I think it's nicer both for the project as well as the (user) community if they don't have to run a fundraiser every year, with the "we're going to shut down if

I think it's nicer both for the project as well as the (user) community if they don't have to run a fundraiser every year, with the "we're going to shut down if we can't make this amount" threats. A corp could provide stable funding. However, if you read the thread, you'll know that they appreciate every little contribution from all individuals. Because when a corp hasn't stepped up, that's all they've got. Besides, this particular call for help was for funding electricity only. The project still has other expenses, mainly hackathons and some hardware I guess (which people donate every once in a while, thankfully). All individual users' contributions help the project run hackathons. And those who follow the commits & undeadly reports know just how important these hackathons are for the project.