Starting a Nonprofit

Creating a nonprofit corporation requires more than just filing paperwork with the state. In addition to the many legal and regulatory challenges, nonprofit founders are also developing programs and creating fundraising strategies. We help small grassroots community-based projects with our Nonprofit Start Up package. Organizations that are advancing social change and social justice are eligible for our low bono Nonprofit Start Up package, which includes guidance through the nonprofit incorporation and tax exemption process. 

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There are many steps in starting a new nonprofit. We help with:

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1. Drafting Articles of Incorporation,

2. Drafting Corporate Bylaws,

3. Drafting of Corporate Policies & Procedures, including Conflict of Interest policies, Executive Compensation policies, Financial Control policies, and more,

4. Completion of IRS Application 1023 (for 501(c)(3) status),

5. Compliance with State Charitable Solicitation Laws, and

6. Obtaining state sales tax and property tax exemptions (if applicable).

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Side Project offers a low bono sliding fee scale for organizations with annual revenue less than $5,000,000.00. Our fees and packages are customized to each project and are primarily based on the organization's revenue and complexity.