[vox] [fwd] LUGOD Treasury Position And Financials

[jimbo]

Ya I went to that website and really didn't understand it...couldn't really 
clarify my queation.

Maybe someone can give me a straight yes or no answer :/

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Cratz" <cratz at hematite.com>
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Sent: Saturday, July 25, 2009 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: [vox] [fwd] LUGOD Treasury Position And Financials


> jimbo wrote:
>> Forgive my ignorance but does this mean that this is a social and non 
>> profit
>> organization?
>>
>> Lets say I had $50,000.00 I wanted to donate to Lugod.  Since Lugod is a
>> 501(c)7 does that mean this I can write off my donation on income taxes?
>
> http://www.t-tlaw.com/lr-06.htm
>
> <quote>
> 3. In contrast to 501(c)3 organizations (charities), contributions to a
> 510(c)7 social and recreation club are not deductible.
> </quote>
>
>
> That should answer your question.
>
>
> Tony
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