[TriLUG] 501(c)3 for TriLUG

[Hrivnak, Michael]

The cited article has very little to do with TriLUG's position. In the case
described, that organization primarily makes software and gives it away for
free. The IRS argued that this was not grounds got getting 501(c)3 status.

TriLUG focuses on educating the public and facilitating transfer of
knowledge, through monthly presentations, workshops, a great email list,
etc. That's a VERY different scenario than the one in the article. I am
still very optimistic that we can achieve 501(c)3 status and am working on
the application materials.

Michael


On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Jonathan Mainguy <jon at jmainguy.com> wrote:

> I would very disappointed if the 501c did not go through. I personally have
> a hard time seeing why it wouldn't however.
>
> Being a 501c will definitely increase donations, which I am sure the TriLug
> could use for a myriad of projects. Some of which are currently unfeasible
> due to monetary constraints.
> On Jul 6, 2014 6:32 PM, "Jeremy Davis" <jeremyhwllc at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > "TriLUG should have no problem"
> >
> > Steve, you are probably correct and I hope so. The TriLUG could do cool
> > things with charitable donations. However, the TriLUG does amazingly well
> > without the charitable donations. So actually you are right either way
> > "TriLUG should have no problem"
> >
> > Jeremy Davis
> > @jeremydavis0_0
> > www.trianglecareerdevelopment.com
> > www.linkedin.com/in/jeremydavisprofile
> > On Jul 6, 2014 5:48 PM, "Steve Holton" <sph0lt0n at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I was under the impression that 501(c)3 was designed for educational
> > > groups, like TriLUG.
> > >
> > > Can someone remind me of the software TriLUG is developing?
> > >
> > > TriLUG should have no problem.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 5:31 PM, Jeremy Davis <jeremyhwllc at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > 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
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