The D Language Foundation has filed for non-profit status

[Chris via Digitalmars-d-announce]

On Thursday, 21 July 2016 at 02:16:55 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> Effective today the IRS has received the application of The D 
> Language Foundation for tax-exempt (non-profit) status. An 
> attorney and an accountant have helped me with the application. 
> Going forward, they will work with us on a need basis.
>
> Following the next few months we have an odd "limbo" status. 
> After that (most likely before the end of this year) we will 
> get a decision (or more questions) from the IRS.
>
> This is an important milestone for the Foundation and for the D 
> language development. The tax-exempt status will allow the 
> Foundation to receive tax-advantageous donations from other 
> organizations, and to fully use funds for the development of 
> the language.
>
> By the Foundation bylaws we defined, the officers of the 
> Foundation (Walter, Ali, and myself) are not allowed to receive 
> payment for their work on the Foundation.
>
> Many thanks to our wonderful grass-roots and corporate 
> community that has been ever so constructive and supportive in 
> this endeavor.
>
>
> Andrei

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