Re: 503(c) stuff

2008-03-18 Thread Bill McGonigle
On Mar 14, 2008, at 10:07, Ben Scott wrote: I've also been in recent contact with Carole Soule, who has generously offered to help us out, either by guiding us through the 501(c)(3) process or by having LNF (http://www.learningnet.org) be the umbrella organization for GNHLUG. If it's not

Re: 503(c) stuff

2008-03-14 Thread Ed lawson
I believe it is fair to say this is like dejavew all over again. For various reasons I prefer to say get the advice of Rob's wife as opposed to stating anything directly. My belief is that if asked she would likely say the following: 1. If at all possible use an umbrella organization. An

Re: 503(c) stuff

2008-03-14 Thread Jon 'maddog' Hall
Hi, I would just like you to know that Rob's Wife (whose name is Ashlyn) may not be actively at Franklin Pierce Law school any more. But the function that I mentioned (having Graduate students help non-profits with legal work) still goes on, and the contact at the school is Megan C. De Vorsey,

Re: 503(c) stuff

2008-03-14 Thread Ben Scott
On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 8:52 AM, Ed lawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe it is fair to say this is like dejavew all over again. I think the reason we have so much deja vu over and over again is that we keep getting told we should do things, but don't actually know *how* to do them. None

Re: 503(c) stuff

2008-03-14 Thread Ed lawson
On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:07:11 -0400 Ben Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think the reason we have so much deja vu over and over again is that we keep getting told we should do things, but don't actually know *how* to do them. I also think the need to just do it also is involved. In other

Status of 503(c) stuff

2008-03-14 Thread Ed lawson
You asked for it, you got it. I contacted Ashlyn who still is involved with the clinic at FPLC. She believes our 501(c)(3) issues will be something a student may want to take on, but the first chance will be during the summer session. So, assuming a student there is willing to take on the issue

Re: Status of 503(c) stuff

2008-03-14 Thread Bill McGonigle
On Mar 14, 2008, at 12:31, Ed lawson wrote: May sound like a long time, but not really, and it gives GNHLUG time to work on other things since its status or not as being tax exempt should not affect other decisions. Kudos for handling the contact, Ed. We've been talking about this

503(c) stuff (was: First 2008 GNHLUG Board Meeting)

2008-03-13 Thread Ben Scott
On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Ed lawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The hard part of the process is not the legal part, but the organizational and planning work needed to have the information and projections needed to complete the application. Indeed, and that's really I'm talking about: I

Re: 503(c) stuff (was: First 2008 GNHLUG Board Meeting)

2008-03-13 Thread Bruce Dawson
I'm CC'ing Carole on this. She has a 501(c)3 - Learning Networks Foundation, and may be able to answer specific questions. --Bruce Ben Scott wrote: On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 10:11 AM, Ed lawson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The hard part of the process is not the legal part, but the

Re: 503(c) stuff (was: First 2008 GNHLUG Board Meeting)

2008-03-13 Thread Ben Scott
Carole, First, thank you for replying! An experienced voice is desperately welcome here! :) (And Bruce, thank you for bringing this to Carole's attention -- I was hunting for her email address when I got your reply.) On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:15 AM, Carole Soule [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: 503(c) stuff (was: First 2008 GNHLUG Board Meeting)

2008-03-13 Thread Ben Scott
The following is directed more to the general group, rather than Carole in particular. On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 11:15 AM, Carole Soule [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Probably $750 to the IRS when the application is submitted (this fee entirely depends on the organization income for the last 4

Re: 503(c) stuff (was: First 2008 GNHLUG Board Meeting)

2008-03-13 Thread Arc Riley
Ironically -- assuming we go through with it -- the costs associated with the 501(c)(3) filings will require the biggest donation in GNHLUG history. Unless you're going for the prestige element of being able to declare GNHLUG a 501c3 non-profit, a less expensive course may be to find an