Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Starting a not for profit organization Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]PopArtsy[/m] at 12:44 pm on Mar. 2, 2007[quote]it is probably pretty hard, i think you have to apply for it[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post GodsFireAngel Posted at 3:39 pm on Feb. 27, 2007 I want to start up a not for profit organization so I can get donations in America with tax deductible donations, you know those 501 c 3 things. Anyone have any idea how I go about doing this?

Replies goodman Posted at 12:54 am on Mar. 7, 2007 Consult a lawyer. GodsFireAngel Posted at 3:29 pm on Mar. 6, 2007 thanks, anyone else? Ryan Potter Posted at 12:35 am on Mar. 4, 2007 I quickly Googled it and found an article about it: http://www.managementhelp.org/strt_org/strt_np/strt_np.htm I hope that helps! GodsFireAngel Posted at 3:33 pm on Mar. 3, 2007 It helps refugees from Darfur settle in the western world Ryan Potter Posted at 9:37 pm on Mar. 2, 2007 Who does the organization help? PopArtsy Posted at 12:44 pm on Mar. 2, 2007 it is probably pretty hard, i think you have to apply for it GodsFireAngel Posted at 4:37 pm on Mar. 1, 2007 Quote: from thissitesucks at 3:44 pm on Mar. 1, 2007 Quote: from GodsFireAngel at 5:50 pm on Feb. 27, 2007 livewire isn't a non-profit 501 c 3? Nope, cause Dave earns money on the side from it. He applied it for it, he got rejected. You are allowed to reimburse employees of a 501 c 3 though aren't you? how do you know this anyway? thissitesucks Posted at 8:44 pm on Feb. 28, 2007 Quote: from GodsFireAngel at 5:50 pm on Feb. 27, 2007 livewire isn't a non-profit 501 c 3? Nope, cause Dave earns money on the side from it. He applied it for it, he got rejected. GodsFireAngel Posted at 5:50 pm on Feb. 27, 2007 livewire isn't a non-profit 501 c 3? thissitesucks Posted at 3:42 pm on Feb. 27, 2007 it's so fucking hard, not even livewire was able to do it, and it is pretty huge All 10 previous replies displayed.