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  • From: MSAR Maintainer <msar@ibiblio.org>
  • To: MSAR Riders <MSAR-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] 501(c)(3) charitable vs 501(c)(4) rescue squad
  • Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2005 15:00:46 -0400

This is a followup, received off-list, with more information.

Una


Kimcothrum@aol.com wrote:
>hi, just trying to get some irs info. do you have to with a paticular type
>unit to join? if not is there a fee?....we are nonfire, nonambulance rescue
>squad completely nonprofit.....figured 501(c)(3) would be what i should file
>to
> be able to receive donations from our community. we have first responders
>that work closely with the local ambulance unit in our area, can operate
>jaws
>of life, assist in weather spotting for severe weather, help with water
>rescue, we are in training for repeling classes right now. just basicaly
>little
>bit of every think for every possible situation that may occur. we are
>building up a old squad that has went down in members and im new at the
>secretary
>position so it is the blind leading the blind here. but with a lot of help
>from above and a little luck we will get it back on track. we are off to a
>good start and want to keep it that way. i saw where it was describing
>your
>problem with the 501(4)(c) and didnt want to make a mistake. any info you
>could
>give me would be appreciated. thanks!!!






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