Zig Software Foundation 2025 Financial Report and Fundraiser
7 days ago
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- Zig Software Foundation (ZSF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit with efficient monetary resource use, primarily paying contributors.
- 2024 expenditures totaled $520,748.91, with 92% going to contractor and employee compensation.
- Major 2024 initiatives included Zig 0.13.0 and 0.14.0 releases, expanded cross-compiling support, and significant language and library enhancements.
- Donations in 2024 showed a slow decline, prompting a new fundraiser to sustain operations.
- 2024 income was $670,672.59, with notable contributions from GitHub Sponsors, Mitchell Hashimoto, and companies like Bun and TigerBeetle.
- ZSF faces rising user demand, evidenced by increasing GitHub issues and longer resolution times.
- The foundation seeks more recurring donations to renew contracts and onboard new core team members.
- Preferred donation methods include Every.org, with appeals to companies, employees, venture capitalists, and individuals.