What if I knew someone that would be willing to pull their checkbook out 
once a quarter and make a contribution to PostgreSQL in the form of $$ 
(not code or a programmer).
Real simple.  No PayPal, no t-shirts.  Just $$, which could be used for 
developer bonus/interns/tools ... or whatever.
Is there a way to do that or is this not possible (IRS, no checking 
account, <insert reason>)?
Yes/no/maybe?