[Cython] Non-profit 501(c)(1) Cython foundation

[Robert Bradshaw]

Sorry, that's 501(c)(3) (charitable org).

On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 5:51 PM, Robert Bradshaw <robertwb at 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 at gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 3:32 PM
> Subject: Group Exemption
> To: Ondřej Čertík <ondrej.certik at gmail.com>, Brian Granger
> <ellisonbg at gmail.com>, Robert Bradshaw <robertwb at gmail.com>
> Cc: Numfocus admin <admin at 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