UJIMA BUSINES​S SOLUTIONS
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Behind every​ successful organization, there is a strategy.
Thinking of starting your own nonprofit organization?
Thinking of starting your own nonprofit organization?
Non-profit organizations operate for the public good. Starting a non-profit organization means that you've made it your mission to help improve the lives of others. Ujima Business Solutions can help turn your dream of starting a non-profit into a reality. We check your name, file your paperwork, and follow up with your state. All you need to do is tell us a little bit about your organization. ​When you incorporate as a non-profit, you'll not only be able to accept donations, but your donors will get to write those gifts off on their personal taxes.
Become the change you want to see in the world.
Become the change you want to see in the world.
Start making the world a better place. When you incorporate as a non-profit with Ujima Business Solutions, we'll stay with you throughout the process, helping you create bylaws, vision and mission statements, and providing you with tips on how to stay compliant and secure 501(c) status with the Internal Revenue Service.
How to start a nonprofit organization?
How to start a nonprofit organization?
Forming a non-profit organization is a little more complicated than forming other business entities and Ujima Business Solutions is here to make sure you are compliant with all state and federal regulations. Listed below are the general steps to forming a non-profit organization that our dedicated staff will guide you through.
- Business Name – Choose a business name and perform a search of the Secretary of State to ensure it is available. Nonprofits have perpetual existence. If one of the directors leaves the company or passes away, the nonprofit does not cease.
- Create Bylaws – Bylaws are specific rules and regulations written and adopted to control the actions of the members or employees. They must be filed along with other paperwork and are a requirement by the IRS.
- Appoint directors – Nonprofits are governed by a Board of Directors. This is the governing body for the organization. They have decision-making authority to set organization policy, adopt bylaws, name members of committees, and hire and monitor the executives and programs of the organization. The board of directors is liable for the actions of the organization's policies and actions.
- Hold an initial board meeting – The initial meeting of the board is held to appoint directors and adopts bylaws.
File documents with the Secretary of State or incorporate online.
IRS tax exemption application – In order to accept charitable contributions from donors, filing as a 501(c)(3) organization is a must. This is done through Form 1023. While you are filing information with the IRS, apply for an EIN number.
State tax exemption application – States have specific filing requirements and rules for non-profits as well if you would like to have tax exempt status.
