Anarchists' guide to nonprofit startup law

By Jeff Trexler on September 27, 2007 8:32 AM | | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBacks (0)

The infoshop movement is an anarchist news distribution network. Yesterday the movement's online hub--infoshop.org--featured an interesting article forming a local infoshop center, with a particular reference to obtaining 501(c)(3) status in the U.S. There's some imprecision in the article's legal language and I don't endorse all the advice, but the article has a lot of good stuff. Below, some key points from the piece worth highlighting for all nonprofit organizations:

The terms "nonprofit" and "501(c)(3)" are not synonymous. "Nonprofit" refers to a category of legal status under state law (for example, a nonprofit as a opposed to a for-profit corporation), while 501(c)(3) refers to an organization's status under federal law as a charity exempt from federal income tax.
Not all nonprofits are charities. Not all tax-exempt organizations are charities. More on this soon!
It's all too easy to get distracted by complex legal issues at start-up, to the point of not getting anything done.
However, incorporation is typically advisable, even necessary, if your organization needs to get a bank account or sign any other contracts. Filing basic articles of incorporation can be done quickly with the assistance of a competent lawyer or incorporation service.
The details of your organization's structure will be spelled out in its bylaws. Tony Mancuso's Nolo book on forming a nonprofit organization has a decent set of model bylaws.
Obtaining recognition as a 501(c)(3) organization requires a fair bit of time and effort as well as specialized knowledge about the language of tax law.
Your organization might be able to find an existing recognized 501(c)(3) that will serve as a "umbrella" or "fiscal sponsor" for purposes of federal tax-exemption and deductible gifts. For an example of such an umbrella program in New York, check out Fractured Atlas or the Tides Center.
An effective organization "is one that is built on healthy human relationships between the participants, not on some perfect organizational plan committed to paper." Amen!

0 TrackBacks

Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Anarchists' guide to nonprofit startup law.

TrackBack URL for this entry: http://uncivilsociety.org/mt/mt-tb.cgi/23

4 Comments

Wholesale China

said:

Top China Wholesaler-Buy Wholesale Promotional Gifts Promotional Products from China.
Our main products are consumer electronics, gifts and souvenirs, health care products, beauty products, automobile parts, household items, plastic products, metal products, kitchen supplies, stationery, sports goods, toys, watches, leather products, etc.

