There are foundations or specific non-profits for that sort of thing, that coordinate funds so they support the project but are not there to enrich or buy-out t

There are foundations or specific non-profits for that sort of thing, that coordinate funds so they support the project but are not there to enrich or buy-out the contributors. I would give money to then. For example, off the top of my head, Numpy has a foundation you can donate to that already has some big sponsors Edit: NumPy is a Sponsored Project of NumFOCUS, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity in the United States. NumFOCUS provides NumPy with fiscal, legal, and administrative support to help ensure the health and sustainability of the project. Visit numfocus.org for more information. https://numpy.org/about/ https://numpy.org/about/