Re: [AGA-sc] [Fwd: Re: CAS auction donation]

[Cheryl Rogers <cheryl@dustyuniverse.com>]

Yeah, but do we have to report when we GIVE something to someone?

I do keep track, somewhere.

Cheryl




S. Hieber wrote:
> We **do** need to report donations in our annual IRS filing. Although we 
> are recognized as tax exempt, we still have to report our finanical 
> activities. No special document is required of donors. However we are 
> required in any solictiation of funds to advise anyone giving us money 
> that funds, given to or or spent on the AGA, are not classifiable as a 
> charitable donation and are not tax-exempt for federal tax purposes. 
> There is specific language legally required, which appears somewhere on 
> the website; I don't recall exactly where.
>  
> sh
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Cheryl Rogers <cheryl@dustyuniverse.com>
> To: AGA Board <aga-sc@thekrib.com>
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 10:23:55 PM
> Subject: [AGA-sc] [Fwd: Re: CAS auction donation]
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: CAS auction donation
> Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:21:15 -0600 (MDT)
> From: CAS Vice President <vp@coloradoaquarium.org>
> Reply-To: vp@coloradoaquarium.org
> To: Cheryl Rogers <cheryl@dustyuniverse.com>
> References: <46096625.3040302@dustyuniverse.com>
> <3664.65.217.235.26.1175022618.squirrel@66.179.175.11>
> <4630A701.2070101@dustyuniverse.com>
> <1077.65.217.235.26.1180625081.squirrel@66.179.175.11>
> <466020AF.6080708@dustyuniverse.com>
> 
> Cheryl,
> 
> Thanks so much for the understanding. I would like to take this
> opportunity to thank you and the AGA for their support of our Spring
> Auction. If in the future I can assist you in any way with one of your
> functions please do not hesitate to ask.
> 
> I do have one other question for your organization. We are going over our
> aquatic horticulture awards program and are in the process of reviewing
> and revamping. Does the AGA have a smiliar program? If so, is it possible
> for me to get a copy of the rules and regulations concerning it? We are
> currently using the original rules from FAAS and it just does not seem to
> compare to similiar programs I am seeing in use by other societies. Some
> plants that I know are difficult to propogate are given very low values
> while the reverse is also true. I would appreciate any assistance you
> could offer.
> 
> Thank you very much!!!
> 
> Chris Fells
> Vice President
> Colorado Aquarium Society
> www.coloradoaquarium.org <http://www.coloradoaquarium.org/>
> 303-710-5218 cell
> 
>  > Hey Chris,
>  >
>  > I don't remember getting a letter, but that doesn't mean anything! We
>  > don't pay taxes, so we don't need written documentation of our
>  > donations. If you send a letter via e-mail, I will forward to the BOD.
>  > No biggie.
>  >
>  > Best,
>  >
>  >
>  > Cheryl Rogers
>  > Aquatic Gardeners Association
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > CAS Vice President wrote:
>  >> Greetings,
>  >>
>  >> I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous
>  >> support of the Colorado Aquarium Society. I am writing to inquire if the
>  >> formal thank you letter I sent has been received. It has come to my
>  >> attention that several letters have not made it to their destinations as
>  >> of yet. If for some reason, you have not received the letter please let
>  >> me
>  >> know so I can resend it. I can either send via regular or electronic
>  >> mail
>  >> if it has not been received. Please let me know your preference.
>  >>
>  >> Thank you very much,
>  >>
>  >> Chris Fells
>  >> Vice President
>  >> Colorado Aquarium Society
>  >> www.coloradoaquarium.org <http://www.coloradoaquarium.org/>
>  >> 303-710-5218 cell
>  >>
>  >>> I sent the stuff -- sorry it took so long, but it should reach you in
>  >>> time. Do whatever you want with it. Raffle, auction, freebie, award. I
>  >>> forgot to send an invoice. The retail value would be $62.00.
>  >>>
>  >>> Best,
>  >>>
>  >>> Cheryl Rogers
>  >>> Aquatic Gardeners Association
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>> CAS Vice President wrote:
>  >>>> Thank you for your generosity Cheryl!
>  >>>>
>  >>>> Our shipping address is:
>  >>>> Colorado Aquarium Society
>  >>>> C/O Chris Fells
>  >>>> 1108 Lansing St
>  >>>> Aurora, CO 80010
>  >>>>
>  >>>>
>  >>>> If you would be so kind as to include an invoice with the suggested
>  >>>> retail
>  >>>> of the items donated it would be greatly appreciated.
>  >>>>
>  >>>> Also, would you like to be listed a sponsor on the business links, a
>  >>>> club
>  >>>> in our club links, or both?
>  >>>>
>  >>>> Chris Fells
>  >>>> Vice President
>  >>>> Colorado Aquarium Society
>  >>>> www.coloradoaquarium.org <http://www.coloradoaquarium.org/>
>  >>>> 303-710-5218 cell
>  >>>>
>  >>>>> Hi Chris,
>  >>>>>
>  >>>>> I am happy to send a donation to your CAS auction, but I need to know
>  >>>>> the address. I am planning to send a bundle of back issues of our
>  >>>>> magazine and a one-year membership gift certificate.
>  >>>>>
>  >>>>> Best Regards,
>  >>>>>
>  >>>>> Cheryl Rogers
>  >>>>> Aquatic Gardeners Association
>  >>>>>
>  >>>>
>  >>>>
>  >>
>  >>
>  >>
>  >
> 
> 
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