In a message dated 2/19/2004 11:57:16 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:

<< There is an organization in the Philadelphia area that is named something
along the lines of "lawyers for the arts" or "lawyers for nonprofits", whereby
lawyers will do some pro bono work for nonprofits. I don't know if this is
just a local phenomenon or if it is part of a regional or national body. There
is a $75 fee, but that is far more affordable than $150+/hr.
  >>

Save yourself $75.  Here's a quote from a firm who, although not lawyers,
seem to know what they're talking about, at
http://www.sumptionandwyland.com/faq/FAQ-IRS.htm:

"Are raffle tickets to benefit a qualified charity deductible?

"No.  The IRS considers the chance to win a prize to be something of value
received in exchange for the "contribution" to receive the raffle ticket.  A
charitable deduction, generally, may only be taken on donation amounts greater
than value received, so raffle ticket purchases are not deductible as charitable
gifts.  See the table on page 2 of IRS Publication 526."

David Haberstich

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