BONSAI SOCIETY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN






Membership Information

The Bonsai Society of Greater New Haven meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM. The regular meetings are held at the Edgerton Park Carriage House, 145 Edgehill Road, New Haven, CT. from September-November and January-June. The July or August meeting is a members' picnic and auction, and the December meeting is a members' holiday party. All regular meetings are free and open to the public.

Anyone interested in furthering the objectives of the Society is welcome and may become a member by paying the annual dues. A regular membership is $40.00 per individual or $45.00 per family. A junior membership, for those age twenty-five or younger, is $20.00 per year. Members receive the monthly newsletter and the opportunity to participate in all the activities of the Society.

Contributions exceeding the annual dues are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. See below for information about the non-profit status of the Society.

For more information about the Society or to join write to:

Corresponding Secretary
Bonsai Society of Greater New Haven
P. O. Box 9478
New Haven, CT 06534-0478

INFORMATION ON THE NON-PROFIT STATUS OF THE SOCIETY

On April 23, 2001, the Internal Revenue Service determined that our society is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. For this purpose please note:

  • The IRS recognizes our organization as the New Haven Bonsai Society, Inc. However, the name Bonsai Society of Greater New Haven is still on record and will continue to be used unless there is a by-law change.
  • Our Tax Number is 06-1600806. This should be used when purchasing materials for the Society.
  • Donors to the Society may deduct contributions as provided under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to the Society are deductible for federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code. The Society will not give tax advice and suggests you consult with a tax advisor if you have specific questions regarding a donation or potential donation.
  • Donors may deduct contributions to the Society only to the extent that their contributions are gifts, with no consideration received. Ticket purchases and similar payments in conjunction with fund-raising events may not necessarily qualify as deductible contributions, depending on the circumstances.
  • The Society's exemption application, supporting documents, and the exemption letter are public information. Upon request, these documents will be made available for inspection by any member or non-member. Should the Society be required to file a Form 990 or 990-EZ in a future tax year (revenues must exceed $25,000), these will be made available for public inspection upon request as well.
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS

Under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, no deduction will be allowed for any contribution of $250.00 or more unless the donor has contemporaneous written substantiation from the charity.

The responsibility for obtaining the above substantiation lies with the donor, who must request it from the charity (the Society).

The Society must provide a disclosure statement to donors of quid pro quo contributions (those for which the donor received consideration of goods or services from the Society, in whole or in part, for the contributions) in excess of $75.00.

An officer of the Society (preferably the Treasurer) will provide written acknowledgments for contributions of $250.00 or more, upon request for the acknowledgment fom the donor.

An officer of the Society (preferably the Treasurer) will provide the written acknowledgments for quid pro quo contributions in excess of $75.00. Separate payments of $75.00 or less made at different times of the year for separate fund-raising events will not be aggregated for purposes of this letter threshold. Each acknowledgment will note:

  • Sufficient information to substantiate the amount of the contribution.
  • Note the amount of any cash contribution.
  • If the donation is in the form of property, the acknowledgment will describe the property but not the value. Valuation of the donated property is the responsibility of the donor.
  • Note whether the Society provided any goods or services in consideration, in whole or in part, for the contribution and, if so, provide a description and good-faith estimate of the value of the goods or services.

A penalty is imposed on charities that do not meet the disclosure requirements. For failure to make the required disclosure in connection with a quid pro quo contribution of more than $75.00, there is a penalty of $10.00 per contribution, not to exceed $5000.00 per fund-raising event or mailing.

Back to Top





Contact The Webmaster



Copyright © 2001- The Bonsai Society of Greater New Haven.
All Rights Reserved. Last revised November 2009.