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Lindsay considers forming a community foundation to accept donations and fund local projects

Lindsay City Council · December 10, 2025
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Summary

Staff proposed creating a 501(c)(3) community foundation to collect donor funds for community events and projects, stating the structure would be transparent, minimally burdensome and allow earmarked donations and tax deductions for contributors.

City staff presented a proposal to form a community foundation (a 501(c)(3)) to accept and manage donations on behalf of Lindsay, with the stated goals of increasing transparency, making donor tax‑deductible contributions easier and freeing general‑fund dollars for core services.

The manager said the foundation would…

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