FAQ | the-visiongroup

What type of organizations qualify for 501c3 status?

The most common types of 501c3 organizations include churches, nursery schools, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Four H clubs, Community Organizations, Parent Teacher Associations, Heart funds, tuberculosis societies, societies for crippled children and adults, muscular dystrophy associations, multiple sclerosis societies, YMCA’s, YWCA’s, Little Leagues and similar organizations, Symphonies, orchestras, bands, glee clubs, choruses, libraries, civic improvement associations. Give us a call to see if your organization qualifies for 501C3 status.

How much extra should we budget for fees assessed by government agencies?

You should budget $50 – $100 for your articles of incorporation or articles of amendment. Allow an additional $100 if you require expedited services. If your organization plans to receive less than $10,000 per year over the next four years, you should budget $400 for IRS processing fees. If your organization plans to receive more monies, then you should budget $850 for the IRS processing fees.

Do I Need All My Papers In Order Before Starting The Project

Not at all! We expect you're starting totally from scratch.

All that we ask is that you choose a name for the organization, select at least 3 board members and have a vision of your planned programs and activities.

We'll hold your hand through the process and take care of all the IRS techie stuff for you.