# Mastodon becomes non-profit in Germany

https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2021/08/mastodon-now-a-non-profit-organisation/

Mastodon has officially registered as a non-profit in Germany. The legal structure ensures public benefit and limits personal profit. Operations remain unchanged, with income now redirected to the entity.

#mastodon #nonprofit #germany #opensoftware

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Created: 2026-10-25T04:57:46.451262+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-25T04:57:46.451262+00:00

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Original source: https://blog.joinmastodon.org/2021/08/mastodon-now-a-non-profit-organisation/