File 032604
Email Chain About Science Funding and Donor Marketplace Initiative (File 032604)
Email exchange from September 2017 discussing a startup concept for connecting scientists with donors to support scientific research during the Trump administration, including discussion of 501(c)(3) charitable structure.
Summary
This email chain from September 9, 2017 discusses a business idea for a marketplace platform connecting scientists with donors to support scientific research. One correspondent proposes the concept as both a PR campaign to engage donors and a meaningful initiative to fund science during the Trump era. The recipient responds positively, suggesting the structure of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity to accept and distribute donations to scientists, characterizing it as a clever approach. The conversation indicates the proposer is focused on developing their fund and exploring ways to execute this initiative.
From:Sent: 9/9/2017 11:39:24 PMTo: jeffrey E. [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: science in Trump timeImportance: HighI'll think how to execute on it. I'm very focused on my fund but I want it to exist, will find a wayOn Sep 9, 2017, at 3:50 AM, jeffrey E. <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:yes a kickstarter with no return, you form a 501 c 3 charity, that can accept donations. and give them out toscientists. . it s avery clever idea. good work!On Sat, Sep 9, 2017 at 4:46 AM,_________________________________________wrote:Startup idea - marketplace where a scientist can find a donor. I realize what we've started. We've started a newPR campaign to engage donors to support science during Trump's time.It can be massive. And you can be a face of if it doesn't sound scary for you G But what I really like it'sactually important and we are the first one who started thinking about itplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 032604