Are
donations made to the RDG tax exempt? Yes
-- According to the Internal Revenue Code, "a church,
its integrated auxiliaries, and conventions and associations
of the church are excluded from taxation." United
States Code, Title 26, 508(c)(1)(A)"
Is
the RDG a 501(3)c organization? No.
There is no practical reason for us to be registered with
the IRS in that way. Perhaps down the road, should we
acquire real property, then that would be a good reason.
In addition, religious organizations that obtain 501(3)c
status lose their freedom of speech. They are forbidden
to endorse candidates, or to try to influence legislation.
501(3)c groups that engage in this can lose their tax
exemption, whereas, if they aren't registered with the
IRS in this manner in the first place, they cannot.
What
about purchases through Avalon Risen or Amazon.com?
Purchases from the retail stores of tax exempt groups
ARE NEVER tax deductable, because you are receiving merchandise
for your money.