> > Also just a big thanks to USI (and Arista?) for the donation. This is not > a small amount of hardware. I'm a bit behind the curve but I'm assuming the > IX has cleared the hurdles for proper federal non-profit status now? I only > ask as we sure don't want to have to pay taxes on the value of a 7504 with > blades next April if we aren't yet and thus would need to stall on taking > actual possession of the equipment until non-profit status is achieved. > > Our request for 501c6 status has been filed. MICE is allowed to operate as a 501c6 until the IRS tells us otherwise. Donations are not tax deductible but port fees may be tax deductible as business expenses. Jay