Newsletter Home Page

Independence Won!

We wish it were for Palestine, but we’re talking about nonprofit status for the Northern California ISM Support Group. Until now we have relied upon the fiscal sponsorship of our treasured allies, the Middle East Children’s Alliance and Tri-City Peace and Justice. On September 25, 2007, however, the Internal Revenue Service granted us separate 501(c)(3) status.

This means that your donations to ISM-Northern California are now tax deductible without having to be written to a third party fiscal sponsor. It has other potential benefits, as well, such as reducing our mailing costs. However, the biggest gain may be intangible: the credibility that the IRS blessing confers upon us. It certifies our activities and provides a measure of accountability, thus enhancing our ability to attract grants.

Thanks for sticking with us until this achievement.