How do I set up a tax-exempt account for donations.?
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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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Check Guidestar which archives Non Profit Tax Forms (990's).\nYou will have to sign up, but its free to use.
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Contributions to a specific person are not tax deductible, so if you see a notation like you describe someplace, it's not true and if you donate then end up audited, it'll be disallowed.
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Try the United Way, they donate to all kinds of charities.  You give them $100 and say $20 divided 5 ways to each of these five charities.
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Heres a couple websites for you\nhttp://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml\nhttp://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html\n\nI agree with the other poster, check with your bank and see what they can do, but verify with a CPA or ideally a tax accountant (hopefully an alumni!). It can be a major headache, but you don't want to make a mistake in this area either.
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Most churches will give you a statement at the end of the year showing your donations for tax purposes. It is always good to write a check for an additional record if you need it. It is practical to claim a tax deduction because it gives you more money to donate if you wish.
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According to the IRS you need documentation for all charitable contributions, even those under $250. You should have one of the following documents for each contribution:  a. cancelled check(s);  b. receipt or letter from the charitable organization; c. credit card receipt; d. other reliable written record.  See pages 16 & 17 of IRS Publication 526.\nYou can claim a deduction for a contribution of $250 or more only if you have an acknowledgement of your contribution from the charitable organization or payroll deduction records.
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go to www.irs.gov and type in the form you need
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You need to start with your states Secretary of State and apply for a Non-Profit Foundation.  Once they have issued you the incorporation papers, then, you can send a copy of that to the IRS to get your status as a 501 (c) (3) Not for profit LETTER OF DETERMINATION.   You need that (a copy) in your application for grants and you should be just fine.
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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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Many non profits are obligated to prepare a tax document 990. They are by law obligated to give it to anyone that asks and in there you will see their sources of income.
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1) Ask your local church for help.\n2) Sell cookies to raise the money.\n3) Ask parents for a donation.\n\nThere are many more ideas you can think of.
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No profit organizations do not usually accept donations. It is considered investments from another source. Only non profit organizations accept donations.
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You have to set up an account at \n\nsbc.com
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hellow i think your looking for a sponcer you said donor i dont no where you are so i would sudgest you go to a church and ask for the list of the areas youth clubs and contact them there usualy experianced in fundraising and helpfull and a good sorce for materials ask to print leaflets and go to shops and ask to leave collection buckets in as big an aria as possible then send out the leaflets this should be a beginning  iv done fundraising before
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You should read the IRC about 501 c 3 non-profit corps. If you qualify as one of those non-profits you can find your exemption
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If I'm not mistaken, a 501(c)3 has to list its donors on its 990 form to the IRS. While that isn't necessarily a public document, you should have access to it as a member of the board.