China Wholesale Bottle Opener Wholesale Frisbee Wholesale Carabiner Wholesale Keychain Wholesale Mug Wholesale USB Flash Drive Wholesale Cup Wholesale Cap Wholesale Towel Christmas Gifts Wholesale Gift Bags Wholesale Umbrella Wholesale Vuvuzela Wholesale Socks Wholesale USB Products Wholesale First Aid Kit Wholesale Pom Poms Wholesale Clap Hands Water Bottle Wholesale Halloween Gift Wholesale Waterproof Case Wholesale Calculator Wholesale Bag Wholesale Golf Products Wholesale Stress Ball Wholesale Knife Wholesale Wallet Wholesale Lanyard Wholesale Pen Wholesale Flashlight Wholesale Watch Wholesale Candle Wholesale Apron Wholesale Fan Wholesale Lighter Wholesale Ashtray
China Wholesale Town - China's most viable wholesale supplier of promotional gifts, you can customize your own logo, no matter anywhere in the world!
Wholesale T-Shirts Wholesale Clocks Wholesale Glasses Wholesale Clothes Rack Wholesale Kitchenware Wholesale Vase Poncho Raincoat Wholesale Shoe Wholesale Furniture Wholesale Camera Wholesale Jewelry Wholesale Toys Wholesale Keyboard Wholesale Mouse Wholesale Mat Wholesale Scarf Wholesale Speakers Eye Mask Wholesale Earphone Wholesale Mp3 Recorder Pen Wholesale Tie Wholesale Clothing Wholesale Scissors Wholesale Bookmark Wholesale Mobile Phone Solar Products Lighting Products Wholesale Glass Computer Accessories Wine Set Safety Suppliers Wholesale Tableware Silicone Products Home Appliances Electrical Gifts Automotive Products Audio Video Equipment Consumer Electronics Digital Photo Frame Electroluminescent Wholesale iPod iPhone Wholesale Memory Card Wholesale Radio Wholesale Scale Wholesale TelePhone Voice Recorder Advertising Material Arts Crafts Wholesale Badge Wholesale Pin Wholesale Banner Wholesale Flag Business Gift Coca Cola Gifts Crystal Gifts Flash Gift Gift Box Giveaway Material Inflatable Products Muslim Products Valentine Gifts Vocal Concert Products Wedding Favors Beauty Equipment Wholesale Bracelet Wholesale Bangle Hair Products Health Care Products Heating Products Wholesale Helmet Lady Beauty Care Manicure Set Wholesale Massager Medicine Instrument Men Beauty Care Wholesale Mirror Patient Care Products Wholesale Pedometer Personal Safety Products Safety Products Wholesale Thermometer Cleaner Products Wholesale Coaster Garden Decorations Wholesale Hardware Tools Industrial Supplies Wholesale Racks Money Bank Coin Bank Money Clip Pet Supplies Wholesale Scissors Silicone Products Wholesale Album Book Light Wholesale Calendar Wholesale Cards CD Holde Wholesale Magnifier Mouse Pad Name Card Holder Pen Holder Photo Frame Wholesale Ruler Wholesale Stapler Wholesale Stationery Wholesale Sticker Tape Measure Wholesale Tellurion Writing Instrument Wholesale Binoculars Wholesale Compass Wholesale Dartboard Entertainment Supplies Fishing Supplies Outdoor Leisure Products Wholesale Playing Card Wholesale Raincoat Wholesale Poncho Wholesale Puzzle Sport Items Sport Support Products Wholesale Swimming Products Wholesale Tag Wholesale lable Wholesale Whistle World Cup Products Baby Products Suppliers Wholesale Bedding Wholesale Belt Wholesale Cooler Wholesale Glove Wholesale Compressed Products Reflective Safety Vest Stuffed Animals
Dining Chairs Camera Tripod Bean Bag PVC Vase Flexi Vase Sport Watch Wholesale Pillow Safety Belt Door Mat wholesale Razor Electric Shaver Wholesale Jacket Water Gun Toy Guns BB Guns Waterproof WaistPack Wholesale Briefcase ladies Briefcase Vacuum Storage Bag Computer Desk Wholesale Sweatshirt Wholesale Jeans Picnic Trolley Arm Sling Wholesale Sunglasses Novelty Table Lamp Desk Lamp Folding Table Waterproof Camera Bag Folding Stool Wholesale Chairs Laser Pointer Bouillon Spoon BBQ Grill Cell Phone Charm Wholesale Shorts Beach Shorts Wine Bottle Holder Bar Chair Beer Belt Wholesale Stamps Stamper Pen Stamp Watch Journal Book Wholesale Tape Wholesale Sweater Pet Toys Pipe Wrench iPod Case iPhone Case Spoon Scale Novelty Lamp LCD Monitor Garden Bench Water Spray Fan Misting Fan Wholesale Sprayer Coffee Mug Coffee Cup Wholesale Bibcock Bubble Gun Wedding Bubble Shaker Cup Cocktail Shaker Bottle Opener Ring Ring Opener USB Vacuum Cleaner USB HUB Wholesale Dinnerware Compostable Dinnerware TV Stand Rubber Bands iPod Cable iPod Case Bicycle Helmet Bicycle Light Keychain USB Flash Drive Ultrasonic Cleaner Work Coat Solar Floating Light Cutlery Set LED Watch Cutting Board Shower Cap Outdoor Shower Bathroom Furniture Smoke Alarm Detector Wholesale Mattress Cake Towel Garden Water Fountains Hair Straightener
China Suppliers, Custom Logo Imprinted, Promotional Products, Promotional Gifts, Promotional Items, Wholesale Suppliers, Wholesale Merchandise, Dropship Wholesale, Wholesale Accessories, Wholesale Directory

China Wholesaler Town - China's most viable wholesale supplier of promotional gifts,

Wholesale Umbrella you can customize your own logo, no matter anywhere in the world!

Wholesale Lighter
Successful corporations realize

Wholesale Camera
that well-planned and well-executed employee incentives play an important

Wholesale Speakersrole in helping reach objectives,

Wholesale Razor building company morale,

Wholesale Jewelryand rewarding both the employees and the valued customers.Wholesale Socks
With promotional and novelty gift items, China Wholesale Town

Wholesale Furniture International became a specialist in providing branding services.

Recorder Pen We proud ourselves in being fast and accurate.

Wholesale Scarf
We can put your logo on all the products from our OEM / ODM ection.

Wholesale Chair
Most of our items can be decorated with logo or personalized with personal engraving.

ladies Briefcase We delivering to virtually every country in the world
Computer Desk. Our warehouse and office

are staffed by a young team of Chinese and Western staff

Vacuum Storage Bag
. Our professional staff will contact you as soon as possible to provide you with the best quality service through the mail and the telephone.Wholesale Briefcase
We can provide customers around the world with many well-produced goods and good service,Wholesale Toys
because of many years of

experience in friendly and

Wholesale Stress Ball
cooperative relations with many Chinese factories and suppliers.

