Kathy Fritz states"
>In the state of Wisconsin, in order to file for 501 c (3) status, an
>organization first has to file for Incorporation with the state. Then,
>and only then, after receiving the Incorporation can the organization
>file for nonprofit status with the US government.

Hi Kathy,

It is also the requirement in the state of NH that a non profit
incorporation be filed with the state... and then it needs a to be
filed with IRS ( federal) within an 18 month period of the state
incorporation.. then we also need to be a state licensed facility-
that requires a annual fee and multiple inspections in addition to
the incorporation and federal non profit filing...

Each states requirements vary.

Alicia  at www.ferretwise.org

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