Dogs-bite.org is seeking tax exemption for IRS

Dogsbite.org is seeking tax exempt status. I urge everyone to write the IRS immediately.


Internal Revenue Service
P.O. Box 12192
Covington, KY 41012-0192

It has come to my attention that an organization (dogsbite.org) is seeking tax exempt status.

http://www.dogsbite.org/donate-dogsbite.htm

“DogsBite.org is a national dog bite victims group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks by creating common sense laws. We are a volunteer organization currently seeking nonprofit status.”

Dogsbite.org states its primary purpose is to “create” laws, i.e., lobbying. Due to the fact that this organization primarily exists to lobby legislators, I respectfully request that the IRS deny this organization tax exempt status.

 

dogsbite.org is a dog bite victims organization that works to pass what they call "common sense laws". Their interpretation of common sense laws is to ban breeds of dogs. Despite the fact that many respected organizations such as the ASPCA and Best Friends have proven that breed bans don't work and that responsible ownership legislation is far more effective. Their website contains a good deal of sensationalist "statistics", and horror stories of how Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Chow Chows and Wolf dogs viciously attack and maul children and adults alike. The majority of their statistics come from a publication called Animal People News. A publication that seems to also show considerable breed bias. Dogsbite.org is actively seeking nonprofit status. However, they publicize themselves as a group that tries to "create laws". This would actually make them a Lobbyist group and therefore disqualify them for non profit status.

Those of us who have the insight and wisdom to know that there is so much more than just breed that determines whether or not a dog will bite, those of us that are responsible bully breed owners, those of us believe that only the guilty should be punished need to let the IRS know that dogsbite.org should be denied tax exempt status. We as responsible adults are aware that any untrained, neglected dog of any breed can be a threat to people and animals. And we as responsible adults need to stand up against groups that want to recklessly wipe out entire breeds of dog because of the actions of the irresponsible few.

We are asking you to write to the IRS and ask them to deny dogsbite.org tax exempt status. due to the fact that they are not a charitable organization but legislative lobbyists, who promote propaganda and use sensationalist scare tactics.

Please remember that the IRS is only concerned with the tax aspect of this issue and are in no way concerned with dog laws. So save those letters for your local legislators (whom we are sure you are writing thoughtful well worded pleas to often).

 

It looks pretty simple to me. Their main focus is to change legislation. Therefore, they do not fall into this tax status.

 

To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual. In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.
Organizations described in section 501(c)(3) are commonly referred to as charitable organizations. Organizations described in section 501(c)(3), other than testing for public safety organizations, are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with Code section 170.
The organization must not be organized or operated for the benefit of private interests, and no part of a section 501(c)(3) organization's net earnings may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. If the organization engages in an excess benefit transaction with a person having substantial influence over the organization, an excise tax may be imposed on the person and any organization managers agreeing to the transaction.
Section 501(c)(3) organizations are restricted in how much political and legislative (lobbying) activities they may conduct. For a detailed discussion, see Political and Lobbying Activities. For more information about lobbying activities by charities, see the article Lobbying Issues; for more information about political activities of charities, see the FY-2002 CPE topic Election Year Issues.

 

Victim's Organization? Hah, more like a "pitbull" witchhunt

 

Just wanted to mention that they are in no way actually SEEKING tax exempt status.

Dogsbite.org is located in Washington. To legally collect donations in Washington you have to register with the Secretary of State. If they pay their employees or reimburse for any expenses they must also file with the Charities division. I checked and they have done neither.

They are claimimg to be "seeking" tax exempt status. However, they have been operating since 2007 and have never paid the 40 dollars to be registered with WA state. Not only is this proof that they do not plan to become tax exempt it is illegal.

 

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