The D Language Foundation has filed for non-profit status

[rikki cattermole via Digitalmars-d-announce]

On 21/07/2016 2:16 PM, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> Effective today the IRS has received the application of The D Language
> Foundation for tax-exempt (non-profit) status. An attorney and an
> accountant have helped me with the application. Going forward, they will
> work with us on a need basis.
>
> Following the next few months we have an odd "limbo" status. After that
> (most likely before the end of this year) we will get a decision (or
> more questions) from the IRS.
>
> This is an important milestone for the Foundation and for the D language
> development. The tax-exempt status will allow the Foundation to receive
> tax-advantageous donations from other organizations, and to fully use
> funds for the development of the language.
>
> By the Foundation bylaws we defined, the officers of the Foundation
> (Walter, Ali, and myself) are not allowed to receive payment for their
> work on the Foundation.
>
> Many thanks to our wonderful grass-roots and corporate community that
> has been ever so constructive and supportive in this endeavor.
>
>
> Andrei

Knew something was going on :)