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Filing for non-profit status
- Thread starter julie
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Fortunately for us we have lawyers as members like Piper to steer you in the right direction.
BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
Fortunately for us we have lawyers as members like Piper to steer you in the right direction.
BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
Fortunately for us we have lawyers as members like Piper to steer you in the right direction.
BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
Fortunately for us we have lawyers as members like Piper to steer you in the right direction.
BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
Fortunately for us we have lawyers as members like Piper to steer you in the right direction.
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<br />BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
<br />
<br />As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
<br />
<br />BTW I think the idea is awesome. Although Beth Sufian is great she does charge & for some people that % could be used somewhere else.
<br />
<br />As to "legal" issues that is what Beth is for. But definitely the SSI/SSDI help would be a huge benefit for any CFers!
lightNlife
New member
As someone who recently went through all the hooplah to start a non-profit (Addiction Overcome, Inc. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)">http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)</a> let me warn you that it can be a HUGE headache. You'll need to have all your ducks in a row well before you can just file.
Things to consider:
1. Who will be your donors?
2. What is your budget?
3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
4. You'll need a board of directors
5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
Things to consider:
1. Who will be your donors?
2. What is your budget?
3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
4. You'll need a board of directors
5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
lightNlife
New member
As someone who recently went through all the hooplah to start a non-profit (Addiction Overcome, Inc. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)">http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)</a> let me warn you that it can be a HUGE headache. You'll need to have all your ducks in a row well before you can just file.
Things to consider:
1. Who will be your donors?
2. What is your budget?
3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
4. You'll need a board of directors
5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
Things to consider:
1. Who will be your donors?
2. What is your budget?
3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
4. You'll need a board of directors
5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
lightNlife
New member
As someone who recently went through all the hooplah to start a non-profit (Addiction Overcome, Inc. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)">http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)</a> let me warn you that it can be a HUGE headache. You'll need to have all your ducks in a row well before you can just file.
Things to consider:
1. Who will be your donors?
2. What is your budget?
3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
4. You'll need a board of directors
5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
Things to consider:
1. Who will be your donors?
2. What is your budget?
3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
4. You'll need a board of directors
5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
lightNlife
New member
As someone who recently went through all the hooplah to start a non-profit (Addiction Overcome, Inc. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)">http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)</a> let me warn you that it can be a HUGE headache. You'll need to have all your ducks in a row well before you can just file.
Things to consider:
1. Who will be your donors?
2. What is your budget?
3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
4. You'll need a board of directors
5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
Things to consider:
1. Who will be your donors?
2. What is your budget?
3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
4. You'll need a board of directors
5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
lightNlife
New member
As someone who recently went through all the hooplah to start a non-profit (Addiction Overcome, Inc. <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)">http://addictionovercome.blogspot.com)</a> let me warn you that it can be a HUGE headache. You'll need to have all your ducks in a row well before you can just file.
<br />
<br />Things to consider:
<br />
<br />1. Who will be your donors?
<br />2. What is your budget?
<br />3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
<br />4. You'll need a board of directors
<br />5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
<br />
<br />Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
<br />
<br />Things to consider:
<br />
<br />1. Who will be your donors?
<br />2. What is your budget?
<br />3. You need to draft by-laws (UGH!)
<br />4. You'll need a board of directors
<br />5. It will cost you thousands of dollars in the process, and that's if you go with an "inexpensive" service like Legal Zoom.
<br />
<br />Good luck. Starting this is not for the faint of heart. I was greatly disappointed with how the process went for me. Had I known it was going to be so rough, I never would have bothered.
Julie....I think something like this is greatly needed. I am just "thinking out loud" here. Would it be hard to define for the general public how what you have to offer is much different than a social worker because of your lack of a law degree? Though I must say I am very aware and appreciative of your talent<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have some experience with a C-Corp. I served on a board during the stages when they were getting the by-laws written and working out the details. I was the treasurer and it did take a few years to pay the legal bills in setting it up and doing it right. Would it make more sense to set up a simple S-Corp or other and charge a nominal or sliding scale fee based on need. I have an S-Corp and it is beneficial for deductions, retirement, and other things. Again, as Piper pointed out, I don't know where you draw the line with giving legal advice and simply helping fill out the forms and move in the right direction. That is where you may need a lawyer to clearly define that line for you. Also, in my experience in the "speech therapy" world, it is always better to charge a small amount for services. On one end of the spectrum, it helps people maintain a certain amount of dignity. On the other end, it gives people a certain amount of respect for the whole process. Free is not always a good thing; but, that is just my 2 cents. Hope this helps and please keep us posted. BTW, an S-Corp can be pretty simple to set up and maintain.