Wholesale Fan Here you can find all the most popular,

Wholesale Clocks stylish, high-quality goods.

Wholesale Sweatshirt
China Suppliers, Custom Logo Imprinted,
Wholesale Wallet Promotional Products, Promotional Gifts, Promotional Items,

Waterproof Waist Pack Wholesale Suppliers, Wholesale Merchandise, Dropship Wholesale, Wholesale Accessories, Wholesale Directory

China Wholesale Town - Most Reliable China Wholesale Suppliers,

Wholesale Ashtray Custom Logo Imprinted Promotional Gifts,
Promotional Items Products, Giveaway Material!Wholesale Pen

If you want to start your business with some daily used items,
Wholesale Pillow here is the site you need to check. It offeres many products like

Bottle Opener, T-Shirts, Carabiner

Wholesale Frisbee and Umbrella, Pen,

Wholesale Carabiner
ect.
Under each product section, there are some detailes classification. For

Wholesale Keychain, there are Coffee Mug, Water Bottle. For
Wholesale Socks
and
Wholesale USB Products, there are also some detailed classifications.

Wholesale Waterproof Case China Wholesale Town - China's most viable wholesale supplier of
Promotional Gifts, you can customize your own logo, no matter anywhere in the world!

China Wholesale Town - Most Reliable China Wholesale Suppliers, Custom Logo Imprinted Promotional Gifts,
Promotional Products Items, Giveaway Material!
If you want to start your business with some daily used items,
Wholesale Kitchenware here is the site you need to check. It offeres many products like

Wholesale Pom Poms, T-Shirts, Carabiner

Wholesale First Aid Kit and Umbrella, Pen,
Bottle Opener ect.
Under each product section, there are some detailes classification. For
Wholesale Cup, there are Coffee Mug, Water Bottle. For
Wholesale Clap Hands
and
Wholesale Water Bottle, there are also some detailed classifications.
China Wholesale Town - China's most viable wholesale supplier of
Promotional Gifts, you can customize your own logo, no matter anywhere in the world!

Wholesale Apron
Top China Wholesaler-Buy Wholesale Promotional Gifts Promotional Products from China
Our main products are consumer electronics, gifts and souvenirs,
Wholesale Lanyard, health care products, beauty products,
Wholesale Carabiner, automobile parts, household items, plastic products, metal products,

Wholesale Mug, kitchen supplies, stationery, sports goods, toys,
Wholesale Christmas Gifts, watches, leather products, etc.
Tips for Choosing Sports
Wholesale Halloween Gift; One Way To Protect Your Device -
Wholesale Waterproof Case; Introduce The
Wholesale Lanyard For You; Customized Cheaply Prices Promotional Caps-Wholesale Bag; And the
Wholesale Clothes Rack
also gradually become recognized best promotional product; Buying A Gift For your Friend Who Likes Reading-Wholesale Golf Products; Customized Printed
Wholesale Vase

Personalization/Engraving Services
Some items, such as Crystal Award and Metal Coaster and Metal Money Clip and
Metal Luggage Tag and
Metal Keychain etc,
crystal material or metal material products. Camera Tripod require a plate to be added for engraving.

Wholesale Clothing
These plates can added as your request.Bean Bag

Debossing/Embossing
Debossing services are offered on leather items. Such as
Leather Wallet and
Leather Mouse Pad and
Conference Folder and
Leather Name Card Holder etc, Debossing is a method that depresses yor company name or logo down into the surface of a leather item.
Eye Mask

Wholesale EarphoneThis method displays your company logo through the leather goods without color,

Water Guncommonly known as "blind debossing".
Wholesale MatWe use this method to ensure quality of your goods. Over time,

Wholesale Keyboardcolor that is added to leather will fade or flake away.

Screen/Silk Screen PrintingWholesale Jacket
Screen or silkcreen printing is popular for our non-textile products.
Poncho RaincoatThis screening can be either single or multicolored. such as
Pen and and
USB Flash Drive and
Tape Measure and
Mug and
Water Bottle and
Umbrella and

Inflatable etc, plastic material, leather material, metal material,
Wholesale Knifesilicone material, rubber material, Wholesale Candletextile material are available.

EmbroideryWholesale Mouse
At Corporate Snobs we pride ourselves in offering some of the best choices of customization in the industry.Wholesale Calculator
Our embroidery options are available for most of our monogrammed Tote Bag and
Apron and
Cap and
Embroidery Coaster and
Towel etc textile products.?

Decoration styles vary per item.

PVC Vase
Each decoration style will be listed in the product page.

Wholesale Mp3For various products,

Wholesale Tie decoration options are available for customer to choose type of engraving desired.

