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Starting a nonprofit educational organization can be a rewarding and challenging experience. Such organizations can make a significant impact on the lives of the people they serve, and they play a critical role in society. However, starting a nonprofit educational organization requires careful planning and execution.  A 501(c)(3) educational organization is a non-profit organization that is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This section applies to organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to animals or children. To qualify for 501(c)(3) status, an educational organization must meet specific requirements. It must be organized as a corporation, trust, or unincorporated association, and its articles of incorporation or bylaws must state that it is organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes. In this article, we w...

The process of starting a nonprofit organization requires several steps, such as research, planning, fundraising, etc. As well as overcoming technical, accounting, and legal obstacles. A nonprofit formation plan is one of the steps we take, which constitutes a significant portion of what we do. There are several reasons why organizations choose to apply for the 501(c)(3) setup . Step 1. Organize a nonprofit corporation on 501(c)(3) setup Forming a nonprofit corporation requires the submission of Articles of Incorporation, state documents. An organization's directors, officers, and key personnel are generally protected from liability by forming a corporation. A corporation is formed by obtaining a federal tax identification number (FEIN) from the IRS and creating bylaws that outline the rules to be followed by its board. Step 2. Register with the Internal Revenue Service to become a 501(c)(3) after 501(c)(3) setup Starting a business is more difficult than incorporating....