ISF Donation

Crossbow · 14th April 2016, 07:10 AM

To Whom It May Concern:

Good morning.

When the Forum was ‘JREF’, it was possible to make a donation to the Forum. Therefore, I was wondering if it is possible to make a donation to the Forum now when it is ‘ISF’?

And if one can make such a donation, then please tell me the particulars.

Thanks much.

Trebuchet · 14th April 2016, 11:27 AM

JREF was and still is a registered charity in the USA, so contributions were tax deductible. ISF is privately owned by Icerat. I expect if he feels he needs some financial help for it he'll launch a kickstarter or something.

Crossbow · 14th April 2016, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Trebuchet

JREF was and still is a registered charity in the USA, so contributions were tax deductible. ISF is privately owned by Icerat. I expect if he feels he needs some financial help for it he'll launch a kickstarter or something.

Thanks much for the data.

I will contact 'icerat' and ask him.

madurobob · 14th April 2016, 11:51 AM

IIRC, back when the forum move was being set up there was a lot of talk about 501(c)3 status and someone with experience in setting those up volunteered to help. Sounds like that was never pursued.

The Atheist · 14th April 2016, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by Crossbow

To Whom It May Concern:

Good morning.

When the Forum was ‘JREF’, it was possible to make a donation to the Forum. Therefore, I was wondering if it is possible to make a donation to the Forum now when it is ‘ISF’?

And if one can make such a donation, then please tell me the particulars.

Thanks much.

Before you do, put it in context of Icerat turning down an offer of $5000 before he started hosting the forum.

That suggests he's intending it to be a profit-making enterprise. It may already be.

Babbylonian · 14th April 2016, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by The Atheist

Before you do, put it in context of Icerat turning down an offer of $5000 before he started hosting the forum.

That suggests he's intending it to be a profit-making enterprise. It may already be.

Or that he didn't want to start dealing with the legal/tax issues that taking money would entail. I'm certain that if hosting the forum becomes an unacceptable financial burden, he'll let someone know.

icerat · 14th April 2016, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by Crossbow

To Whom It May Concern:

Good morning.

When the Forum was ‘JREF’, it was possible to make a donation to the Forum. Therefore, I was wondering if it is possible to make a donation to the Forum now when it is ‘ISF’?

And if one can make such a donation, then please tell me the particulars.

Thanks much.

Thanks for the offer Crossbow! Your offer is much appreciated. For now I'm funding ISF and happy to keep doing so. May I suggest donating to a cause important to you that needs the money more than we do?

icerat · 14th April 2016, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Babbylonian

Or that he didn't want to start dealing with the legal/tax issues that taking money would entail. I'm certain that if hosting the forum becomes an unacceptable financial burden, he'll let someone know.

There's always Panama

Babbylonian · 14th April 2016, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by icerat

There's always Panama

Oh, I'm sure you can find a shady lawyer a little closer to home. Maybe even one who doesn't have a mole sending every document to the media. Just a thought!

Dr. Keith · 14th April 2016, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by Babbylonian

Oh, I'm sure you can find a shady lawyer a little closer to home.

He has my email address, yes.

Crossbow · 18th April 2016, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by icerat

Thanks for the offer Crossbow! Your offer is much appreciated. For now I'm funding ISF and happy to keep doing so. May I suggest donating to a cause important to you that needs the money more than we do?

Thanks so much 'icerat'.

I do appreciate your support of the Forum and as such, I recently made a donation to 'West Virginia Public Radio'.

14th April 2016, 07:10 AM	#1
Crossbow Seeking Honesty and Sanity Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 14,113	ISF Donation To Whom It May Concern: Good morning. When the Forum was ‘JREF’, it was possible to make a donation to the Forum. Therefore, I was wondering if it is possible to make a donation to the Forum now when it is ‘ISF’? And if one can make such a donation, then please tell me the particulars. Thanks much.
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14th April 2016, 11:27 AM	#2
Trebuchet Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Port Townsend, Washington Posts: 34,163	JREF was and still is a registered charity in the USA, so contributions were tax deductible. ISF is privately owned by Icerat. I expect if he feels he needs some financial help for it he'll launch a kickstarter or something.
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14th April 2016, 11:46 AM	#3
Crossbow Seeking Honesty and Sanity Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 14,113	Originally Posted by Trebuchet JREF was and still is a registered charity in the USA, so contributions were tax deductible. ISF is privately owned by Icerat. I expect if he feels he needs some financial help for it he'll launch a kickstarter or something. Thanks much for the data. I will contact 'icerat' and ask him.
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14th April 2016, 11:51 AM	#4
madurobob Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blue Heaven Posts: 7,401	IIRC, back when the forum move was being set up there was a lot of talk about 501(c)3 status and someone with experience in setting those up volunteered to help. Sounds like that was never pursued.
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14th April 2016, 01:02 PM	#5
The Atheist The Grammar Tyrant Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 31,887	Originally Posted by Crossbow To Whom It May Concern: Good morning. When the Forum was ‘JREF’, it was possible to make a donation to the Forum. Therefore, I was wondering if it is possible to make a donation to the Forum now when it is ‘ISF’? And if one can make such a donation, then please tell me the particulars. Thanks much. Before you do, put it in context of Icerat turning down an offer of $5000 before he started hosting the forum. That suggests he's intending it to be a profit-making enterprise. It may already be.
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14th April 2016, 01:17 PM	#6
Babbylonian Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 13,908	Originally Posted by The Atheist Before you do, put it in context of Icerat turning down an offer of $5000 before he started hosting the forum. That suggests he's intending it to be a profit-making enterprise. It may already be. Or that he didn't want to start dealing with the legal/tax issues that taking money would entail. I'm certain that if hosting the forum becomes an unacceptable financial burden, he'll let someone know.

14th April 2016, 03:01 PM	#7
icerat Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sweden Posts: 5,547	Originally Posted by Crossbow To Whom It May Concern: Good morning. When the Forum was ‘JREF’, it was possible to make a donation to the Forum. Therefore, I was wondering if it is possible to make a donation to the Forum now when it is ‘ISF’? And if one can make such a donation, then please tell me the particulars. Thanks much. Thanks for the offer Crossbow! Your offer is much appreciated. For now I'm funding ISF and happy to keep doing so. May I suggest donating to a cause important to you that needs the money more than we do?
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14th April 2016, 03:03 PM	#8
icerat Philosopher Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: sweden Posts: 5,547	Originally Posted by Babbylonian Or that he didn't want to start dealing with the legal/tax issues that taking money would entail. I'm certain that if hosting the forum becomes an unacceptable financial burden, he'll let someone know. There's always Panama
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14th April 2016, 03:18 PM	#9
Babbylonian Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 13,908	Originally Posted by icerat There's always Panama Oh, I'm sure you can find a shady lawyer a little closer to home. Maybe even one who doesn't have a mole sending every document to the media. Just a thought!

14th April 2016, 03:38 PM	#10
Dr. Keith Not a doctor. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 25,050	Originally Posted by Babbylonian Oh, I'm sure you can find a shady lawyer a little closer to home. He has my email address, yes.
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18th April 2016, 04:47 AM	#11
Crossbow Seeking Honesty and Sanity Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 14,113	Originally Posted by icerat Thanks for the offer Crossbow! Your offer is much appreciated. For now I'm funding ISF and happy to keep doing so. May I suggest donating to a cause important to you that needs the money more than we do? Thanks so much 'icerat'. I do appreciate your support of the Forum and as such, I recently made a donation to 'West Virginia Public Radio'.
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