BB GunsThis will be noted as a choice with the item.Wholesale Earphone Promotional Products, Promotional Gifts,

Electric Shaver Promotional items from China,

Toy Guns Custom-made gift Wholesale, Promotional Giveaway Material!

Sport Watch Wholesale Merchandise,

Safety Belt Wholesale Suppliers, Wholesale Dropship,

Door Mat Wholesale Distributors, Wholesale Accessories,

Wholesale Watch Wholesale Directory, Discount Wholesaler

Flexi Vase

china wholesale town - most reliable china wholesale Wholesale Mug suppliers, custom logo imprinted Bottle Opener promotional gifts, promotional products items, giveaway material!promotional gifts
Top China Wholesaler-Buy Wholesale Wholesale Keychain Promotional Gifts Promotional Products Wholesale Ashtrayfrom China.

November 24, 2010 1:17 AM

designer handbags

said:

Gucci,Chanel,Hermes,Prada as the most fashionable designer handbags brands, representative vogue & fashion. Our Gucci handbags,Chanel handbags,Hermes handbags,Prada handbags outlet can satisfy all your brand handbag dream! Select our highest quality replica handbags at cheap price, and you can be the center of attention at every occasion!

November 30, 2010 4:31 AM

aa2050

said:

NEVERTHELESS, THE CIVIL LAW is and must be neutral about who has a more noble or rewarding faith. Office 2010The breakaway parishes ought to win everyMicrosoft Office 2010facet of the lawsuit not because their beliefs or their politics are better,Microsoft wordbut because both law andOffice 2007equity, along with common sense, Microsoft Office are onMicrosoft Office 2007their side. Not only does Virginia state lawOffice 2007 keythe Division StatuteOffice 2007 download explicitly apply to just such a situationOffice 2007 Professional as now exists, but the history Outlook 2010especially of The Falls Church argues againstMicrosoft outlookthe claims of the Virginia Diocese Microsoft outlook 2010 which they have disassociated.Windows 7 the ones who on their own

December 20, 2010 4:21 AM

solar

said:

The main use of Solar China energy to work, when the Solar Panel during the day in the Monocrystalline Solar Panel, the light energy into electricity stored in Polycrystalline Solar Panel, and then from the Flexible Solar Panel at night as the lawn of the Amorphous Solar Panel (light emitting diode) to provide power. The main advantages of Portable Solar Panel, Solar Regulator, 12V Solar Regulator, and 24V Solar Regulator.

Combination of several problems in the 48V Solar Regulator Solar Light Regulator. Solar lawn light control switch, designers often use photosensitive resistor to automatically switch MPPT Solar Regulator, solar cell itself is actually an excellent Solar Inverter sensors, light activated switch with it, features better than the Modified Sine Wave Inverter. For just a 1.2VNi-Cd batteries using Pure Sine wave Inverter lawn lamp, Inverter With Charger module from the four Grid Tie Inverter in series, low voltage, low light at lower voltage, and even days without the Battery Charger is lower than 0. 7V, causing Solar Power System switch failure. In this case, just add a Solar Kit directly coupled DC Solar System, you can solve the problem AC Solar System.
the level of battery voltage control load by Solar Home System. Solar lawn Grid Tie Solar Systemoften time-continuous rain Solar Light can be maintained high, and this increases Solar Flashlight cost. We are in continuous rain Solar Lawn Light reduced the battery voltage Solar Road Stud and the number of Solar Street Light, or to reduce Solar Camping Light day time, so we can reduce the system cost.
Solar Charger encapsulated form. At present Solar MP3 Charger are mainly two kinds of packages, laminating and epoxy. Solar cell lamination process can guarantee more than 25 years of working life, Epoxy though it was beautiful, but the Solar Phone Charger life of only 1-2 years. Therefore, 1W following low-power solar lawn light, life requirements in the case of not too high, you can use epoxy package, there are provisions for the use of solar energy lawn lamp life, it is recommended to use laminated packages.
flashes dimmer. Gradually MPPT Solar Controller light is a good way to saving one hand, it Capacitor china increase the effects of Solar Laptop Charger, on the other hand can be controlled by changing the duty cycle of the battery flashing the average output current, extended working hours system, or under the same conditions, can be reduced solar power, the cost will be significantly reduced.
three-color Motor Run Capacitor switching speed of energy efficient lamps. This problem is very Wind Turbine China, it even determines the life of Solar Iphone Charger, three-color color Wind generator China efficient start up to 10-20 times the starting current, the system to withstand such a large current circumstances, may have a significant voltage drop solar lawn light can not start or repeated Windmill China, until the damage.

Anarchists' guide to nonprofit startup law

Categories:

Tags:

0 TrackBacks

4 Comments