[72lions]

Shoot an email to VillagesCFoundation@gmail.com. Thanks

[72lions]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Thank you.

And I think the OP needs to think that a terrible economic situation is brewing and churning and as I said before it will probably get worse. It is even possible that people's company pensions may disappear. I think it wise in times of uncertainty to save your money and keep your money. Those needing it may be your own kin.

Originally Posted by DianeM

You have not taken into consideration that if people in TV are that well off they will not receive stimulus checks. Not fond of people who reach into my pocket. Hard NO for me.

Anyone wit gross income less than 75k gets a check regardless if assets. No one wants to get into your pocket. Think church, Salvation Army, etc.

[72lions]

Please email VillagesCFoundation@gmail.com. Thank you

[Number 10 GI]

If you are wanting to help people you don't need any village organization to do it for you. There are all kinds of charity organizations in the towns around the villages that will gladly take any donation you wish to make. Take your pick.

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by 72lions

Anyone wit gross income less than 75k gets a check regardless if assets. No one wants to get into your pocket. Think church, Salvation Army, etc.

They get my charity. Not someone from out of the woodwork with their hand out supposedly for people who definitely will get a check. We have no clue who you even are. Nope. Not a chance. I repeat - hard NO.

[skip0358]

Originally Posted by DianeM

Perfectly well said.

Couldn't agree more!

[retiredguy123]

I would just make two suggestions. One, the number of officers should be very limited, and the officers or anyone who does work for the 501c3, including lawyers, accountants, etc. cannot receive any compensation. And, two, the money should be gifts or grants, no loans. I think that would improve participation.

[Number 10 GI]

What will be the requirements for someone to receive monetary aid? Who is going to establish these requirements? How are you going to vet the applicants to insure they aren't running a scam? Who is goin going to vet the people running the organization? Who is going to pay for all the filings for this organization? What will it cost to do the filing? Is there going to be a public record for everyone to review on who got money and how much? How long is it going to take before the organization is legal and begin operation? Way too many questions that need answering.

[papasetti82]

Originally Posted by 72lions

Here’s an idea. Let The Villages lead the way in supporting those in need. Here’s how:

Assume 100,000 Villagers will receive $1,200. That’s $120 MILLION. Now, assume most don’t really NEED this money and 1 out if every 4 would part with it.

Let’s set up a Villages Community Foundation registered with the IRS and the State as a bone fide charitable organization.

Take the money - as much as $30 million and start providing gifts, grants and/or loans to our less fortunate workers and business owners as needed.

Who knows, maybe the Morse extended family could throw in a large contribution (tax deductible ) for good measure.

THIS IS NOT A JOKE. I AM VERY SERIOUS.

If you agree, simply post your support now. If you believe you could offer meaningful ideas and would like to help in some way, send me an email and I will start a group.

We owe something to the cashiers, restaurant workers, shop owners and their employees and others who make this a great community.

Thanks for reading.

Dale Smith
Village of Collier
VillagesCFoundation@gmail.com

There is already an organization that takes our money and redistributes,it's called the Government.Welfare Cadillac - Guy Drake (1970) - YouTube

[rustyp]

Actually the more I contemplate this why do we need a middle man - I'm feeling good about my own plan of doing things like the next haircut I get I will pay double or triple since a I missed one. I have no problem in being a secret santa. I have no problem giving to organizations already in existence like community chest. Plus your answer to my question was how do I get to be on the board did not get answered duck duck goose. You have already put yourself in charge. Didn't even ask me my credentials. I'm out. If I were the Morse's I would be very silent at this time. How do you know they are not secret santas?

[72lions]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Actually the more I contemplate this why do we need a middle man - I'm feeling good about my own plan of doing things like the next haircut I get I will pay double or triple since a I missed one. I have no problem in being a secret santa. I have no problem giving to organizations already in existence like community chest. Plus your answer to my question was how do I get to be on the board did not get answered duck duck goose. You have already put yourself in charge. Didn't even ask me my credentials. I'm out. If I were the Morse's I would be very silent at this time. How do you know they are not secret santas?

Sorry, I didn’t know I was required to be at your attention. Look, I’m just posing a simple suggestion. There are hundreds of Community Foundations throughout the country that do great work. Yes there are many charities as well. Setting this up is simple. Distribution is hard. No, typically those participating receive no compensation. I’m not looking for a penny. Hell, I don’t care if I’m involved going forward. The point was many could sacrifice very little for the greater good. Many have posted they don’t need the relatively small cash distribution. Ok. Instead of spending it on entertainment, or giving it back (lol), offer it to a local foundation run by people who give a damn.

[72lions]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

What will be the requirements for someone to receive monetary aid? Who is going to establish these requirements? How are you going to vet the applicants to insure they aren't running a scam? Who is goin going to vet the people running the organization? Who is going to pay for all the filings for this organization? What will it cost to do the filing? Is there going to be a public record for everyone to review on who got money and how much? How long is it going to take before the organization is legal and begin operation? Way too many questions that need answering.

Great questions. Every for profit corporate foundation must be transparent through annual report and required IRS filings which are made public. Establishing the organization is pretty simple, probably no more than a few weeks. That’s the easy part.

[72lions]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

If you are wanting to help people you don't need any village organization to do it for you. There are all kinds of charity organizations in the towns around the villages that will gladly take any donation you wish to make. Take your pick.

Sure, but are they specifically concerned about the service workers who until now drove 20+ miles to serve our every need until now. Restaurants are running on skeleton staff. Most are unemployed. Just yesterday, I needed to be in Office Depot. Their staff now numbers 3.

[DianeM]

Originally Posted by 72lions

Sure, but are they specifically concerned about the service workers who until now drove 20+ miles to serve our every need until now. Restaurants are running on skeleton staff. Most are unemployed. Just yesterday, I needed to be in Office Depot. Their staff now numbers 3.

Restaurants will hire staff back when this is over as will Office Depot.

In the interim, those laid off employees will also receive stimulus checks as well as having the ability to file for unemployment which has been raised quite a bit. In addition, businesses are able to obtain business loans to pay their employees which will be forgiven if they do, in fact, pay their staff.

My check, and yes I will receive one, is going to the vet techs at my veterinarian and if permitted, small gift cards to those at Publix that helped keep us fed. I don’t need anyone to decide where my money goes. I’m smart enough to decide that on my own and know who I want to help.

[queasy27]

Thanks to 72lions for the kind impulse. My preference has also been to support local charities as well as those with reasonable administrative costs.

However with such low interest rates now and no investment plans for the foundation's monies, it seems the funds might come in and be quickly disbursed, end of story. It would require a significant effort to review applications and have board meetings to review and vet each application, especially if the grants are smaller amounts.

While I admire your generous spirit and desire to help, I think for me the answer will still be to support charities I trust that already have their internal infrastructures in place and with established track records of service. However I'm very open to reconsidering down the line if this becomes a reality.