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== Activities ==
== Activities ==


=== Helpful links ===
=== Task List ===
* http://managementhelp.org/strt_org/strt_np/strt_np.htm
* http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/ohio/forming-nonprofit-corporation-ohio
* http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/articles-incorporation-nonprofits
* http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p557.pdf


=== Type of Non-Profit? ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 85%; text-align: center; width: auto;" border=1
* [http://www.irs.gov/charities/nonprofits/article/0,,id=96189,00.html 501(c)(7) Social Club]
|-
* [http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/article/0,,id=96099,00.html 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization]
! Task
! Status
! Assigned To
! Due Date
! Description
! Next Step
|-
| Get a lawyer
| unassigned
|
|
| It would be good to get someone who can look over our legal documents and inform us about our responsibilities, liabilites, etc.
|
|-
| File for tax exempt status
| in progress
| Dave
| 2009-08-31
| We have to fill out federal form 1023 (see below) and send it to the IRS to become a 501(c)3.
| Fill out [[Form 1023 Draft]]
|-
| Register with Ohio AG
| unassigned
|
| 2009-08-31
| All non-profits are required to register with the Ohio AG to insure that we are complying with the rules that govern non-profits.
| Waiting on: File tax exempt status, Hold Organizational Meeting
|-
|}


=== To Do: ===
=== To Do: ===


* draft mission statement
* appoint board members ([[http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/ohio/forming-nonprofit-corporation-ohio|ohio requires minimum of 3]]) ([[http://www.ag.state.oh.us/business/pubs/char/guideBoardmembers_nonfoundation.pdf|ohio guide for board members]])
* get a lawyer
* get banker and bank account
* get insurance agent
* draft articles of incorporation and get board approval
* draft bylaws and get board approval
* [http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/businessServices/Filing%20Forms%20%20Fee%20Schedule/532.aspx  file for incorporation with state] ([http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/publications/busserv/Nonprofit.pdf ohio state guide to non-profits])
* file for federal tax-exempt with IRS - [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1023.pdf Form 1023] ([http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1023.pdf instructions]) or [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1024.pdf Form 1024] ([http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1024.pdf instructions])
* get state tax exemption from state
* get state tax exemption from state
* get property tax exemption from city
* get property tax exemption from city
* get solicitation license
* get solicitation license
* get mail permit
* get mail permit
* get federal employer number
* get unemployment insurance req's
* get unemployment insurance req's


== Governance ==
== Governance ==
(This has become its own page...) [[Governance]]
This has become its own page: [[Governance]]


== Fund Raising Ideas ==
== Fund Raising Ideas ==
This has become its own page: [[Fundraisers]]
== Forms ==
=== Ohio Form 532 - Articles of Incorporation ===
* http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/businessServices/Filing%20Forms%20%20Fee%20Schedule/532.aspx
* filled out at the meeting on [[June 9, 2009]]
* See: [[Articles of Incorporation]]
=== Federal Form 1023 - Tax Exempt Status ===
* HacDC is posting theirs in draft form on their wiki: http://wiki.hacdc.org/index.php?title=Form_1023_Draft
* Here is ours: [[Form 1023 Draft]]
* [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1023.pdf Form 1023] ([http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1023.pdf instructions])
* [http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1024.pdf Form 1024] ([http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1024.pdf instructions])


* http://hackerspaces.org/blog/2009/05/18/fundraising-ideas-we-got-them/
=== Ohio form CFR-1 ===
* http://www.kickstarter.com/learn-more
* prosper.com, zopa.com
* "deli dollars" http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/delidollar-offers-route-to-business-funding-1071370.html
* swap meet
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/The_Club_Mate_Pattern The Club Mate Pattern]
* [http://hackerspaces.org/wiki/Metalab/Lessons_learned Metalab Lessons learned]
* bake sale
* classes
* contests


=== Membership Dues ===
* register with Ohio AG (after 501c3)
* http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Services/Non-Profits/Charitable-Registration


=== Fund Rasing Kick-off Party ===
=== Ohio Form 534A - Name Registration ===


=== Selling Beverages ===
* http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/businessServices/Filing%20Forms%20%20Fee%20Schedule/534a.aspx
* cost to file: $50


=== Classes ===
==== questions / answers ====
 
* check one - trade name / fictitious name: '''fictitious name'''
* name being registered: '''Hive13'''
* name of registrant: '''Sad Bee, Inc.'''
* the registrant is a ...: '''Ohio Corporation, charter number=1864505'''
* address: '''(jason's)'''
* general nature of business: ?
 
=== Membership Application ===
 
* [[Membership Application]]
 
=== Liability Waviers ===
 
Combine these two documents into one:
 
* [[Release of Liability]]
* [[Limit of Liability Form]]
 
== References ==
 
=== Helpful links ===
* http://managementhelp.org/strt_org/strt_np/strt_np.htm
* http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/ohio/forming-nonprofit-corporation-ohio
* http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/articles-incorporation-nonprofits
* http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p557.pdf

Latest revision as of 10:36, 21 June 2010

Members

Activities

Task List

Task Status Assigned To Due Date Description Next Step
Get a lawyer unassigned It would be good to get someone who can look over our legal documents and inform us about our responsibilities, liabilites, etc.
File for tax exempt status in progress Dave 2009-08-31 We have to fill out federal form 1023 (see below) and send it to the IRS to become a 501(c)3. Fill out Form 1023 Draft
Register with Ohio AG unassigned 2009-08-31 All non-profits are required to register with the Ohio AG to insure that we are complying with the rules that govern non-profits. Waiting on: File tax exempt status, Hold Organizational Meeting

To Do:

  • get state tax exemption from state
  • get property tax exemption from city
  • get solicitation license
  • get mail permit
  • get unemployment insurance req's

Governance

This has become its own page: Governance

Fund Raising Ideas

This has become its own page: Fundraisers

Forms

Ohio Form 532 - Articles of Incorporation

Federal Form 1023 - Tax Exempt Status

Ohio form CFR-1

Ohio Form 534A - Name Registration

questions / answers

  • check one - trade name / fictitious name: fictitious name
  • name being registered: Hive13
  • name of registrant: Sad Bee, Inc.
  • the registrant is a ...: Ohio Corporation, charter number=1864505
  • address: (jason's)
  • general nature of business: ?

Membership Application

Liability Waviers

Combine these two documents into one:

References

Helpful links