Sep. 18, 2005 - What are the Benefits of Non-profit Status???
Is your group a non-profit organization? What are the benefits for a group that becomes a non-profit? What type of non-profit status would be beneficial for your group?
Last year I began a process of turning our learning cooperative into a private Christian school for home-educated students. This road had many twists and turns but the end result was well worth the effort! With just a little additional record keeping, we now have the status of "school" and this has opened many doors for our families. How would you like to be able to issue accredited diplomas, get donations from major stores, be able to "write off" portions of your coop expenses, etc.??
Over the next few months I will be creating a website to share the step-by-step process of turning your homeschool group into a non-profit organization. I'll also be sharing references and links that will help you in the journey.
I look forward to fielding any questions that support group leaders may have and will do my best to answer them for you quickly and thoroughly. Please let me know of your own experiences in establishing your organizations business status so I can share these with others.
Looking forward to the exchange! I will post the website address as soon as it is finished!
Blessings,
Tricia McQ
Comments
Sep. 24, 2005 - Incorporation and tax exemption
Posted by Anonymous
PLEASE GIVE THIS INFO SOON....our group is large and it is difficult to get donations. The fact that you say it is easy excites me!!!!!! I'm already too busy (like all leaders)! Thanks! Cathy in St. Louis
