Why “donations” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
A voluntary donations of your effort are not the same a theft. A great number of doctors, lawyers, artists, programmers. etc donate their time doing professional level work to w…
by Retric · Oct 8, 2026
Same experience here with Virlanie in Manilla. The letter every 3 months seemed random, unrelated to the presents or letters I was sending, almost anonymous and generic, even if…
by eastbound · Oct 8, 2026
Love this, but please post the tax ID for the 501(c)(3) prominently on your website! My wife and I setup a DAF (Donor Advised Fund) so we can make quick donations when we see ca…
by thedigitalone · Oct 8, 2026
> 501c3 was fairly easy to set up. Did you use any online services? Or hire a local lawyer? Care to share approximate cost? I see you're using PayPal to take donations - any pro…
by ks2048 · Oct 8, 2026
Ugh, thanks for pointing that out. I've pinged Franz about it. I actually host the website for them, but can't fix these buttons since donations are run from a third-party. Also…
by awaaz · Oct 8, 2026
The idea I've had is to just keep funding as long as they want to keep attending. The reason I track specific kids is because I think it maximizes the impact rather than just fu…
by lukehandcool · Oct 8, 2026
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A donation is a gift for charity, humanitarian aid, or to benefit a cause. A donation may take various forms, including money, alms, services, or goods such as clothing, toys, food, or vehicles. A donation may satisfy medical needs such as blood or organs for transplant. Read more on Wikipedia