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[Tim Groeneveld <tim AT timg.ws>]

On the whole 501(c)(3), you might want to check this out:

http://blogs.gnome.org/jnelson/2014/06/30/the-new-501c3-and-the-future-of-free-software-in-the-united-states/

I think the US should be avoided if possible.

Regards,
Tim

---- On Thu, 15 Jan 2015 12:39:03 +1100 Zach Gibbens  wrote ---- 
>  I can see advantages and disadvantages to that, I'm aware of 501(c)3 (the 
> 3 is important) I've started a small few before, But I think  Ladar Levison 
> proves the US isn't the right place for OpenNIC
> On 14/01/15 20:17, Oleg Khovayko wrote:
> 
> 54B7152D.8020707 AT gmail.com" type="cite"> 
> Zach Gibbens wrote: 
> Now the question is where to Establish the foundation, I'd like to find a 
> jurisdiction that has been fighting for Internet freedom already, Iceland 
> comes to mind as a possibility. 
>  
> About establish foundation: 
> 
> I think, if establish in the US, need to create non-profit organization, 
> 501(c) tax exempt: 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/501%28c%29_organization 
> 
> Major advantage - donation to non-profit is tax-deductible. 
> This is great opportunities to collect donations. 
> 
> 
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