Setting Up A Organization?

Question

Hi im currently a member of the Freemasons but i want to make a small spin off but not sure how i go about it i have my own business atm but im guessing i will have to register it in a different way any help appreciated.

Answer 1

You will have to register this as a non profit.

Go to your Secretary of State -- they have all the forms you need to create a non profit in your state. Be prepared to write Articles of Incorporation, and other required documentation

Then go to the IRS to get a 501C3 certification http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/...

I 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.

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/z...

As 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.

http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorial...