Ah, perhaps Russavia hasn't seen this post from Sue:
http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/wiki/foundation/447250?page=last
In particular the second to last paragraph. The WMF is not only not asking the FDC for its entire budget, it isn't asking the FDC for any money at all. It is inviting comment and participation from the FDC and the community in crafting WMF priorities