12 Aug
2008
12 Aug
'08
10:43 p.m.
That's one of the reasons many of them incorporate as non-profits... Under the tax laws of most countries, the U.S. and Canada included, non-profits are legaly protected against acquisition by for-profits.
Do any of these operations post their tax returns online?
In the US, every non-profit has to file an annual financial report on form 990 or, for small ones, 990-EZ. These are by law open to public inspection, and if you call, write, fax or e-mail them and ask for a copy they better send you one. The Foundation Center has a fairly good online 990 database: http://tfcny.fdncenter.org/990s/990search/esearch.php If you're wondering what my signature looks like, search for Domain Assurance Council R's, John