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Statement of Compliance

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​Legal and Regulatory Compliance Statement

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The Cultural Roots Society is committed to building its work on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and responsible stewardship.

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As a growing nonprofit organization, CRS maintains the organizational and financial records needed to support its current operations and works to address applicable federal and Virginia requirements related to nonprofit governance, reporting, charitable solicitation, and registration.

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As CRS expands its programs, partnerships, fundraising, and geographic reach, we will continue to strengthen the systems, policies, and practices needed to support responsible and sustainable growth.

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Federal Tax-Exempt Status

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The Cultural Roots Society has submitted an application to the Internal Revenue Service seeking recognition as a tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. That application is currently pending.

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Under IRS guidance applicable to a timely filed exemption application, an organization may generally treat itself as exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) while its application is pending. This interim treatment does not provide contributors with advance assurance that their contributions are federally tax deductible.

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If CRS ultimately receives recognition with an effective date that includes the date of a contribution, eligible contributions may qualify as charitable deductions as permitted by applicable law.

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CRS does not represent or guarantee the individual tax treatment of any contribution. Contributors should consult their tax advisor regarding their individual circumstances.

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Charitable Solicitation and State Compliance

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The Cultural Roots Society is an active Virginia nonstock corporation in good standing with the Commonwealth.

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CRS has filed the applicable charitable solicitation registration materials with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and has paid the required filing fee. The organization is completing the charitable registration process while its federal application for recognition under Section 501(c)(3) remains pending with the Internal Revenue Service.

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CRS maintains appropriate organizational and financial records and continues to monitor and address its compliance obligations as the organization grows, expands its programs, and increases its fundraising activities.

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Our Commitment

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CRS is committed to responsible stewardship and to providing supporters, partners, and the public with accurate information regarding our organizational, regulatory, and tax-exempt status.

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Questions regarding CRS compliance or organizational status may be directed to:

info@theculturalrootssociety.org

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