Open source is full of passion projects - but passion doesn’t scale. Too often, a single maintainer carries the entire weight of a repo, and when life changes - new job, new priorities, or just plain burnout - the project fades. The bus factor is real, and it’s not a fun way to run a community.

There's a better way: run your projects as an organization. An org spreads responsibility, fosters new leaders, and makes your code resilient enough to outlast you. It's not just about sustainability - it's about building a community that thrives.

And here's the kicker: running as an org also unlocks a treasure chest of free (for FOSS) tools and services. From free hosting and GitHub Copilot, to shared credentials and transparent funding, these benefits can supercharge your project without draining your wallet. I'll share lessons from joining the Psake org and starting PSInclusive, showing how orgs can create healthier teams, better tools, and projects that actually live on.