Julie....I think something like this is greatly needed. I am just "thinking out loud" here. Would it be hard to define for the general public how what you have to offer is much different than a social worker because of your lack of a law degree? Though I must say I am very aware and appreciative of your talent<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have some experience with a C-Corp. I served on a board during the stages when they were getting the by-laws written and working out the details. I was the treasurer and it did take a few years to pay the legal bills in setting it up and doing it right. Would it make more sense to set up a simple S-Corp or other and charge a nominal or sliding scale fee based on need. I have an S-Corp and it is beneficial for deductions, retirement, and other things. Again, as Piper pointed out, I don't know where you draw the line with giving legal advice and simply helping fill out the forms and move in the right direction. That is where you may need a lawyer to clearly define that line for you. Also, in my experience in the "speech therapy" world, it is always better to charge a small amount for services. On one end of the spectrum, it helps people maintain a certain amount of dignity. On the other end, it gives people a certain amount of respect for the whole process. Free is not always a good thing; but, that is just my 2 cents. Hope this helps and please keep us posted. BTW, an S-Corp can be pretty simple to set up and maintain.
Julie....I think something like this is greatly needed. I am just "thinking out loud" here. Would it be hard to define for the general public how what you have to offer is much different than a social worker because of your lack of a law degree? Though I must say I am very aware and appreciative of your talent<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have some experience with a C-Corp. I served on a board during the stages when they were getting the by-laws written and working out the details. I was the treasurer and it did take a few years to pay the legal bills in setting it up and doing it right. Would it make more sense to set up a simple S-Corp or other and charge a nominal or sliding scale fee based on need. I have an S-Corp and it is beneficial for deductions, retirement, and other things. Again, as Piper pointed out, I don't know where you draw the line with giving legal advice and simply helping fill out the forms and move in the right direction. That is where you may need a lawyer to clearly define that line for you. Also, in my experience in the "speech therapy" world, it is always better to charge a small amount for services. On one end of the spectrum, it helps people maintain a certain amount of dignity. On the other end, it gives people a certain amount of respect for the whole process. Free is not always a good thing; but, that is just my 2 cents. Hope this helps and please keep us posted. BTW, an S-Corp can be pretty simple to set up and maintain.
Julie....I think something like this is greatly needed. I am just "thinking out loud" here. Would it be hard to define for the general public how what you have to offer is much different than a social worker because of your lack of a law degree? Though I must say I am very aware and appreciative of your talent<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have some experience with a C-Corp. I served on a board during the stages when they were getting the by-laws written and working out the details. I was the treasurer and it did take a few years to pay the legal bills in setting it up and doing it right. Would it make more sense to set up a simple S-Corp or other and charge a nominal or sliding scale fee based on need. I have an S-Corp and it is beneficial for deductions, retirement, and other things. Again, as Piper pointed out, I don't know where you draw the line with giving legal advice and simply helping fill out the forms and move in the right direction. That is where you may need a lawyer to clearly define that line for you. Also, in my experience in the "speech therapy" world, it is always better to charge a small amount for services. On one end of the spectrum, it helps people maintain a certain amount of dignity. On the other end, it gives people a certain amount of respect for the whole process. Free is not always a good thing; but, that is just my 2 cents. Hope this helps and please keep us posted. BTW, an S-Corp can be pretty simple to set up and maintain.
Julie....I think something like this is greatly needed. I am just "thinking out loud" here. Would it be hard to define for the general public how what you have to offer is much different than a social worker because of your lack of a law degree? Though I must say I am very aware and appreciative of your talent<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I have some experience with a C-Corp. I served on a board during the stages when they were getting the by-laws written and working out the details. I was the treasurer and it did take a few years to pay the legal bills in setting it up and doing it right. Would it make more sense to set up a simple S-Corp or other and charge a nominal or sliding scale fee based on need. I have an S-Corp and it is beneficial for deductions, retirement, and other things. Again, as Piper pointed out, I don't know where you draw the line with giving legal advice and simply helping fill out the forms and move in the right direction. That is where you may need a lawyer to clearly define that line for you. Also, in my experience in the "speech therapy" world, it is always better to charge a small amount for services. On one end of the spectrum, it helps people maintain a certain amount of dignity. On the other end, it gives people a certain amount of respect for the whole process. Free is not always a good thing; but, that is just my 2 cents. Hope this helps and please keep us posted. BTW, an S-Corp can be pretty simple to set up and maintain.