Several years ago, there was a rather high-profile fan project that solicited funding from members here. I and many others donated. The project fizzled and was never completed, and since then a number of us have been reluctant to donate to fan projects. Plus, arguably the most significant and successful projects have completed without any funding at all. I certainly wish you luck both in your project and your fund raising, but don't be surprised if you find less enthusiasm for donating than perhaps on other similar forums.