Sentry, an Open Source-aligned company, has given $260,028 to 191 open source maintainers through various funding platforms in 2022, representing a 68% increase compared to the previous year. This amount is roughly equivalent to the first-principles benchmark of $2,000 per year per developer employed at Sentry. The company expanded its funding program to include more recipients and platforms, with two new funding platforms, Thanks.dev and StackAid, being used for the first time this year. These platforms offer a streamlined experience compared to traditional methods, such as GitHub Sponsors and Open Collective, allowing for automatic distribution of funds based on dependencies. Sentry's goal is to support open source maintainers and encourage innovation in the industry, with a focus on striking a balance between automation and manual control.