September 20, 2007
IRS Says Fertility Group Shouldn't Get Charity Status
An organization that provides fertility services to women at no cost does not qualify for a federal tax exemption, in part because its secretary-treasurer is its founder, "sole financial donor," "principal sperm donor," and the son of its president, according to an Internal Revenue Service ruling.
As is its policy, the tax agency did not identify the organization that was involved in the case.
According to the IRS, the organization offers women the chance to apply for the
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