Mounted search and rescue

["Ernie L. Greening" <lazy2@alltel.net>]

Thanks, no one ever mentioned that before. is it any faster, cheaper?
Ernie L. Greening
Web: www.lazy2.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Una Smith" <una.smith@att.net>
To: "Mounted search and rescue" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Request information


> Ernie means (1) incorporate as a nonprofit corporation in your
> state, then (2) file as a *charitable nonprofit organization*
> with the IRS, under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3).(footnote)
> Given that many people don't know about the special status of
> 501(c)(4) rescue squads, I suggest aiming instead for 501(c)(3).
>
> footnote:
> An alternative to 501(c)(3) is a 501(c)(4) *rescue squad*.  It
> is important to know that not all 501(c)(3) nonprofits are
> entitled to receive tax-deductible donations, and that some
> 501(c)(4) nonprofits (namely rescue squads) *are* so entitled.
> With respect to a SAR team, the main difference between
> 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) would be that for 501(c)(3) status your
> organization's stated purpose (SAR) is most important while
> for 501(c)(4) its main activities (eg, training, fundraising)
> are most important. 
>
> Una Smith
> New Mexico
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