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Originally Posted by oldgrowth
Just a quick note to let every one know that the S.E. Portland Rotary has stepped up and volunteered to be our 501-C-3 this year while we write our own 501 and get it processed. Our grants are now secured.
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This seems like a good solution. The Baltimore Area Alliance FRC teams (10 teams) use a small private foundation to receive donations. The private foundation charges a small administrative fee, but allows the group to receive donations from corporations and private individuals who want to donate to a group of teams (rather than just one), for donations from the state, and for employee matching, such as through Verizon. The BAA also has a business checking account.
The relationship has been ongoing for 5 years and started because the "ask" to a group of potential FIRST champions was for the use of a 501(c)3, not a donation.