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Setting up a "not for profit" corporation I know this is one of the oddest posts I have ever done - BUT I also know the org has a diverse group of people ...  
Anyone here have any experience with this ... As I approach middle age I have to admit - one gets to a point where he wants to "do something for the good of all" ... and I have been researching this for a bit ... I have some specifics in mind - (for what purpose, etc) - but I am just curious about anyone else here have any experience - or have any contacts that may know more ... Any help would be appreciated... its one of those things that may crystalize in the coming year ...  Colonel Angus may be smelly. colonel angus may be a little rough . but deep down ... Colonel angus is very sweet. | |
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What state are you in? (Rules vary by state.) If you are in the US, I would start by contacting that Stat's Bar Association or Referral Service and ask them for suggestions about other orgs that might offer help.
There are also nonprofit organizations in several states that offer low cost or free legal services to help people do this; although I think this might be mostly for arts related issues: http://en.wikipedia.org/w...r_the_Arts The check. The string he dropped. The Mona Lisa. The musical notes taken out of a hat. The glass. The toy shotgun painting. The things he found. Therefore, everything seen–every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it–is a Duchamp. | |
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Oh, also check out Nolo Press. They publish several books about nonprofits, including: Starting & Building a NonProfit & How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation. The check. The string he dropped. The Mona Lisa. The musical notes taken out of a hat. The glass. The toy shotgun painting. The things he found. Therefore, everything seen–every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it–is a Duchamp. | |
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ty . i did find an organization a few weeks ago when i was looking ... and i was curious about it ... PANO (in Pa) that had many links on it that was helpful ....
will check out some of those other sites ... Colonel Angus may be smelly. colonel angus may be a little rough . but deep down ... Colonel angus is very sweet. | |
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ColAngus said: ty . i did find an organization a few weeks ago when i was looking ... and i was curious about it ... PANO (in Pa) that had many links on it that was helpful ....
will check out some of those other sites ... I know there is a Philadelphia Lawyers for the Arts. The check. The string he dropped. The Mona Lisa. The musical notes taken out of a hat. The glass. The toy shotgun painting. The things he found. Therefore, everything seen–every object, that is, plus the process of looking at it–is a Duchamp. | |
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ty. this is one of those "dreams" that i spend about 10 min a day on ... and there are some nice resources out there .... it does seem ...
i am not far from philly ... that is neat ! Colonel Angus may be smelly. colonel angus may be a little rough . but deep down ... Colonel angus is very sweet. | |
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Get a lawyer.
It is a similar process as setting up a for-profit corporation, but there are a few differences and, as jone70 points out, the rules are state specific. The good news is that it is not that hard to do and shouldn't cost too much (relatively speaking) if you can't find pro bono help. You might be able to do it yourself using Nolo Press books that are specific to your state, but if you screw up, you can't bring a malpractice action against yourself. If you need a reference, call other local non-profits who you know or trust and ask who they use. [Edited 4/22/10 19:46pm] a psychotic is someone who just figured out what's going on | |
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ty . always blown away by the diverse amount of information i learn at prince.org !  Colonel Angus may be smelly. colonel angus may be a little rough . but deep down ... Colonel angus is very sweet. | |
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I would contact your local Chamber of Commerce. They should be able to tell you all the legal requirements and give you advice on a broad range of affairs or tell you where to get it. You need a proper businessplan if you want a loan from a bank and an accountant to check your books. To officially set up the business you would probably need a notary or a lawyer too. | |
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