Non-profit 501(c)(1) Cython foundation
NumFOCUS has graciously offered to help Cython get non-profit US tax status as part of their application as a part of a "Group Exception." Basically, this gives us all the benefits of a non-profit (including being able to receive and spend tax-favored donations) without having to go through the enormous amount of paperwork involved, both upfront (to apply) and ongoing. For more context, see https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/numfocus/moVBdZDLqmI Though we don't have any immediate need of such a status, doing it now will be much easier than trying to do it later (especially if there's a tight timeframe when we recognize the need). I went ahead and applied for an EIN for a "Cython Foundation" and they have some paperwork to sign (see below). Any thoughts/concerns/suggestions? - Robert ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Leah Holdridge <lsholdridge@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 3:32 PM Subject: Group Exemption To: Ondřej Čertík <ondrej.certik@gmail.com>, Brian Granger <ellisonbg@gmail.com>, Robert Bradshaw <robertwb@gmail.com> Cc: Numfocus admin <admin@numfocus.org> Hi Ondrej, Brian, and Robert, The good news is; the only items I need from you for the Group Exemption are the 2 documents I've attached needing your signature. The first is the Articles of Association. This is the uniform governing instrument that states your nonprofit tax-exempt purpose in 501(c)(3) language. It also states that you are a subordinate organization under general supervision of NumFOCUS. This is regarding the responsibility NumFOCUS has in ensuring that all it's subordinates continue to qualify for tax-exempt status. I need 2 signatures, it should be officers, but since you are not a formal corporation at this time, it can really be anyone involved. It would be best if they are US citizens. The other document is the letter from you giving written authorization to NumFOCUS to be a central organization. I have listed each of you as president of your group, if your have another title, or don't have one at all, that's no problem. Also, it states in the letter that as a board you have voted on and approved this. Since you have no formal governing body or bylaws, this can be interpreted very loosely, an email or discussion is fine. Ondrej, I didn't have your address, so that needs to be put in SymPy's letter. Brian, I need your EIN, the actual name you registered with the IRS when you applied for your EIN ( I used IPython on the attached documents, but wasn't sure if that needs to be corrected), your mailing address, and brief description with expenditures. Now for the not so good news; I need these back tomorrow or first thing Thursday morning so I can send off the application Thursday. You can print the documents off, sign, and fax back to me at: 800-753-8308. Thanks. Have a good one, Leah
Sorry, that's 501(c)(3) (charitable org). On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 5:51 PM, Robert Bradshaw <robertwb@gmail.com> wrote:
NumFOCUS has graciously offered to help Cython get non-profit US tax status as part of their application as a part of a "Group Exception." Basically, this gives us all the benefits of a non-profit (including being able to receive and spend tax-favored donations) without having to go through the enormous amount of paperwork involved, both upfront (to apply) and ongoing. For more context, see
https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/numfocus/moVBdZDLqmI
Though we don't have any immediate need of such a status, doing it now will be much easier than trying to do it later (especially if there's a tight timeframe when we recognize the need). I went ahead and applied for an EIN for a "Cython Foundation" and they have some paperwork to sign (see below). Any thoughts/concerns/suggestions?
- Robert
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Leah Holdridge <lsholdridge@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 3:32 PM Subject: Group Exemption To: Ondřej Čertík <ondrej.certik@gmail.com>, Brian Granger <ellisonbg@gmail.com>, Robert Bradshaw <robertwb@gmail.com> Cc: Numfocus admin <admin@numfocus.org>
Hi Ondrej, Brian, and Robert,
The good news is; the only items I need from you for the Group Exemption are the 2 documents I've attached needing your signature.
The first is the Articles of Association. This is the uniform governing instrument that states your nonprofit tax-exempt purpose in 501(c)(3) language. It also states that you are a subordinate organization under general supervision of NumFOCUS. This is regarding the responsibility NumFOCUS has in ensuring that all it's subordinates continue to qualify for tax-exempt status. I need 2 signatures, it should be officers, but since you are not a formal corporation at this time, it can really be anyone involved. It would be best if they are US citizens.
The other document is the letter from you giving written authorization to NumFOCUS to be a central organization. I have listed each of you as president of your group, if your have another title, or don't have one at all, that's no problem. Also, it states in the letter that as a board you have voted on and approved this. Since you have no formal governing body or bylaws, this can be interpreted very loosely, an email or discussion is fine.
Ondrej, I didn't have your address, so that needs to be put in SymPy's letter. Brian, I need your EIN, the actual name you registered with the IRS when you applied for your EIN ( I used IPython on the attached documents, but wasn't sure if that needs to be corrected), your mailing address, and brief description with expenditures.
Now for the not so good news; I need these back tomorrow or first thing Thursday morning so I can send off the application Thursday. You can print the documents off, sign, and fax back to me at: 800-753-8308.
Thanks.
Have a good one,
Leah
On 09/05/2012 02:51 AM, Robert Bradshaw wrote:
NumFOCUS has graciously offered to help Cython get non-profit US tax status as part of their application as a part of a "Group Exception." Basically, this gives us all the benefits of a non-profit (including being able to receive and spend tax-favored donations) without having to go through the enormous amount of paperwork involved, both upfront (to apply) and ongoing. For more context, see
https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/numfocus/moVBdZDLqmI
Though we don't have any immediate need of such a status, doing it now will be much easier than trying to do it later (especially if there's a tight timeframe when we recognize the need). I went ahead and applied for an EIN for a "Cython Foundation" and they have some paperwork to sign (see below). Any thoughts/concerns/suggestions?
Nice. If it is preferred to have another American sign, I guess make William Stein a member of the board and get his signature? Otherwise I think Stefan should give the other signature. Dag
- Robert
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Leah Holdridge <lsholdridge@gmail.com> Date: Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 3:32 PM Subject: Group Exemption To: Ondřej Čertík <ondrej.certik@gmail.com>, Brian Granger <ellisonbg@gmail.com>, Robert Bradshaw <robertwb@gmail.com> Cc: Numfocus admin <admin@numfocus.org>
Hi Ondrej, Brian, and Robert,
The good news is; the only items I need from you for the Group Exemption are the 2 documents I've attached needing your signature.
The first is the Articles of Association. This is the uniform governing instrument that states your nonprofit tax-exempt purpose in 501(c)(3) language. It also states that you are a subordinate organization under general supervision of NumFOCUS. This is regarding the responsibility NumFOCUS has in ensuring that all it's subordinates continue to qualify for tax-exempt status. I need 2 signatures, it should be officers, but since you are not a formal corporation at this time, it can really be anyone involved. It would be best if they are US citizens.
The other document is the letter from you giving written authorization to NumFOCUS to be a central organization. I have listed each of you as president of your group, if your have another title, or don't have one at all, that's no problem. Also, it states in the letter that as a board you have voted on and approved this. Since you have no formal governing body or bylaws, this can be interpreted very loosely, an email or discussion is fine.
Ondrej, I didn't have your address, so that needs to be put in SymPy's letter. Brian, I need your EIN, the actual name you registered with the IRS when you applied for your EIN ( I used IPython on the attached documents, but wasn't sure if that needs to be corrected), your mailing address, and brief description with expenditures.
Now for the not so good news; I need these back tomorrow or first thing Thursday morning so I can send off the application Thursday. You can print the documents off, sign, and fax back to me at: 800-753-8308.
Thanks.
Have a good one,
Leah
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