[Foundation-l] Update of the Gift Policy

Ray Saintonge saintonge at telus.net
Mon Jan 21 19:03:36 UTC 2008


Mark Williamson wrote:
> I'm guessing they're defined elsewhere, but "public support" means to
> me that it does not set itself apart from other public contributions
> due to a large amount, so perhaps there is a limit - someone donating
> $1 million is much more likely to expect something in return for their
> donation than someone who gives $100.
>
> I'm guessing that charities are exempt because the implicit obligation
> is not there, or if it is, it is not as strong when a donation is from
> a charity rather than an individual or commercial interests.
The key word in your response is "guessing". 

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