Alex said:
Perhaps there can also be a Wikimedia International that becomes an umbrella organization for all local Wikimedia Foundations? I have seen this done by more than a few international organizations, they have a local branch such as Oxfam GB, Oxfam USA, Oxfam France, and then there is also a Oxfam International. They all have the same principles in their charters but local trustees (directors) to supervise the activities of the charity in the local jurisdiction including making payments to help support the international entity.
Alex756
That's probably possible, but is it necessary? Even if we did that, the seperate branches for different countries would be, for the most part, symbolic, since there have been no physical gatherings of wikipedians (except for a small esperanto one, possibly a few others, but nothing of note). IMHO, it wouldn't be worth the effort (and the capital for setting it up) just for the tax deduction. AFAICT, it is perfectly legal to give to unrecognized non-profits. Are there some other benefits besides tax decuctions that come with legally recognized non-profits? LDan
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