We're a [
non-profit organization][
1] whose goal is to support free instant
messaging software. A primary purpose of the organization is to manage the
affairs of [
Adium][
2], [
Finch][
3], [
Pidgin][
3], [
Vulture][
5] and [
libpurple][
6].
This includes accepting tax-deductible donations, paying for web hosting,
graphics, web site design, etc. It also includes protecting individual
developers from lawsuits related to the software. It is important to note that
we exist to assist the communities in developing their software; we do not
And we don't want to limit ourselves to helping only the software mentioned
above. We hope to help any free and libre instant messaging software.
See [
bylaws](
/bylaws) our bylaws for a more elaborate list of goals.
The board currently comprises the following individuals:
Board meetings are held at least once yearly in the XMPP conference room
[
boardroom@conference.pidgin.im](
xmpp:boardroom@conference.pidgin.im). Only
board members are allowed to participate in meetings, but anyone is welcome to
sit in and watch. Non-members can provide feedback either by messaging a board
member directly or through open discussion in
[
discussion@conference.pidgin.im](
xmpp:discussion@conference.pidgin.im?join).
https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayAll.do?dispatchMethod=displayAllInfo&Id=3819004&ein=593837808 [
5]:
https://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/GSoC2009/Vulture[
6]:
https://developer.pidgin.im/wiki/WhatIsLibpurple
