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As you know, THE INSTITUTE is a Nobel Peace Prize nominated NGO that works tirelessly to advocate fundamental rights and religious freedom to government policy-makers, religious leaders, business executives, academics and non-governmental organizations.

Because THE INSTITUTE is committed to being the most objective voice of religious liberty in the world, we do not take funds from any religion or any government. All of our operations, programs, and projects are funded by the generous contributions of private individuals.



For two years, THE INSTITUTE received monthly contributions from a donor based in Miami, Florida. His contributions came to nearly $30,000.00 and helped pay our rent and overhead expenses.

Recently, the donor's business - from which he contributed to THE INSTITUTE - declared bankruptcy. One of the major loopholes in bankruptcy law is that when a corporate body (law firm, dental practice, doctor's office) declares bankruptcy, contributions they make to houses of worship and non-profits must be returned.

In other words, THE INSTITUTE must now return to the court the entire $30,000.00 the donor contributed.

The great irony is that had the donor used that money to gamble at a casino, purchase drinks at a bar or buy a car, neither the casino owner, the bar owner nor the car dealer would have to return the money.  Only houses of worship and nonprofits are affected by these cases.

THE INSTITUTE is a small non-profit with a small donor base.  A sum like $10,000 is enough to close our doors, let alone $30,000.

THE INSTITUTE has no financial reserves - and it desperately needs your help to raise the $30,000 so we don't have to shut down.

In the last three months, THE INSTITUTE has streamlined our operations to a bare minimum. We have let go staff, downsized our office space and decreased our rent and utilities by moving our Washington offices to Alexandria, Virginia.

THE INSTITUTE now faces bankruptcy and foreclosure through no fault of our own. The incredible work of THE INSTITUTE cannot be allowed to terminate because of an obstacle like this. We are asking your help to keep our doors open - so we can continue to assist in the effective and cooperative advancement of religious freedom throughout the world.

Please click
here to make a contribution online, or send your tax-deductible donation to THE INSTITUTE, 500 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

Thank you for your support in THE INSTITUTE's greatest hour of need.

Joseph K. Grieboski
Founder and Chairman of the Board



 

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