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<define-tag pagetitle>"Software in the Public Interest" Is now incorporated</define-tag>
<define-tag release_date>1997-06-09</define-tag>
#use wml::debian::news
<p>Software in the Public Interest, Debian's parent organization, is now a
non-profit corporation under the laws of New York State. Many thanks are
due to Tim Sailer, our Treasurer, and Frank Marotta, our attorney, for
their work on incorporation.</p>
<p>Tim and Frank will now petition the United States Internal Revenue Service
to grant us 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit status. When completed, this will
allow donations to Debian to be deductible for those who file U.S. federal
tax returns. We expect to expend $1500 to $2000 in legal fees on this
process, which is more than we currently have in our treasury. Please see
our Donations web page at
<a href="$(HOME)/donations">https://www.debian.org/donations</a>. If you
have questions about Debian's finances, please direct them to Tim at
<a href="mailto:tps@buoy.com">tps@buoy.com</a>.</p>
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