how to apply for a 501c non-profit status for a church?
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I used to work for a non-profit.  Try the following:\n\nhttp://www.501c3.org/faqs.html\n\nhttp://www.form1023help.com/\n\nhttp://nonprofitsupportcenter.com/helpdesk/users/kb.php?id=10029&category_id=1&sid2=
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Depends what you'd like to do.\n\nIf you want people to donate money to your group and recieve a tax deduction, you would need to apply for 501(c) status.\n\nIf you just want to form a group and do whatever charitable work, you don't need any type of legal organization.
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ask your church if they have work you could do for money
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Do fundraisers.  Our church collects soda cans and it got us like $500.  Good Luck.
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"You run into problems when you start making money, because you have to operate under their 501(3)c filing, unless you file for your own"\n\nThis is not true, most have specifically state you have an independent ministry. Additionally the ULC is not a 501(3)c church.
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Rules vary from parish to parish.  As a matter of fact - some parish by-laws predate Diocesan canons....so the definition can vary greatly.\n\nCheck the parish bylaws - if they mention "communicant status" - which they should, for voting purposes (especially if they are incorporated and have a 501(c)(3) non-profit status) - the bylaws should clearly define that term for you.\n\nOtherwise - check the canons for the Diocese - they MUST define those terms.  Your Bishop will send you a copy if they are not available on-line.
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If it's a public school. go to the school district office.  If it's a religious school, inquire at the church
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best way to go about it is go to your church.  If they can't help they can point you to places that can help you or give you information.\nGood luck!
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To set up a non-profit (501)(c)(3), you need to do a lot.  Here's a site to begin:\n\nhttp://www.1800net.com/nprc/howto.html
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Take one step at a time.\n\nFirst, you need a plan, like starting a business.  You already have a vision of the operations.  You also need to determine the location and the cost of building, renting or buying.  Identify all licenses and qualifications that you will need.  Estimate the number of employees, if any, that will be required and how much they will be paid.  Estimate other expenses and plot them out on a spreadsheet.\n\nThen you need to look into funding.  Inquire into local, state and federal agencies to see if there are any grants available for your type of operation.  Some governmental agencies who are charged with caring for orphans may even be willing to outsource.  Also, look into private funding through foundations.  If a large capital outlay will be required upfront, say to build the home, then you may need financing.\n\nOnce you feel your planning is complete, then you will need an attorney who is familiar with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.  You want to make sure that your non-profit corporation will be tax exempt.\n\nAfter your non-profit is incorporated, then you will be ready to raise funds, get financing, buy or rent property, get licensed and start caring for children and animals, while at the same time earning a living doing what you love to do.
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First of all pray and ask God which church to send you to. then once you are going there for a while and they are preaching the truth ten tell the pastor you would like to be a member of that church. pray and make sure God is in it.
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The official website of the state of TN has a guide for filing a non profit organization http://www.tennessee.gov/sos/forms/fg-np.pdf . You can find all the forms for filing non profits here http://www.tennessee.gov/sos/bus_svc/forms.htm#nonprofit\n\nI have found a website that compiles various resources on starting a non profit. I especially like the Minnesota Council of NonProfits because the site gives information on governance, developing strategic alliances, fund raising and other ingredients of successfully running a non profit. \n\nhttp://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znpbib.htm\n\nAs for funding your non profit, I suggest you check out Foundation Center to help you gain ideas on how to properly establish your organization and get support from private foundations. They have the most extensive database of private donors, and they publish a magazine that can be very helpful to your new non profit.\n\nhttp://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/index.html\n\nI was previously involved in the setup of a non profit, and we were able to get a pro-bono lawyer who set up everything for us, including getting the 501c3 tax status. Contact other non profits in your area and check if there are lawyers willing to work for free to get you started. \n\nFor detailed information on how to start a non profit, I suggest you read the following books:\n\n- Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization -- by Joan M. Hummel\n- Starting and Running a Non-Profit Made Easy by Entrepreneur Press, David H. Bangs\n- Starting & Building A Nonprofit: A Practical Guide by Peri Pakroo
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you need to register as a nonprofit organization - there are legal and tax issues related to accepting donations.\n\nYou should first check the Small Business Administration website guide for setting up a nonprofit business at http://www.sba.gov and also the IRS site at http://www.irs.gov for information on how to register your company as a nonprofit before you can accept donations.
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Go to the IRS website, fill out all of the forms, get signatures and everything else, and submit - however, it is not easy nor common for an individual to get a 501c - and it cannot be for the benefit of an individual or family.
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First, contact your state's Secretary of State office.  They handle corporation filings and can tell you what you need to do to change your status based on the laws of your state.  Check to see if your Secretary of State has a website.  Many have websites with a wealth of information as well as downloadable forms.\n\nAfter that, look to the irs.gov website.  They have a whole section on nonprofits as well as all the forms you'll need in pdf format which you can print right off the web.
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Through your local council would probably be your best bet. However you will probably have to set up a small constituted organisation as a community voluntary organisation and apply through that. (You'll need a Treasurer, Secretary and Chairperson and maybe 2 or three other members).\n\nIs there any organisation in your area which is like a community mapping organisation that helps community voluntary sector organisations with funding applications/advice etc.\nAnyway council should be your starting point.\n\nA few organisations that you could apply to if you where to become a constituted organisation; \nBBC Children in Need.\nJoseph Rowntree Foundation.\nBig Lottery Fund Small Grants.\nRagdoll Foundation.\nGood Luck!
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Have a clear goal/purpose for the organization.  Get experienced volunteers on board to help you. You will need by-laws as well as incorporating documents.\n\nDepending upon the state, you may be able to file through the mail or internet. Try corporation comission, tax board or other regulatory agency. Usually your state web site is the best place to start. Articles of incorporation can be very simple, just fill in the blanks. You may need to do a name search to make sure no one else has your organization's name.\nIf you wish to be tax exempt check with your state tax board and irs.gov.\nYou will have to meet different qualifications depending upon which type of exemption you are looking for.\nTake some time now and fill out all the paper work. Keep a calandar of what forms are due when.  Your organization will have yearly and possibly quarterly forms that they must fill out. Make everyone aware of this.\nIf you plan to have a small budget the expenses are low but even a larger organization should be under $500 or so.