Focus on Africa designs and plans the Africa expeditions for Focus on Planet Earth, a project of the Community Planet Foundation, a public charity described under Section 501(c) (3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. It is not a private foundation, as it is an organization described in Section 509(a) (1) and 170(b) (1) (A) (VI) of the Internal Revenue Code. In general, contributions of cash, securities and property donated by US citizens to support humanitarian, scientific, or research projects sponsored by the Focus on Planet Earth are tax-deductible. Note: Contributions of cash or securities to a charitable organization are tax deductible only upon completion of giving. If you participate in a Focus on Planet Earth Expedition, any payment(s) to Focus on Planet Earth for an expedition may be tax deductible only after such payments are non-refundable. Under certain circumstances, participants may deduct reasonable out-of-pocket expenses associated with their participation in an expedition including some expenses for transportation. AS WITH ALL TAX MATTERS, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PERSONAL TAX ADVISOR ON ALL ISSUES CONCERNING TAX DEDUCTIBILITY.
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