wwp@yahoogroups.com:
Re: Good News from the IRS
Alex Spielberg 2009-Sep-23 16:39:00
A hugh THANK YOU, Don. On behalf of all who appreciate
your efforts and others who make the WWP a valued resource.
Alex Spielberg, New York
Don Bain wrote:
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>
> Usually a phone call from the Internal Revenue Service is not good
> news. But yesterday I got a personal call from Linda Daniels, who is
> handling our application for tax-exempt status, which has been in-
> process for months.
>
> She had one minor point to clear up, then said we were okay and the
> letter of finding would be sent. This is the final step in setting up
> the WWP as a non-profit foundation!
>
> She said she really enjoyed looking at our site, and that she spent
> more time on it than she really needed (for IRS purposes). She also
> complimented me on a flawless application - most are sent back several
> times for corrections or clarifications (it took me about 20 hours to
> prepare).
>
> Once I have "the letter" in hand our bank will waive service charges
> on our account, and DreamHost will give us free hosting. They will
> both also make small donations to our foundation. We can also set up a
> PayPal account to accept donations, and solicit grants from foundations.
>
> Congratulations to all of us!
>
> Don
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