- 2 - Background The administrative record was submitted to the Court under Rule 217(b)(1). On May 23, 2003, there were filed with the secretary of state of the State of California on petitioner’s behalf articles of incorporation as a California nonprofit public benefit corporation. In petitioner’s articles of incorporation, petitioner’s corporate purpose is stated to be the education of the public about “injustices to minority [A]mericans” and about “peacefully fight[ing] for freedom.” On June 16, 2003, there was filed with the Franchise Tax Board of the State of California an application on petitioner’s behalf for exemption from California income tax. On the application, petitioner’s primary purpose is described as public education.1 On September 5, 2003, petitioner mailed to respondent a Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. On its Form 1023, petitioner’s primary purpose is described generally as follows: To expose slavery and make freedom, liberty, and justice truly meaningful for all. 1The record does not indicate whether petitioner’s application for exemption from California income tax was granted.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next
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