Groucho Marxist says: "I assume from the ".org" designation that Mudcat is a non-profit organization. Perhaps I'm wrong about that assumption. I work for a non-profit and we're legally required to keep books with annual audited statements available to anyone who wants to see them".

I add: dot org means no such thing. One of my bandmates performs with another group...they have a dot org address. Guess what? They're just a band, and they *can* turn a profit. The designation does not equal "Non Profit Organization" with all the legalities that implies.

I have no idea what the laws are concerning donations to a ***FREE*** service such as the 'Cat. I'd say consult an accountant *before* posting questions like this, but that's just me.