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Sister Cities group advances donor model and city-held fund process

Blue Ribbon Committee on Sister Cities · November 24, 2025
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Summary

The committee reported a meeting with the city legal department to build a model donor letter and an approach for a city-held fund so donors can direct gifts to sister-city activities while ensuring tax-deductibility and proper account handling.

Committee members said they will meet with a city lawyer to create a simple form donors can sign to indicate how they want their gift used and to document tax-deductible treatment.

Legal staff told the group the plan…

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