So after reading this article, it appears that obtaining 501(c)3 status for TriLUG may not be very likely :-( http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2014/07/irs-policy-that-targeted-tea-party-groups-also-aimed-at-open-source-projects/ Jeremy Davis @jeremydavis0_0 www.trianglecareerdevelopment.com www.linkedin.com/in/jeremydavisprofile