Would you Help Us become 501(c) again

Help Nordlandslaget -- Keep Nordlandslaget.com educational web site on-line
so everyone (that wants) can learn about Northern Norway

Nordlandslaget really does need your help to become 501(c)



Nordlandslaget was Non-profit 501(C)4 from 1909-2008 but we somehow forgot to send in a yearly form to IRS
asking to continue being 501(C)4 so we by accident we lost our status


Over the years members of Nordlandslaget rarely ever claimed any donations that members made to Nordlandslaget
so the "yearly government form to be sent in" was overlooked by accident
IRS rules has rules (tough love - too bad! they said)

So we lost the 501(C) status. We can get reinstated - but the filing fee is now $400



Although we are no longer a nonprofit entity we still have a mission that benefits the "greater good" of the community, society, or the world. We now have to pay taxes if we ever got out of the red - but we will never use its funds for anything other than the 501 (c) mission for which Nordlandslaget was formed in 1909.

Our goal is to become 501(c) 4 again.
There is still no reason why can't donate funds to the Nordlandslaget as a gift
so we can become a 501(c) again.

Once we become 501(c) then any donations can be a legal tax write off.








If we can meet our goal to become a 501 (c) status again funds would go to:

• Purchase additional genealogy resources for the library that members use
Need another dozen genealogy farm books

• We would like to provide Northern Norway educational materials to schools

• Provide seminar speakers about Nordland from our lag to other groups


Our Main goal will still be a
1. fraternal organization organized in the U.S.,
2. Operates under the lodge system,
3. Devotes its net earnings exclusively to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational, and fraternal purposes
4. No wages paid to any officers or lodge members
IRS rules Non-profit 501(c)4

To become a tax-exempt group under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(4), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.

Nordlandslag will send a receipt for all cash gifts received so that you may provide this information to your tax preparer.
Your donation will be called a gift until we become 501(c)4 again - then it can be a legal tax deduction.

According to IRS Regardless of the amount, to deduct a contribution of cash, check, or other monetary gift, you must maintain a bank record and a written communication from the organization containing the name of the organization, the date of the contribution and amount of the contribution.

If Cash or Check:
Please write a letter clearly stating the following so we can keep a record for both of us:

1. Amount of gift: ________Check Number / Money order / or cash in person at the next Stevne


2. Donation made in support of: Nordlandslaget educational program


3. Attribution: What would like us to attribute your gift to?
• Make this gift completely anonymous
• In honor of: (full name of person)
• In memory of: (full name of person) ancestors home


4. Name address, zip so we can send receipt of donation
5. Of course telephone number / e-mail in case we have to contact

Please make checks payable to: Nordlandslaget

Mail check to:
Nordlandslaget Financial Secretary
Barbara Moe
3901 Winnetka Avenue
New Hope, MN 55477

To claim a deduction for contributions of a
Bygdebøker (farm books) or books you donate

such as Bygdebøker (farm books) which now days cost up to 200 dollars each. You will receive a written communication from Nordlandslaget containing the name of our organization, the date of the contribution and fair value of the contribution.


Please write a letter clearly stating the following so we can keep on record:

1. Describe the gift - Fair Value of Donation: ________IRS Will need some kind proof of value, such as Amazon,
used book sellers, receipts for new books. Donations of stock or other non-cash property are usually valued at the fair market value
of the property. Special rules apply to vehicle donations.
Fair market value is generally the price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller,
neither having to buy or sell, and both having reasonable knowledge of all the relevant facts.



2. Donation made in support of: Nordlandslaget educational program



3. Attribution: What would like us to attribute your gift to?
• Make this gift completely anonymous
• In honor of: (full name of person)
• In memory of: (full name of person) ancestors home



4. Name address, zip so we can send receipt of donation cash or donation of genealogy resources such as (Bygdebøker" - farm books)

5. Of course telephone number / e-mail in case we have to contact




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