Small Business Philanthropy: How Does It Work?

What you are describing is something known as a "commercial co-venture" (aka "Cause Marketing"). In Massachusetts, a commercial co-venturer must...

While at first blush, this would seem simple - and in some ways, it probably is - qualifying as a 501(c)(3) "supporting" organization like you...

Is an unregistered nonprofit tax-exempt?

From the IRS website: Churches and organizations (other than private foundations) with annual gross receipts normally $5,000 or less are not...

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How do I apply to obtain a TIN number for a corporation established in California?

Do you mean a Federal Employer Identification Number or FEIN? If you do, then they are very easy to get online (and for FREE!) yourself at:...

Are you saying that the studio is refusing to pay for selective participant's competition fees (specifically your daughter for not re-upping) for...

Is it possible to create a one man non-profit sole proprietership business in California ?

From your post, I believe you might have some confusion about actually being able to "own" a nonprofit organization. A nonprofit can not be "owned"...

If you are on a tight budget, I would recommend using the NOLO guides over Legal Zoom. Further, the IRS just implemented a new online form 1023EZ...

Which status do I file, 501c3, 509, ect...?

As my colleague mentioned, from the facts you present it sounds like you are seeking to establish a "supporting" organization, which is more...

Do I have to file for 501c(3) status to run my own charity organization?

There is a distinction that should be made between a "nonprofit" organization and a "tax-exempt" organization. There are many, many nonprofit...

This is actually a somewhat complex question, as "blanket" can mean several things. If you mean that the central organization is applying for a...