Nonprofit Formation

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Consultation (3) Contracts (1) Finance/Fundraising (1) Nonprofit Formation (2) Nonprofit Governance (3) Regulatory (1) Research (1) Tax Exempt/Nonprofit (5) Visa/Immigration (1)

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The Wellbeing Project

Incorporate and File for 501(c)(3) Status

Summary:

Assist a French nonprofit that is researching and advocating for the wellbeing of changemakers by helping them to incorporate and file for 501(c)(3) status in the United States.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S. (potentially incorporate in DC)
About the Organization: Changemakers are on the frontlines of the world’s biggest challenges. They are activists, community health workers, social entrepreneurs, teachers, nurses, social workers, and much more. Their work builds a more caring and healthy world. But the reality is that by doing this brave and challenging work, changemakers are at great risk of difficulties such as burnout and depression. The Wellbeing Project is the global leader in researching and advocating for the wellbeing of changemakers. Co-created with Ashoka, Georgetown University, Impact Hub, Porticus, Skoll Foundation and Synergos, The Wellbeing Project is building a culture of inner wellbeing where changemakers have support to take care of themselves and where it is clear that tending to their wellbeing profoundly helps both them and their work.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being
Legal Issue(s):

The Wellbeing Project is seeking assistance incorporating and filing for 501(c)(3) status in the United States. One of the organization’s primary advisors is based in DC. However, they are open to suggestions from the volunteer attorney on the best place to incorporate given their work and needs.

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Grassland Cameroon

Assist with 1023 Filing and Governance Documents

Summary:

Assist a Georgia nonprofit supporting female smallholder farmers in Cameroon with their Form 1023 filing and governance policies/documents (work was begun and largely completed by a pro bono attorney but needs to be reviewed and finalized).

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S. (Georgia Nonprofit)
About the Organization: Grassland Cameroon is a social enterprise that produces cornmeal porridge sourced from female smallholder farmers in Cameroon, whom they finance with farm inputs each planting season.
Legal Entity Type: Hybrid (nonprofit + for-profit affiliates)
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being
Legal Issue(s):

In 2024, Grassland Cameroon formed a separate U.S. entity called Farm to Thrive, a Georgia nonprofit corporation.  Farm to Thrive is in the process of completing its Form 1023, but the 1023 needs to be finalized and filed with the IRS.  Corporate governance policies and documents have also been drafted for Farm to Thrive by attorneys but need to be reviewed and finalized. The work was started (and largely completed) by Lex Mundi attorneys who have transitioned from their firm. The organization now just needs help getting across the finish line.

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