[vcf-midatlantic] Please read: Donations / Federation update

[VAXman at tmesis.org]

Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic writes: 

>Everyone, 
>
>Here are some very important updates. 
>
>Vintage Computer Federation, a 501(c)3 federal non-profit, is documented
>by the IRS at http://tinyurl.com/pmvrur7. 
>
>We are working on expanding our presence in popular sites such as
>GuideStar, Charity Navigator, and wherever it seems appropriate. Our
>fiscal year ends June 30. At that time, we'll make a public financial
>report as required by federal law. 
>
>However, with the calendar year ending in less than two months, now is
>an excellent time for everyone to consider donating to us! You'll
>receive a form to complete. You keep a copy, give another to us, and the
>third to your tax preparer. 
>
>Where would your donation go? 
>
>Lots of places. It costs money to (for example) build our new museum
>exhibits, conduct 'rescues' of vintage computers, host the Vintage
>Computer Festival East, bring our exhibits to other events, get supplies
>for workshops and Festivus, keep the storage warehouse organized,
>maintain our (coming soon!) new web site, pay various accountant/legal
>fees, buy insurance, market ourselves, and grow a capital fund for
>future projects. 
>
>There are two ways to donate. Traditionalists can send a check to:
>Vintage Computer Federation, P.O. Box 417, Eatontown, NJ, 07724. PayPal
>fans should use the email address
>donations at vintagecomputerfederation.org. (There will also be a button on
>the new web site, but that probably won't be ready for a while.) 

Is the Festivus fund tax deductible?