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April 16-May 15, 2011

April 16, 2011 to May 15, 2011
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Will this affect our ability to get (c)(3) classification?

Our Orchid Society provides education on orchid culture to our members and other clubs who request our service. We have applied for 501(c)(3) charitable and educational classification. We have an annual orchid show and plant sale as our only fund raising event. Our members sell plants and supplies at this function and provide us with 20% of the sale proceeds. I've been told that this is wrong and it appears that we are organized to benefit the members. Will this affect our ability to get (c)(3) classification?

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