--- a/hugo/content/_index.md Tue Mar 14 17:40:25 2023 -0500
+++ b/hugo/content/_index.md Tue Mar 28 14:14:30 2023 -0500
@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@
-We're a [non-profit organization][1] whose goal is to support free instant
+We're a non-profit organization 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].
+affairs of [Adium][2], [Finch][3], [Pidgin][4], [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
@@ -17,6 +17,10 @@
See [bylaws](/bylaws) our bylaws for a more elaborate list of goals.
+You can verify our non profit status on the IRS's +[Exempt Organization Search](https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/) by entering our EIN +number of **593837808**. The board currently comprises the following individuals:
@@ -27,8 +31,6 @@
can provide feedback either by messaging a board member directly or through
open discussion in [discussion@conference.imfreedom.org][8].
- https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/detailsPage?ein=593837808&name=Instant%20Messaging%20Freedom%20Inc.&city=Mingo%20Jct&state=OH&countryAbbr=US&dba=&type=CHARITIES,%20EPOSTCARD&orgTags=CHARITIES&orgTags=EPOSTCARD