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Marguerite writes
>In the state of Pennsylvania, I do NOT, let me repeat...DO NOT qualify
>for 501c (3). As much as I would LOVE to do that, legally I can not
>be 501c(3). I need a board of directors for one and alot of other
>qualifications. I am a family run shelter. I am not able to make a
>12 year old a board member. Therefore, I am not opposed to the idea, I
>am LEGALLY not qualified.
Legally, all you need to do is have a board of at least 3 people the
majority of whom are not members of your immediate family. Most ferret
shelters are family run, yet many of them are 501c3. It only takes
finding 2 people whom you trust who are willing to serve on your board.
Well actually, it takes a lot more than that! It takes a lot of time
and paperwork. Reading all those IRS documents and instructions can
make you go blind or at least give you a splitting headache! And all
the paperwork you have to do afterwards too.
Filing as a non-profit in your state is separate from (though necessary
for) filing for federal 501c3 status. I am not familiar with PA
regulations, but I have studied them for OH and NY. In general, if you
follow the federal guidelines for forming a board, and writing articles
of organization and bylaws, you can meet state requirements.
Linda Iroff
International Ferret Congress
A 501(c) (3) corporation, EIN 02-0580411
http://www.ferretcongress.org
[Posted in FML issue 5216]
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