starting a non-profit

Braveheartcrzy · 01-11-2006, 08:36 PM

I have a farm on long island and i own alot of rescued horses ( 18 to be exact

). I just wanted to know if anyone could tell me how to set up a non-profit for my rescue, it would make things alot easier!

Sandra-A1 · 01-12-2006, 10:45 AM

You need to contact your local Small Business Administration and/or local IRS Office.
They will be able to answer your questions and put you on the right track.

CowGirlUp1833 · 01-12-2006, 10:51 AM

You may need a lawyer to help you set up if you want your 501c3 status (Non-profit & tax deductable)

Braveheartcrzy · 01-13-2006, 06:20 PM

thanks! i'll look into it

crazydaisy · 01-19-2006, 12:45 PM

its a pain in the butt but I will help you. There is a group online that helped us with ours because I lacked the time and brainpower.

It cost ALOT to do around 1500 when it was all said and dont. Every state is different but we needed a tax idea and articles of incorperation. Its a pain I will not lie but in the end it really is worth it.

AnnaBelle02 · 01-19-2006, 12:53 PM

I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you..but I just wanted to say best of luck to you!!
Most certainly, if it were me, I would seek legal advice.

UsaHrsRidr2000 · 01-19-2006, 06:25 PM

I could do a website for you for free. I have one already done for me. Here is the url for it.http://www.freewebs.com/horseslaught...ance/index.htm

Braveheartcrzy · 01-19-2006, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UsaHrsRidr2000

I could do a website for you for free. I have one already done for me. Here is the url for it.http://www.freewebs.com/horseslaught...ance/index.htm

Thanks

I'm going to look into the whole legal proccess and see whats involved first though. But if and when we're able to set a non-profit up it would be great to have a web site.

luvs2ride79 · 01-20-2006, 02:51 PM

Contact your Secretary of State's office and find out the information on how to register as a non-profit (or not for profit) corporation. You will need a board of directors, bylaws drawn up by an attorney, and financial information. Once registered, you can contact the IRS to get your 501(3)c status. There will be forms to fill out and send in.

~Barbara

CrunchieTown · 01-20-2006, 04:02 PM

Also remember to get an accountant, sure they may seem expensive but they will deal with your finances so well and you won't have to worry

Also, do u get tax file numbers? that helps with limiting the tax.

01-11-2006, 08:36 PM	#1
Braveheartcrzy Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: usa Posts: 232 Images: 6	starting a non-profit I have a farm on long island and i own alot of rescued horses ( 18 to be exact ). I just wanted to know if anyone could tell me how to set up a non-profit for my rescue, it would make things alot easier!

01-12-2006, 10:45 AM	#2
Sandra-A1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,538 Images: 236	You need to contact your local Small Business Administration and/or local IRS Office. They will be able to answer your questions and put you on the right track. __________________ "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Dumbledore

01-12-2006, 10:51 AM	#3
CowGirlUp1833 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Holland Lake Shore, West Michigan Posts: 16,592 Images: 411 Blog Entries: 37	You may need a lawyer to help you set up if you want your 501c3 status (Non-profit & tax deductable) __________________ www.Equine-Endeavors.com Proud mom of Rusty and Stevey - the 2 best red-heads anyone could love!

01-19-2006, 12:53 PM	#6
AnnaBelle02 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,230 Images: 3	I'm sorry I don't have any advice for you..but I just wanted to say best of luck to you!! Most certainly, if it were me, I would seek legal advice. __________________ I love riding my Standardbred!

01-20-2006, 02:51 PM	#9
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,289 Images: 38	Contact your Secretary of State's office and find out the information on how to register as a non-profit (or not for profit) corporation. You will need a board of directors, bylaws drawn up by an attorney, and financial information. Once registered, you can contact the IRS to get your 501(3)c status. There will be forms to fill out and send in. ~Barbara __________________ "To be an equestrian in the classical sense is not just to be a rider. It is a position in life." --Charles de Kunffy EquineFriends.com2HotToTrot.com Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com I've Been Snowballed!**

01-13-2006, 06:20 PM	#4
Braveheartcrzy Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: usa Posts: 232 Images: 6	thanks! i'll look into it

01-19-2006, 12:45 PM	#5
crazydaisy Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 81 Images: 5	its a pain in the butt but I will help you. There is a group online that helped us with ours because I lacked the time and brainpower. It cost ALOT to do around 1500 when it was all said and dont. Every state is different but we needed a tax idea and articles of incorperation. Its a pain I will not lie but in the end it really is worth it.

01-19-2006, 06:25 PM	#7
UsaHrsRidr2000 Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aurora Colorado Posts: 553 Images: 84	I could do a website for you for free. I have one already done for me. Here is the url for it.http://www.freewebs.com/horseslaught...ance/index.htm

01-20-2006, 04:02 PM	#10
CrunchieTown Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria (Aust) Posts: 1,574 Images: 230 Blog Entries: 7	Also remember to get an accountant, sure they may seem expensive but they will deal with your finances so well and you won't have to worry Also, do u get tax file numbers? that helps with limiting the tax. __________________ Thank-you Crunchie From Now Until Forever I'll Never Stop Loving You Please check out my websites of me singing I love my HGS family and I'd love your support!! www.youtube.com/julzmusic & www.myspace.com/julzeppingstall

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