| Submitted by
Jane Tally, KCCK on
06/25/2002 |
The best thing to do is check
with your local IRS for the required paper work and an attorney
that deals with small business and not for profits. Some colleges
and universities offer this kind of consultation pro bono for
start-ups. Don't pay big $ for these services, they are out there
for free. You may even go to your local Community Foundations for
advice.
Check with your state about articles of incorporation for a not
for profit, prior to going for your 501c3. Also include an
attorney for your application process. |
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| Submitted by
Len Mitchell, Wallace Academy on 06/25/2002 |
| This can be a lengthy and
expensive process. Be sure to contact both state and federal
offices of internal revenue before proceeding. I recently
researched this process and officials at both levels were helpful.
I received information packets and applications promptly. The
federal application is 35 pages! It is a great idea to contact
foundations and funds that have already done this, rather that
re-inventing the wheel. |
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| Submitted by
Aretha Bell, Abel Community Kitchen on 06/25/2002 |
| Articles on Inc. and your 1023
form for your 501(c) (3) are fairly easy to do yourself. You can
get a book at the library on how to start your own nonprofit. I
did all my paperwork to start the kitchen MYSELF and had no
problems. Each kitchen is set up different so your info will be a
little different from mine or someone else, but the goal is the
same. All the forms are simple and don't require a genius, just
time. Also the State and IRS are extremely helpful, they want to
approve you...you keep them in business. Good Luck! |
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| Submitted by
Robert Egger, DCCK
on 06/25/2002 |
| There's no way around it, you
have got to get yourself a lawyer. Pro Bono (free) is what you
need. The process is modestly painless, although you'll have to
have three officers lined up (President, Secretary and Treasurer)
to file. It takes a while to become "official", but you can raise
money and open your doors until it becomes a done deal. |
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| Submitted by
Linda Vogler, CCSC on 06/25/2002 |
| All law firms have to do some
pro bono. Your lawyer will be the one to do the by-laws. In
lawyers they call all this "boiler plate" to them it's like so
every day stuff, it's almost a phone in. |
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