> Aaron, that is a great question.

> Although there is not a lot of overhead at this time (correct me if I
> am wrong), many of the infrastructure costs (like domain registration,
> hosting, etc.) are coming out of the pocket of individuals that are
> involved in DataPortability.

> Over time, we will find that certain expenses will begin to crop up
> (example: we want to produce stickers for the release of the new
> logo).  These costs should be borne by the organization not by
> individual contributors.

> In the more literal sense, TechCrunch has taken the generous step of
> donating money to the cause – which necessitates putting that money
> somewhere, which means that we need a bank account, which means that
> we need a legal entity of some kind to 'own' that account.

> Disclaimer:  I am certainly okay with the idea of stashing all of the
> cash under Chris's mattress.

> -Brady