Why is WordPress.org Not Part of the Nonprofit?

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## Highlights
- If the concern really is about the IRS, there are other 501(c) options besides 501(c)(3):
โข **501(c)(6)** (like the Linux Foundation): Business leagues can engage in activities that benefit both public and private interests, offering more flexibility while still supporting open-source projects.
โข **501(c)(4)**: Social welfare organizations can benefit the public while still having some indirect private benefits. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jaer7x53f10k8vv6ttbsbvgx))