Sex Change and Membership

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I don't think my organization has ever had to seriously examine this question. It's probably something they'd need to hire some tax lawyers to figure out, thus the subject is best avoided.

I could be wrong, but I don't think tax status has anything to do with single-sex status. Tax status has to do with things like whether the organization is is for profit or not-for-profit. The single-sex/co-ed status has to do with Title IX and whether a university or college can receive federal funds while hosting a single-sex organization. There is an exception for social fraternities and sororities.

In any event, I think the presence of a handful of members who "switched," if a violation of laws concerning status under federal law, would almost certainly be considered a de minimus violation that would not bother the IRS or the Dept. of Education.

[ealymc]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I could be wrong, but I don't think tax status has anything to do with single-sex status. Tax status has to do with things like whether the organization is is for profit or not-for-profit. The single-sex/co-ed status has to do with Title IX and whether a university or college can receive federal funds while hosting a single-sex organization. There is an exception for social fraternities and sororities.

In any event, I think the presence of a handful of members who "switched," if a violation of laws concerning status under federal law, would almost certainly be considered a de minimus violation that would not bother the IRS or the Dept. of Education.

There's all that joo-joo again...

[jon1856]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I could be wrong, but I don't think tax status has anything to do with single-sex status. Tax status has to do with things like whether the organization is is for profit or not-for-profit. The single-sex/co-ed status has to do with Title IX and whether a university or college can receive federal funds while hosting a single-sex organization. There is an exception for social fraternities and sororities.

In any event, I think the presence of a handful of members who "switched," if a violation of laws concerning status under federal law, would almost certainly be considered a de minimus violation that would not bother the IRS or the Dept. of Education.

Interesting post.
However, as I tried to say and point out, I would almost be willing to say that if a person was to "change", this change would happen before school (which I just doudt for many reasons) or afterwards as a grad and alumni.

Or perhaps it is better to say IMVHO the odds of a person under going a change is much higher after school than before or during.

Something to research some day.