We are a 501(c)(3)
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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