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This section deals with formation of a nonprofit corporation. This site will provide you with quick answers to otherwise complicated questions, forms, and procedures. If you have any questions regarding this portion of our site, please e-mail us at info@yahogo.org.
NOTE: The entire process can be completed within a 30 day period provided that you follow-up with each agency in a timely fashion. Most of your work could be completed on-line if your a technically savvy person. Either way, you will find the checklist very helpful in completing this process.
The complete workflow of obtaining your Tax ID number is summarized in the checklist below. We recommend that you purchase How To Form A Nonprofit Corporation in All 50 States from your local bookstore. This particular book has the most complete information that you will need to setup your nonprofit organization in any state.
Also, this book can also be found in one of the following:
- Reference section of your local library
- On-line bookstore using ISBN 0-87337-451-7
- From the Publisher/Author Nolo press written by Attorney Anthony Mancuso.
Nonprofit Setup Checklist
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Things To Do |
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Purchase the book mentioned above How To Form A Nonprofit Corp in All 50 States. |
| 2 |
Select a name for your nonprofit organization. (i.e. Hathaway Children's Center) |
| 3 |
Call the IRS at (800) 829-4933 from 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. to obtain your EIN number. |
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Create your Articles of Incorporation. (If you've completed step one then you have a sample copy already, look in the back of the book). Click here to see samples. |
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Create your Bylaws. (If you've completed step one then you have a sample copy already, look in the back of the book) Click here to see samples. |
| 6 |
Prepare and File your Federal Tax Exemption Application (SS-4 Form click here to use an on-line fill in form.) |
| 7 |
Prepare your Financial Reports (you'll need three prior or three year budget forecast) Click here to see samples. |
| 8 |
File Articls, Bylaws, and Financial Reports with your Secretary of State. You should call periodically to check on the status of your filing. |
| 9 |
File your Fed Form 1023. This document is a MUST & a monster to fill out. TAKE YOUR TIME & BE ACCURATE. Once the application is approved, you will receive a determination letter from the IRS stating that your organization meet the requirements for operating as a nonprofit organization. |
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Create policy & procedure documents the explains in detail how specific area's of the church will function. Click here to see sample bookkeeping guidelines and here for workflow document. |
| 11 |
Have your first "real" church meeting complete with Minutes that you will lock away in a fire proof safe. |
| 12 |
Apply for local assistance with this new found exemption. |
Resources
Here is a quick list of additional resources that can assist with this process:
- How to Setup a Nonprofit in all 50 States
- How to Setup a Nonprofit
- How to Setup a Nonprofit
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Partnership
Limited Liability Corp
Nonprofit Corp
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