The GNOME folks considered that in their solicitation. From <http://gnome.org/groupon/> http://gnome.org/groupon/>: If we are able to defend the mark with

The GNOME folks considered that in their solicitation. From <http://gnome.org/groupon/> http://gnome.org/groupon/>: If we are able to defend the mark without spending this amount, we will use the remaining funds to bolster and improve GNOME. I donated, and I'm pleased that they exhibited such forethought and will still be able to make good use of the funds.