Richards v. Iowa Department of Revenue

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• holding that a substantial gift at inception coupled with the 7 policy to admit those unable to pay full rate and the use of funds for charitable purposes weighed in favor of the exemption
• determining whether a patient will be able to pay at least some charges does not indicate pecuniary intent
• exemption statutes are legislative recognition of benefits received by society and of the lessened burden on government
• exemption statutes are legislative recognition of benefits received by society and of the lessened burden on government
• “For an institution to be charitable it should provide care in addition to housing.”
• noting standing objections may be waived

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