Mounted search and rescue

[MSAR Maintainer <msar@ibiblio.org>]

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!!!