That's the internal peer bonus. Once you factor in taxes (bonuses incur a higher rate), depending on your base salary, you are left with about $100. It's defini

That's the internal peer bonus. Once you factor in taxes (bonuses incur a higher rate), depending on your base salary, you are left with about $100. It's definitely more valuable than a thank you card, but the main point is about acknowledging someone that went beyond duty. It's not for e.g. substantial projects -- that's what spot bonuses and yearly performance bonuses are for. Your snide remark borders more on "insulting". As for open source contributors, there's definitely schwag involved. I'm not sure if any sums are involved, since there might be legal and financial implications for both sides.