Non Profit........

[Bernadette]

David & I would really like to make the patriofiles a non-profit org. We know that this subject has crossed the forums before. We need some help though. David & I had the paperwork but cant make heads or tails of it. The bottom line - anyone know how exactly how to do this that can give us a big hand? Please contact me via email or PM.
Bernadette

[Keith_Hixson]

In Washington you have to file as a non-profit with the Secretary of State. They send us the forms and we check the appropriate boxes. And, send them a check. We have to have a constitutions and bylaws declaring our purpose and goals as a non profit. As a church its real easy. We also have to apply with the IRS and get a non-profit number tax number.

Keith

[daniel topliffe]

calling all member legal persons...help is needed...


dan t

[FlyBoy]

Bernadette,

I think I can help. I have a nonprofit, plus my wife is a Lawyer. In NC it was not too bad.

Let me know, maybe e-mail the forms and I can give you some thoughts. I'm sure they are asking for mission, goals and all that crap. Just keep it simple. It really is easy to become a nonprofit. Plus you can take tax deductible donations while in the process.

You'll get there, just let me know if we can help.

[Keith_Hixson]

The IRS requirements are national. State requirements differ from state to state. Once we got our IRS number I have never filled out anything for the IRS again. I understand the IRS doesn't mess with Churches too much but other non-profits are under close scrutiney.

Good Advice, Let the Lawyers do the work.

Keith

[Bernadette]

Thank you Keith - maybe you can help with the mission statement that I think we need?
FlyBoy - My job today is searching down the correct forms. I will PM you when I get them.

Bernadette

[FlyBoy]

I think once you file with the SOS and the IRS forms can be downloaded online. It's pretty simple if I remember right.

Keith, I really don't think there is much accountability required of any nonprofit these days. I don't file anything because we're under 25K. Look at Jesse Jackson, the IRS could care less about his illegal activity. Of course that may be a PC issue too.

I could site other examples, but won't.

Still need a running mate? What party?

[Bernadette]

Got the 1023 Form. I dont find these things to be written in plan english.

[FlyBoy]

I thought that one was easy. It has a checklist, which helps. I know the instructions are not well written, but fill it out however you interpret it. If they have questions, thay will ask.

And please, if you have any specific questions, e-mail me and ask. I'll do all I can to help.

[Wazza]

Bernie

You already have a mission statement

'Patriots dedicated to the preservation of military history'