Could it be that not a lot of people knew Borek? If some of the more popular members of the community do a crowdfunding project, they will get it even if it's to fundraise for yearly supply of toilet paper.

Anyone remember the guy who crowdfunded for potato salad?

I honestly never heard of Borek. I don't know everyone in the WP Community. If Chris Lema would crowdfund, more likely that I'd donate to him over Borek. Nothing against you Borek.