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ARTICLES
OF INCORPORATION
OF
GREAT
DANE SENTINEL FOUNDATION
ARTICLE
1
NAME
The name of this
corporation is:
Great
Dane Sentinel Foundation
ARTICLE
2
PURPOSE
This corporation is
a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the
private gain of any person. It is organized under Ohio Nonprofit
Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes. A healthy Great Dane
should be a spirited, courageous and friendly companion whose
versatility makes him successful in any activity he attempts, whether
conformation, agility, obedience, or just being a companion of
exceedingly good temperament. As with any breed, there are health
problems seen in Great Danes. The specific purposes of this organization
are to assist in improving the breed, and to educate the public about
the health considerations in the breed, as well as providing advanced
knowledge of these health considerations, so that puppy buyers and
breeders may be able to make more informed decisions about matters such
as the breeding and/or acquisition of a Great Dane. The principal method
of providing information will be through the establishment and
maintenance of a permanent Great Dane health database, which will
provide information on the health and longevity of the Great Dane. The
organization may also contribute or otherwise assist corporations,
organization and institutions carrying on such activities which are
consistent with these purposes, may acquire by purchase or gift, such
property whether real or personal to facilitate the foregoing purposes;
and may engage in any other lawful activities permitted under Ohio
Nonprofit Corporation Law. The recital of these purposes as contained in
this paragraph is intended to be exclusive of any and all other
purposes, this corporation being formed for such public and charitable
purposes only.
ARTICLE
3
AGENT
FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
The name and
address in the State of Ohio of this corporation’s initial agent for
service of process is:
Tammy Trame Kinkade
7266 State Route 15
Defiance, OH 43512
ARTICLE
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TAX
EXEMPTION REQUIREMENTS
This corporation is
organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the
meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Notwithstanding any
other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on
any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation
exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code or by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible
under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
No substantial part
of the activities of this corporation shall consist of carrying on
propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the
corporation shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign
(including the publishing or distribution of statements on behalf of any
candidate for public office).
ARTICLE
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DISTRIBUTION
UPON DISSOLUTION
The property of
this Corporation is irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes meeting
the requirements of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and
no part of the net income or assets of this Corporation shall ever inure
to the benefit of any director, trustee, officer or member of this
Corporation, or to the benefit of any individual.
Upon the winding up
and dissolution of this Corporation, and after paying and adequately
providing for all debts and liabilities of the Corporation, the assets
of this Corporation shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation
or corporation, which is organized and operated exclusively for
charitable purposes and which is exempt from taxation under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
DATED:
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Tammy Trame Kinkade, Incorporator
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