Sustaining Your Work

Should our group become a nonprofit?

• Form an Idealist Group

  Thinking about becoming a nonprofit? Set up an Idealist Group to gauge interest and gather support for your new organization!

• Starting a Nonprofit Organization

  If you are interested in starting a nonprofit organization, these tools from Idealist.org can help you realize your goal while avoiding some of the most common pitfalls.

• Nonprofit FAQ: Start-Up

  This section responds to some frequently asked questions about how, when and if to start a nonprofit organization.

• 501(c)3 Fact Sheet

  This resource from the United States Department of Agriculture's Office of Community Development gives detailed instructions for how to file as a 501(c)3 organization and includes common mistakes and frequently asked questions.

• Nonprofit Resources: Starting a Nonprofit

  The Tucson-Pima Public Library offers this comprehensive collection of information which covers the many steps and considerations associated with incorporating as a nonprofit.

• Types of Nonprofit/Tax-Exempt Organizations in the United States

  This resource from NP Action lists all of the different kinds of nonprofit and tax exempt organizations in the United States. If you are considering becoming a nonprofit organization in the Unites States, this can help you figure out which type you should file for.

• Knowledge Center

  The International Center for Not-for-profit Law (ICNL) is an international nonprofit organization that promotes an enabling legal environment for civil society, freedom of association, and public participation around the world. This section of the site provides a wealth of resources for individuals and groups in developing and transitioning countries who are interested in entering the non-governmental/civil society sector.