Donor Bill of Rights

PHILANTHROPY is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights: A DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS

I To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes.

II To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities.

III To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements.

IV To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

V To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.

VI To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

VII To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature.

VIII To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization or hired solicitors.

IX To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share.

X To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers.

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“Dear Applicant:

We’re pleased to tell you we determined you’re exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501 (c) (3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to you under IRC Section 170. You’re also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. This letter could help resolve questions on your exempt status. Please keep it for your records.

Organizations exempt under IRC Section 501(c) (3) are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined you’re a public charity under the IRC Section listed at the top of this letter.

If we indicated at the top of this letter that you’re required to file Form 990/990-EZ/900-N, our records show you’re required to file an annual information return

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For important information about your responsibilities as a tax-exempt organization, go to www.irs.gov/charities. Enter “4221-PC” in the search bar to view Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c) (3) Public Charities, which describes your recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure requirements.”

Sincerely,

Director, Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements

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