[OSGeo-Discuss] OSGeo Fundraising

[Frank Warmerdam]

Landon Blake wrote:
> Frank,
> 
> Thanks for posting the budget. It was an interesting read. I was
> impressed with the fact that the Foss4G conference appears to pay for
> itself.

Landon,

It is currently an objective that the conference should make a modest
profit for the foundation (I think we targetted 5% of gross revenue as
profit).  But the Victoria conference, due to great management, sponsorship
and attendance made $100K.

Best regards,
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