Nonprofit Formation

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The Civics Center

Assist with Incorporation and Filing for 501c3 Status

Summary:

Assist an organization bringing nonprofit registration to high schools by helping them to incorporate and file for 501c3 status.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: US (CA)
About the Organization: The Civics Center is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing voter registration to every high school in America. Every year, four million Americans turn 18 and become eligible to vote. But less than half of them do so, because they are not registered.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Legal Issue(s):

The Civics Center has been fiscally sponsored for several years and would now like to become an independent 501(c)(3) organization. They are seeking assistance both incorporating and filing for 501(c)(3) status. The Civics Center team anticipates incorporating in CA, given the location of their employees and offices. However, they would appreciate guidance on whether this makes sense, or whether they should consider another jurisdiction. The Civics Center’s founder is an attorney, and there are attorneys on the Advisory Board.  However, they would appreciate assistance from an expert in this area as they move forward.

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Proximity for Justice

File for 501c3 Status

Summary:

Assist an organization supporting incarcerated individuals by helping them file for 501c3 status.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S. (NY based)
About the Organization: Proximity for Justice is an organization dedicated to helping incarcerated individuals receive the tools, skills, and connections they need to reenter society successfully. They bring CEOs, community leaders, victims of crime, philanthropists, law enforcement, public policy makers, academics, and formerly incarcerated people together inside prisons with those who live and work there in events designed to encourage dialogue, forge connections, and inspire change.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Proximity for Justice incorporated in NY in 2019, but has not filed for 501c3 status. They missed the initial application deadline and have been working through a fiscal sponsor. They are now seeking assistance filling for nonprofit status, including completing any necessary documentation related to missing the deadline.

 

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GNYPWD

Establish a 501c3

Summary:

Assist a social enterprise providing an accessible and inclusive platform to young people with disabilities by establishing a 501c3.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S. (open to suggestions on where best to incorporate)
About the Organization: GNYPWD provides an accessible and inclusive platform to young people with disabilities around the world to help them learn, develop their capacity, find meaningful opportunities and resources, and advocate for their rights and lead disability-focused movements. They do this through their tech platform and community programs.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Currently, GNYPWD has a for-profit entity in the US that owns their technology, and the organization uses a fiscal sponsor for tax-exempt activities (e.g., upskilling and career development offerings). Because they are growing and applying for larger grants, they would now like to establish their own 501c3. They are seeking assistance incorporating/filing for non-profit status. Additionally, they would appreciate guidance on how best to structure the relationship between their for-profit and the new non-profit entity.

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