How to start a non-profit organization in Nevada?
I am a college tutor and a senior university student. Some friends and I want to start a group to go and teach for free under privileged kids or any other kids who are struggling at school. I have already talked to our local library and they are willing to provide the rooms for our sessions but I was wondering, are there any legal paper work that need to be done or something in order for us to become an actual non-profit organization? Oh by the way we live in Las Vegas, Nevada so please keep that in mind.
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Answer 1 :
You could incorporate as a not-for-profit organization in Nevada. That will only mean you don't need to pay state taxes as a corporation and it may mean that you need to do a ton of paperwork. Why do you want to make an organization? Can you make it under the aegis of the university? That would give it legitimacy without going through lots of hoops.
Answer 2 :
NFP - create a corporation (with all the attendant paperwork). Then, seek a dispensation from the IRS to be declared a 501c3. Wait 10 years for the IRS to respond.
Answer 3 :
First you have to form a corporation in Nevada. Then you have to get tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. go to www.irs.gov click "charities and nonprofits" There's tons of info there.
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