ABOUT THE BOOK
July 10, 2009
Statement by Carly Fiorina Chief of Staff, Deborah Bowker
Today, Deborah Bowker, Chief of Staff to Carly Fiorina released the following statement in an effort to clarify misleading reports being circulated today:
"Carly Fiorina gives of her time and money to help alleviate poverty around the world, empower women, advance freedom of the press, and help the needy throughout the Bay Area. Her activities are fully in compliance with California and federal law and she has fulfilled her tax obligations.
"Regarding Carly Fiorina Enterprises (CFE), like many small business owners, she is a sole proprietor and files her taxes as such in the state of California. State registration is not required as CFE is not a separate legal entity. Regarding the Fiorina Family Foundation, it is not a private foundation and there are no required legal filings with the State of California or the IRS.
"Ms. Fiorina makes contributions to a donor advised fund account, which she established through a tax exempt public charity registered with the IRS and in good standing in the State of California that acts as a Sponsoring Organization.
"Ms. Fiorina retains the right to suggest that charitable grants be made from her donor advised fund account, which is titled Fiorina Family Foundation, to other qualified public charities throughout the United States.
"Any implication that she is not in compliance with California or Federal law is false. "
Contact: Deborah Bowker – deborah.bowker@gmail.com
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