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As the PSF heads into our end-of-year fundraiser this month, we want to “connect the dots” and share a full picture of our current financial outlook: what’s happening, why, and how you can help sustain the future of Python and the PSF. 🧵

pyfound.blogspot.comConnecting the Dots: Understanding the PSF’s Current Financial OutlookAs the PSF heads into our end-of-year fundraiser, we want to share information to help “connect the dots” and show a more complete picture of the PSF’s current financial outlook. You’ve heard from us on subjects related to our financial position from several different angles recently (a list of those posts is below). We’ve prioritized proactive communications, because we believe in transparency, we have trust in our community, and we value keeping you informed— we know how invested in and impacted by our work you are. We now want to pull those threads together in order to create some shared clarity on the big picture, and, hopefully, inspire you to action to support our fundraising efforts.  
Python Software Foundation
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Over the past year+, we’ve shared updates on things like the Grants Program pause, PyCon US financial transparency, our NSF grant withdrawal, and the “Open Infrastructure is Not Free” statement. This new post pulls those threads together into one clear overview.

Python Software Foundation
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In short: our costs have gone up, our assets and revenue have gone down, and demand for the PSF’s work continues to grow. Meanwhile, Python usage is surging (which is great!), but corporate investment in the language and community hasn’t kept pace.

Python Software Foundation
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When we shared last week that we withdrew from a U.S. government grant due to conflicts with our mission, the community showed incredible support. 1400+ donors and 270+ new members raised $135K+ in solidarity– thank you!! We've also had 3 new companies apply for sponsorship 🤯🥰

Python Software Foundation
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Even still, we’re raising the flag early: the PSF has only ~6 months of runway and needs your support to sustain essential #Python & #PyPI infrastructure, #PyConUS, and, hopefully, to reopen our Grants Program.

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Read the full post to see how the PSF is tackling these challenges and how you can help power Python’s future. If you’ve already donated, help us spread the word: share this story, boost our fundraiser posts, and tell the world your #Python story!