[hackerspaces] Working on setting up my space

[Adam D Bachman]

>  If that is not the case your not really being a hackerspace since the
main focus is on educating the many and sharing tools.
That sounds like a false dichotomy. "Be a 501c3 and pursue MacArthur grants"
(be one of us?) or "you're not a hackerspace".

While I agree that going down another of the 501 roads might be a waste of
time, I wouldn't suggest they're traitors to the cause.

We at Baltimore Node haven't pursued 501c3 status because of the expense and
because there's no immediate need for the status*. We're definitely still a
hackerspace, though.


- Adam Bachman
http://baltimorenode.org

* - I should note that I'm indifferent to our tax exempt status since my
contributions aren't enough to justify itemizing on my tax returns, so I'm
not going to pursue it. When someone sees the need clearly and is willing to
act on it, though, it will get done.



On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 12:02 PM, Eric Michaud <michaud.eric.c at gmail.com>wrote:

> Sorry, I meant to state  before I accidentally clicked send. Why are you
> not doing 501c3? Since c6 is for Recreational groups., and c7 is focused on
> groups for lobbying.
>
> You wouldn't be able to get grants as easily at all. if your looking for
> stuff from MacArthur, NSF, or a number of other educational groups. If that
> is not the case your not really being a hackerspace since the main focus is
> on educating the many and sharing tools.
>
> Also which state are you in?
>
> I'd also love to talk shop with you about this if you'd like.
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:58 AM, Eric Michaud <michaud.eric.c at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hey Tim, why are your leanings to the other groups instead of just 501c3?
>> or c7? Are you planning to not be community oriented or lobby congress?
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:19 AM, Tim Krabec <tkrabec at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Id like to get a copy of some one's IRS Form1023, my accountant is
>>> leaning towards a 501c6 or c7 vs the c3.  I'd like to get more info to her.
>>>
>>> Tim
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>>
>>
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