How to Start a Nonprofit Homeschool Support Group
Homeschooling has become more popular in recent years. Setting up a nonprofit homeschooling support group requires the same skills, time and effort as those involved in setting up a small business. The only difference here is that this is a nonprofit venture. The process involves two major tasks: setting up a nonprofit corporation and getting approved for nonprofit, tax-exempt status.
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Set up your legal entity. First register your group as a nonprofit corporation. You can do this through your secretary of state's office. You can also use an online incorporation service, such as BizFilings.com and LegalZoom.com, to make the process easy.
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Apply for approval as a charity by filing form 501(c)(3) with the the IRS. It will give your homeschooling support group tax-exempt status and allow people to make tax-deductible donations to your nonprofit group. The application process is lengthy; it could take several months. You are better off employing the services of seasoned professionals to handle your 501(c)(3) filing, instead of trying to do it yourself. LegalFilings.com can handle both your incorporation and your 501(c)(3) application at a reasonable price.
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Figure out a fund-raising strategy. Decide on how best to raise money for your new nonprofit. Options include raising funds online and offline, as well as collecting membership dues from those who join your support group.
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Develop an advertising budget and strategy. Devise a strategy to find people in the homeschooling community in your area, both to recruit as members for your support group and to share support.
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Set up the logistics. Whether you will have an office or will operate from your home, decide where your central location will be. Also, if you decide to hold regular meetings for your support group, you must locate a convenient meeting place (or places). You are now ready to start your operation.
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