I would like to found a charity. The concept is simple. I currently collect aluminum, originally soda can tops then the cans themselves, recycle them, and have the proceeds donated to Shriners Burns Hospitals.
My efforts have grown in size to a point that I am incurring higher personal costs than I would like. The philanthropy makes me feel good but I would like to be able to write off the expenses I am icurring such as raw materials for collection bins that I place at local businesses and schools as well as truck rentals to perform the collecting.
Do any of you know which government body I might contact to file for non-profit status? Or, given that my objective is simply to be able to write off my work as a charitabe donation is this even the route I want to take? All feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
2007-08-26 15:22:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
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2007-08-28 11:04:09 · answer #1 · answered by Yarnlady_needsyarn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-02 18:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by G M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-02 12:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by BLOCK24 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