A nonprofit organization (NPO) can be established to advance a program and institution associated with the arts, culture, science, religion, social services, education, health and healthcare, children’s and animal protection without a profit motive. Each one is founded to make lives better, rather than to make money. A nonprofit organization(NPO) can be established to advance a program and institution associated with the arts, culture, science, religion, social services, education, health and healthcare, children’s and animal protection without a profit motive. Each one is founded to make lives better, rather than to make money. The sheer numbers in the nonprofit sector make start-up a challenge.ESC-US Affliates can help you start a nonprofit. Plan and Build Your 501(c)(3) Carefully NPOs are frequently begun by like-minded people coming together for the support of a cause that, at least potentially, has major social implications. They can also be formed for private causes, if they fulfill slightly different criteria under applicable laws. So planning is important.The term 501(c)(3) refers to a provision of the Internal Revenue Code that deals with exemptions from income tax on the contributions received from individuals and corporations by the organization. In addition, donors receive tax deductions for their contributions. However, this tax exemption is available only to organizations pursuing a specified set of activities. Certain activities, such as political campaigning, influencing or lobbying for legislation, are excluded. You Don’t Have to Struggle, We Will Help The good news is you don’t have to struggle with the process of starting 501(c)(3) nonprofits. You should not have to. You are establishing a nonprofit to better this world, not to spend your time completing stacks of paper work. Click here to fill out our Nonprofit Startup Readiness Form. Click here to find the ESC of Houston guide on How to Start a Nonprofit. Many ESCs will help you learn about the legal steps to choose a nonprofit entity, the legal duties and responsibilities of the officers and directors in the management of a nonprofit, the business risks, entity formation documents, picking a name, obtaining a tax identification number, forms for governance such as bylaws, resolutions and preparing meeting minutes and meeting agendas. They have numerous resources that can help in all phases of starting up. If you have already completed your 501(c)(3) application, you can also request a consultant to help you develop your financial plan by filling out a request for consulting assistance. Starting a 501(c)(3) charitable organization has many pitfalls. Making your nonprofit succeed requires sound planning, and answers to many questions before your start. Let us help. Category: News & UpdatesBy Darlyne KoretosJanuary 7, 2014Tags: Nonprofit Author: Darlyne Koretos Post navigationPreviousPrevious post:ESC-US Network Statistics At A Glance…NextNext post:Five TrendsRelated PostsESC of Florida Appoints Joel Greenbaum as President & CEOFebruary 17, 2023Wendi Wilson Named President & CEO of Executive Service Corps of Central Oklahoma (ESCCO)February 17, 2023Free Report and Webinar: "Race to Lead: Women of Color in the Nonprofit Sector"March 28, 2019Helpful Resources: Running a Successful Peer-to-Peer CampaignMarch 21, 2019Acquisition Expands Services to NonprofitsJanuary 22, 2019Michael Williams Named Executive Director of ESC of the TriangleJanuary 15, 2019
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