Anyone Have Experience Starting 501(C)3

by Marhelper

Posted: 15 years ago 4 replies

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I did not know if there was a specific site that helped with this or any tips someone can give that has gone down this route?

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taberdude2

15 years ago

Hi Marhelper,

What specific advice are you looking for re-non profit? I started one in Oregon and it can be a bit tricky with the IRS language. I have a paralegal degree so that helped somewhat.

In Oregon they had a book that I was able to purchase "How To Start A Non Profit in Oregon." The same book was also at the library.

Are you looking for specific steps to take? Please elaborate a little, so that I may attempt to help.

P.S: Here is a site, if you plan to do the application yourself:http://www.form1023help.com/

Deanna

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Marhelper

15 years ago

Originally Posted by taberdude2

P.S: Here is a site, if you plan to do the application yourself:Welcome to up to date, plain language help with the 501(c)(3) application, IRS Form 1023

Deanna

That helps, thanks. The process can be a little intimidating as I do not want to mess it up and get it sent back months later.

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thmgoodw

15 years ago

In addition to any IRS filings, there may be specific language that you may need to add to the nonprofit's articles/certification and/or bylaws depending on what state it will be formed in. I'm a corporate lawyer and have helped a few of my New Jersey clients with the corporate aspect and there was specific language that needed to be in the organizational documents for the entity. I don't do tax work so i stayed away from any tax related filings.

General disclaimer: This is no way constitutes legal advice.