Sept. 4, 2001 – A free seminar for not-for-profit, faith and other community organizations interested in obtaining federal tax-exempt status will be held Sept. 17 on St. Croix.
The seminar will be presented by the Community Development Block Grant office of the Planning and Natural Resources Department, the federal Housing and Urban Development Department, and the Internal Revenue Service.
Eligibility requirements set forth in sections 501 (c) (3) and (4) of the Internal Revenue Code, required forms, legal issues and certification will be covered. There also will be information for organizations interested in applying for funds from HUD and other federal agencies.
The session is set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Education Department Curriculum Center in Kingshill. Those wishing to take part are asked to advise Yvette Christopher, Community Development Block Grant senior planner, at 774-3320 by Sept. 10.
