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 [Posted in FML 5890]