Had never thought of this... for Linux Foundation, I don't believe so. However, it'd be interesting to see an Open Source Foundation set up as a 501(c)3, where contributors would get to write off a certain value given for their contribution. The hard part would be, what is the value of the product you have contributed, and how will it stand up under audit?
Or would it just be considered a service and, just like volunteering, you can't really write it off.
I can see a foundation that provides software to the community, especially communities that would other wise not have access to it, and or municipalities, etc.
Or would it just be considered a service and, just like volunteering, you can't really write it off.
I can see a foundation that provides software to the community, especially communities that would other wise not have access to it, and or municipalities, etc.