Hark!  There is great news to share.  The reputable and philanthropic law firm of Hunton & Williams will be “able to represent [me] in incorporating and obtaining federal and state tax exempt status for The General History Project.”

Two weeks ago, I met with their legal clinic in Southside Atlanta and applied to become one of their pro-bono** clients, to help me form a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  I just received a letter in the mail today that they accepted my case.  Please know that I am still currently NOT tax-deductible, but I’m heading in that direction very soon (will let you know).  This just went from “Laura Lee’s dream project” to a real-deal 501(c)(3) non-profit (in the works).

The contract does state, in no uncertain terms, that their representation ends once TGHP incorporates and receives tax exempt status.  This begs the question: who will represent me if I get an attractive offer of marriage whilst there?  I suppose that I will have to negotiate my own terms for how many cows (or other livestock derivative) I am worth if the brideprice seems reasonable.  Perhaps I should invest in an agent.           

Anyhow, I just wanted to share the update, and I look forward to providing you with my Federal Tax ID number in the near future.  J

 All the best – Laura Lee

**= Just to clarify, this has nothing to do with U2 Bono’s African mission.  We are separate entities, and I was just referring to the fact that Hunton’s agreed to do my work for free.  Thought I’d make that clear…