A Lawyer In The House?

   We hope so. We’ve got a problem. We are currently a 501c6 corporation. That means we’re nonprofit, but donations to us are not tax deductible, nor do we qualify for most grants; what we need for that is a 501c3 classification.

   But since some of our political and member benefit activities disqualify GCRG for 501c3 status, we want to set up a separate fund for qualifying activities (education, oral history, conservation) that could accept tax deductible donations and grants. The problem is that it takes a tax lawyer, and they’re quite pricey.

   Thing is, we put in megahours of hard work looking after Grand Canyon’s well being. And we do it for gratis, for free. There’s not a dime in it for any of us. Its the love of the place that fuels us and keeps us slaving away. We do it for the place, not for us.

   We’re hoping there’s a tax lawyer in our membership with similar ideals, one willing to lend the time to give us what we give Grand Canyon. If you’re interested we’d like to talk with you. We need to get this boat on the water.

   If this job description fits you, please give us a call. We’ll refuse no reasonable offer.