Can anyone tell me how to start a non profit organization. I am going to open a home for a homeless people and want to open a non profit organization.
2007-02-04 07:21:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
A great source of practical information about starting up a nonprofit org is the Foundation Center.
Under their FAQs there are a number of interesting ones you might want to check out:
How do I establish a nonprofit organization?
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/f...
What are the advantages/disadvantages of becoming a nonprofit organization?
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/f...
Where can I find information on bylaws for nonprofit organizations?
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/f...
Where can I find examples of nonprofit bylaws?
Where can I find examples of articles of incorporation for nonprofits?
Where can I find examples of nonprofit budgets?
Where can I find examples of business plans for a nonprofit organization?
Where can I find information on nonprofit boards?
Where can I find information about establishing an advisory board for a nonprofit?
Where can I find information on, and examples of, mission statements for nonprofit organizations?
more (under heading Nonprofit Management): http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/f...
2007-02-04 10:33:50 · answer #1 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You really need to start with the IRS and apply for the IRS Determination Letter. Check out the link and it may be heplful to get you started. You need the 501(c)(3) designation before anyone will/can donate to you
2007-02-04 15:28:39 · answer #2 · answered by skipymcgoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