Will You Donate to Perigee?

It's somewhat audacious, I know, but I have to ask you for a little cash. This close to the holiday season I won't be surprised if you mark me off your Christmas list because of it. That's OK: Perigee needs your generosity more than I do.

What's this all about?

After months of paperwork and anxious anticipation, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service has granted Perigee 501(c)(3), Non-Profit, status under section 170 of the IRS code.

What makes this such good news?

First, donations to Perigee are now tax-deductible! Because of this we have created a brand-new donorship program. The program includes eight different donor levels, each with its own unique benefits—including free Perigee merchandise, discounted contest fees, and much more. All starting at only $10!

Second, our Non-Profit status qualifies us for a bevy of grants aimed at promoting the arts and advancing small publishers. With luck, this future grant money will go a long way toward not only moving Perigee from the Internet to the printed page, but also expanding our readership and enhancing our content.

How can you help? Please consider donating to Perigee today. Like many of you, Kate and I are on a pretty tight budget. I know that money isn't easy to come by these days. But even just $10 will go a long way: it pays for two-thirds of Perigee's domain fees for a full year, could help compensate one hard working writer for his or her work when we publish it, or could offset two weeks of server charges. Add your $10 to another donor's and even more can be done. Imagine how much $25 or $50 would mean to us.

And when tax time rolls around you can deduct your donation.

So why not choose from one of our six regular donor levels, or maximize your tax benefits by making an extraordinary donation and joining either our "Contributor's Circle" or "Publisher's Circle."

Your donations are critical. Please consider making one today—even a small donation can make a big difference. Visit our current issue and click on "Donate," or simply click here to review the donation options. And if now isn't the right time, I hope you will consider making a tax-deductible donation to Perigee in the future.