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OSGeo is pleased to announce that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/board/irs_docs/OSGeo-Determination_Letters_c3andc4-20130909.pdf has accepted our application](pdf) for non-profit status under section 501(c)(4) of the tax code. Our 501(c)(4) status declares that we are a [http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Other-Non-Profits/Social-Welfare-Organizations Social Welfare Organization]. This determination affirms OSGeo role in serving the public through our mission focused around Open Source Geospatial software.

This determination helps ensure that the organization will not have pay US federal taxes on money accumulated toward the fullfilment of our mission. Unfortunately, unlike a 501(c)(3) (Charitable) status, this does not allow financial contributors to OSGeo to treat the contributions as a charitable contribution which can have a tax benefit for US tax payers. There should still be no problem with commercial organizations treating contributions to OSGeo as a business expense.

OSGeo owes a special debt to Tyler Mitchell, and Daniel Morissette who have carried this process to a successful conclusion after several years of work.

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 This determination helps ensure that the organization will not have to pay US federal taxes on money accumulated toward the fulfilment of our mission.  Unfortunately, unlike a 501(c)(3) (Charitable) status, this does not allow financial contributors to OSGeo to treat the contributions as a charitable contribution which can have a tax benefit for US tax payers.  There should still be no problem with commercial organizations treating contributions to OSGeo as a business expense.
-OSGeo owes a special debt to past Executive Director Tyler Mitchell, and current Treasurer Daniel Morissette who have carried this process to a successful conclusion after several years of work.  Current OSGeo President, Jeff McKenna, says "Both Daniel and Tyler should be thanked by the entire community for their dedication to such a difficult task.  Our future foundation events, and OSGeo in general, will benefit from their hard work for years to come."
+OSGeo owes a special debt to past Executive Director Tyler Mitchell, and current Treasurer Daniel Morissette who have carried this process to a successful conclusion after several years of work.  Current OSGeo President, Jeff McKenna, says "Both Daniel and Tyler should be thanked by the entire community for their dedication to such a challenging task.  Our future foundation events, and OSGeo in general, will benefit from their hard work for years to come."
 '''About the Open Source Geospatial Foundation'''

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 OSGeo is pleased to announce that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/board/irs_docs/OSGeo-Determination_Letters_c3andc4-20130909.pdf has accepted our application](pdf) for non-profit status under section 501(c)(4) of the tax code.  Our 501(c)(4) status declares that we are a [http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Other-Non-Profits/Social-Welfare-Organizations Social Welfare Organization].  This determination affirms OSGeo's role in serving the public through our mission, focused around Open Source Geospatial software.
-This determination helps ensure that the organization will not have pay US federal taxes on money accumulated toward the fulfilment of our mission.  Unfortunately, unlike a 501(c)(3) (Charitable) status, this does not allow financial contributors to OSGeo to treat the contributions as a charitable contribution which can have a tax benefit for US tax payers.  There should still be no problem with commercial organizations treating contributions to OSGeo as a business expense.
+This determination helps ensure that the organization will not have to pay US federal taxes on money accumulated toward the fulfilment of our mission.  Unfortunately, unlike a 501(c)(3) (Charitable) status, this does not allow financial contributors to OSGeo to treat the contributions as a charitable contribution which can have a tax benefit for US tax payers.  There should still be no problem with commercial organizations treating contributions to OSGeo as a business expense.
 OSGeo owes a special debt to past Executive Director Tyler Mitchell, and current Treasurer Daniel Morissette who have carried this process to a successful conclusion after several years of work.  Current OSGeo President, Jeff McKenna, says "Both Daniel and Tyler should be thanked by the entire community for their dedication to such a difficult task.  Our future foundation events, and OSGeo in general, will benefit from their hard work for years to come."

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 This determination helps ensure that the organization will not have pay US federal taxes on money accumulated toward the fulfilment of our mission.  Unfortunately, unlike a 501(c)(3) (Charitable) status, this does not allow financial contributors to OSGeo to treat the contributions as a charitable contribution which can have a tax benefit for US tax payers.  There should still be no problem with commercial organizations treating contributions to OSGeo as a business expense.
-OSGeo owes a special debt to past Executive Director Tyler Mitchell, and current Treasurer Daniel Morissette who have carried this process to a successful conclusion after several years of work.
+OSGeo owes a special debt to past Executive Director Tyler Mitchell, and current Treasurer Daniel Morissette who have carried this process to a successful conclusion after several years of work.  Current OSGeo President, Jeff McKenna, says "Both Daniel and Tyler should be thanked by the entire community for their dedication to such a difficult task.  Our future foundation events, and OSGeo in general, will benefit from their hard work for years to come."
 '''About the Open Source Geospatial Foundation'''

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-OSGeo is pleased to announce that the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [http://svn.osgeo.org/osgeo/board/irs_docs/OSGeo-Determination_Letters_c3andc4-20130909.pdf has accepted our application](pdf) for non-profit status under section 501(c)(4) of the tax code.  Our 501(c)(4) status declares that we are a [http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Other-Non-Profits/Social-Welfare-Organizations Social Welfare Organization].  This determination affirms OSGeo role in serving the public through our mission focused around Open Source Geospatial software.
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-This determination helps ensure that the organization will not have pay US federal taxes on money accumulated toward the fullfilment of our mission.  Unfortunately, unlike a 501(c)(3) (Charitable) status, this does not allow financial contributors to OSGeo to treat the contributions as a charitable contribution which can have a tax benefit for US tax payers.  There should still be no problem with commercial organizations treating contributions to OSGeo as a business expense.
+OSGeo Receives 501(c)(4) Tax Exempt Status
 OSGeo owes a special debt to past Executive Director Tyler Mitchell, and current Treasurer Daniel Morissette who have carried this process to a successful conclusion after several years of work.

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	This determination helps ensure that the organization will not have pay US federal taxes on money accumulated toward the fullfilment of our mission. Unfortunately, unlike a 501(c)(3) (Charitable) status, this does not allow financial contributors to OSGeo to treat the contributions as a charitable contribution which can have a tax benefit for US tax payers. There should still be no problem with commercial organizations treating contributions to OSGeo as a business expense.		This determination helps ensure that the organization will not have pay US federal taxes on money accumulated toward the fullfilment of our mission. Unfortunately, unlike a 501(c)(3) (Charitable) status, this does not allow financial contributors to OSGeo to treat the contributions as a charitable contribution which can have a tax benefit for US tax payers. There should still be no problem with commercial organizations treating contributions to OSGeo as a business expense.

−	OSGeo owes a special debt to Tyler Mitchell, and Daniel Morissette who have carried this process to a successful conclusion after several years of work.	+	OSGeo owes a special debt to past Executive Director Tyler Mitchell, and current Treasurer Daniel Morissette who have carried this process to a successful conclusion after several years of work.