Nonprofit Creation Resources

With nearly 100 new nonprofit organizations forming every day in the United States, there is a competitive market for funding and programs throughout the country. If you are considering starting your own nonprofit, there are a number of options to investigate to ensure you create a sustainable and unique organization that serves the needs of your constituency.

Have you considered alternatives to starting an independent nonprofit corporation? Nonprofits are businesses too and can fail just as easily as any new business like a restaurant. It is important to explore the best strategies in serving the individuals or target groups you care about and to not duplicate efforts already in progress. Instead of forming a corporation you may want to consider a donor advised fund with your local community foundation or begin a giving circle.

If you are interested in exploring the options in serving your passion, contact EDA Consulting to set up an initial free consultation.

For more information on nonprofit creation, visit the EDA Consulting Cafe, join EDA Consulting's e-newsletter, list serv and Facebook group.

News, Reading & Articles

• Before You Start a Nonprofit: The Essential Steps
• Can one nonprofit create another?
• Form a nonprofit corporation
• Treasury Department Issues Revised Anti-terrorism Guidelines for Foundations and Charities
  
• IRS Discusses Plan to Revise Nonprofit Tax Form
• Charities Struggle With Postal-Rate Increases
• News: U.S. Supreme Court Hears Grassroots Lobbying Case
• Congress Urged to Reform USA PATRIOT Act
• FDA Issues New Conflict of Interest Guidelines

Additional Resources and Websites

• Guidestar
• How to start a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation
  
• Quality 990
• IRS Tax Exempt Organizations
• Managing a Nonprofit
  
• OMB Watch
• Independent Sector
• Independent Sector- Accountability
• IRS- Charities and Nonprofit Organizations
• Tax Analysts- Exempt Organization Tax Review
• Center for Nonprofit Creation
• Idealist.org- Nonprofit FAQ
• Nonprofit Expert
• Google for Nonprofits
  

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