open source, providing legal protections and sustainable development beyond personal involvement.
- Mitchell Hashimoto's core beliefs include creating a sustainable future for Ghostty, preventing misuse of funds, and ensuring the project serves public benefit.
- Ghostty's technical goals and MIT license remain unchanged, but it can now accept tax-deductible donations in the U.S.
- Financial transactions will be transparent, with a public ledger available on Hack Club Bank.
- Hack Club receives 7% of all donations to Ghostty to cover administrative costs and support their broader mission.
- Mitchell Hashimoto's family is personally donating $150,000 directly to Hack Club.
- Donations to Ghostty are tax-deductible in the U.S., with funds directed solely towards the project and its community.