Thank you Micki,
I am in Oregon and I am all too aware of the potential problems. That
is why I am trying to develop the policies now, long before any actual
activities will take place. I am also researching non related income
tax. This is an entirely different question. How do most museums
handle this issue?
Thanks,
Tamra
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Behalf Of Micki Ryan
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 9:07 AM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Facilities rental question
Tamra: Depending on what state you are in, there are many, many, many
things to consider when developing a rental policy, as you need to stay
within permitted activities for your tax-exempt status as well. If you
like I can send you a facility use policy, but your best bet is to
contact
non-profits within your state. Things get very sticky very fast, and
your
development department needs to realize that you will get requests for
use
from some truly offensive groups (neo-Nazis, etc.).
Micki Ryan
Executive Director
Orcas Island Historical Museum
Orcas Island, WA
> Hello all,
>
> We are a brand new facility that will not be open to the public until
> next June. An issue that I am dealing with is our facility rental
> program. The Center is beautiful with stunning landscaping and was
> planned to be rented out occasionally. My question is how do you
> handle questionable rental request that come from within the
> organization? We are in a very close community and I am getting
request
> from everything from weddings to flee markets. Our development
> department insists that everyone be accommodated. I want to establish
> and protect our credibility. Does anyone have ideas on how to handle
> this type of issues when it comes from within? Because we are new
there
> are no established policies and no experience with renting to the
> public.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tamra
>
>
>
>
>
>
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