In late 2009 Bissonet Civic Association applied for and received Employer Identification Number (EIN) under the Internal Revenue Service section 501 (C)(4). This was necessitated by grant donations from groups partnering to beautify Kawanee Avenue near Power Boulevard. The EIN number will allow Bissonet Civic Association to accept donations and to earn interest on bank balances. In January, the board voted to set up an interest bearing savings account for our $2500 reserve fund.