Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Omaha.com Proposal aims to aid charitable endowments

Omaha.com: "Proposal aims to aid charitable endowments
BY MARTHA STODDARD


WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

LINCOLN - Nebraskans would have more reason to follow the lead of John and Alyce Wozab of Ord under a bill given first-round approval by lawmakers Tuesday.
The couple left $1.2 million to Valley County for public purposes, and money from that endowment has helped the community for several years.
Under Legislative Bill 28, people like the Wozabs would get a state income tax credit for donating to long-term, Nebraska-based endowments. Businesses also could qualify. "

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