I thought that for separately incorporated events joining the GEN was optional?
Separately incorporated events who HAVE done paperwork with the state, but have NOT applied for charity status from the IRS, should join the GEN. That way, you do not have to apply to the IRS, because we’ve done it for you. They should note that they have already done steps one through four on http://www.paganpride.org/lc/GEN.html, so they should just send me their Articles of Incorporation (with the state stamp on them) along with the form required in step five. Separately incorporated events who HAVE applied for charity status from the IRS, and have received a “determination” letter from the IRS, would have to rescind that to join the GEN. It is easier to just remain the way you are. You already have your IRS charity status. So events with IRS letters should not join the GEN and should do nothing in this process except send Brian their info by using this webpage The GEN is what gives you your IRS “tax exempt” status, if you do not already have it.
