Are there any “not for profit” foundations already working on Cold Fusion?
Almost certainly but they are not membership organizations. They appear to be privately controlled and their management is employed by the foundation. Although these bodies may not make ‘profits’ they get into a conflict of interests situation, because the people who decide levels of remuneration are the same people who receive it! This structure may be appropriate for small organizations and any possible conflict of interest may be purely theoretical if the Foundation isn’t making a profit to start with! It is important that an International Society remains above suspicion of any ulterior motives. For as long as it is possible officers of the Society will not be remunerated. If this should change, then the membership should be asked to approve a remuneration policy.
