Trying to start a nonprofit can be confusing!
While people do not like to hear this advice, it is sometimes better to join an existing group rather than try to start a new organization.
According to the The National Center for Charitable Statistics the IRS will soon release a list of organizations that have had their federal tax-exempt status automatically revoked for failing to file an annual information return or notice with the IRS for three consecutive years!The reason this site was created was to help you have the right tools and knowledge you need to succeed. If you have a question just ask. I'll do my best to point you to the right answer or I'll be upfront and tell you I don't know the answer.
