SPI resolution 2025-07-14.zv.1: Synthea as an Associated Project

WHEREAS

  1. Synthea is a substantial and significant Free Software project. Synthea is an open-source, synthetic patient generator that models the medical history of synthetic patients.

  2. The Synthea project would like SPI's support and assistance, including: accepting donations and holding funds, and paying for project expenses.

THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT

  1. Synthea is formally invited to become an SPI Associated Project, according to the SPI Framework for Associated Projects, SPI Resolution 1998-11-16.iwj.1-amended-2004-08-10.iwj.1, a copy of which can be found at https://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004/2004-08-10.iwj.1/

  2. Andre Quina is recognised by SPI as the authoritative decision maker and SPI liaison for Synthea. Successors will be appointed by the project leadership.

  3. If the last known SPI liaison for Synthea is unreachable, and no new SPI liaison is appointed for two consecutive years, the associated project is deemed defunct.

  4. In such a circumstance, the SPI Board will, in its good-faith discretion, proceed as follows: the Board will identify one or more other SPI associated projects or 501(c)(3) charities which can accept the project's assets and use them for a similar purpose, and transfer the assets to the identified destination or destinations as feasible. Assets for which no such transfer can be arranged within a reasonable time will become part of the SPI general fund.

  5. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is approved by the SPI Board.