Non-Profit Tools

Links for discovering Grants
www.guidestar.org ¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾¾ www.nozasearch.com ¾¾¾
Links for Fundraising
www.grassrootsfundraising.org
Links containing information for Nonprofits including grants and how to write them
www.about.com¾¾¾ www.usa.gov
Secretary of State Information for nonprofits in North Carolina
http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/corporations/corpfaq.aspx¾¾ “Look under Nonprofits”
Steps for Starting a nonprofit

1. Download IRS publication 557¾ www.irs.gov/publications/p557/index.html
2. Articles of Incorporation (Sectary of State).
3. EIN number Form SS4¾¾ www.irs.gov
4. Select and Develop a Board of Directors (training is essential)
5. Develop Bylaws
6. Start receiving funds and serving the public.
7. File for 501 (c)(3) ¾download form 1023 http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1023.pdf
1. You have 15 months to file from the filing of articles of incorporation. IRS is currently giving a 12 month extension if needed.
2. Determine if you need assistance or should you hire a CPA or consultant.