On January 22, 2010, a new federal law came into effect in response to the outpouring of support being offered by American taxpayers in connection with relief efforts for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.  This law is designed to provide the following benefits for taxpayers making cash contributions in connection with those relief efforts. The law has two key provisions.

Acceleration of tax deduction

Theresa Fraley 
Communications Director
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
(313) 961-6675
tfraley@cfsem.org

Marc Fest 
Vice President for Communications
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
(305) 908-2677

Detroit - The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan released a preliminary report today on the amount of operating funds generated for the 75 arts and cultural organizations participating in the "Community Foundation Challenge—Arts and Culture."

Recognizing the important role that arts and cultural institutions play in enhancing the quality of life throughout the region, and in light of the current economic climate, the Community Foundation partnered with the Cultural Alliance of Southeastern Michigan to launch the Community Foundation Challenge—Arts and Culture.

Contact: Theresa Fraley
(313) 961-6675