[hackerspaces] US - 501(c)3 wording

[Bill Shaw]

Congratulations! That is a big step for any US space.

Technically, you should say, "Donations may be tax deductible." since not
everyone can take a deduction for donations. You could link to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charitable_contribution_deductions_in_the_United_States
if you want to be more informative.

Regards,
Bill Shaw
Tampa Hackerspace

On Wed, Apr 8, 2015 at 6:00 AM, <discuss-request at lists.hackerspaces.org>
wrote:

> Red Mountain Makers in Birmingham, AL, just got our 501(3)c letter. We are
> now an official US federal nonprofit. Hurray for us!
>
> I need to update our 501(3)c wording and am a little unsure of how we
> should phrase it.
> How are other US maker and hackerspaces phrasing yours?
>
> Our old phrasing (when we were fiscally sponsored):
> "An Alabama non-profit makerspace. Fiscally sponsored by The School
> Factory, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization."
> On our website: "Red Mountain Makers is fiscally sponsored by The School
> Factory, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible."
>
> I'm thinking it should be:
>  Red Mountain Makers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are
> tax-deductible."
>
> What are other groups using?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Shirley Hicks
> Red Mountain Makers
> Birmingham, AL
>
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