Should You Create a New Nonprofit? And How?
Thank you for your interest in Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta (PBPA). Due to our limited capacity, we are unable to provide one-on-one assistance to organizations in obtaining their 501(c)(3) status. However, we do have a number of free resources to guide nonprofits through the process.
Should you set up a 501(c)(3) nonprofit?
- ·Podcast: So You Want to Start a Nonprofit? Key Considerations for Aspiring Founders
- ·PBPA Webcast: A New Nonprofit? Should You Create One and the ‘Determination’ Needed for 501 c3 status
- Candid provides knowledge base guides about starting a nonprofit organization:
- Candid: Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?
- Includes a free self-paced learning course.
- Includes a free hour-long video.
- Candid: Is Starting a Nonprofit Right for You?
- Candid: Nonprofit Startup Assessment
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- Registration required. There is a fee for the classes.
- Helps you assess readiness to start a nonprofit and directs to resources that build your skills and knowledge as a founder.
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How to set up a 501(c)(3) nonprofit?
- IRS Guidelines and Considerations: Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status Publication
- Establishing a Georgia Nonprofit Corporation
- BoardSource Guide to Starting a Nonprofit Organization
You’ve formed a 501(c)(3) in Georgia, so how do you keep it compliant?
- PBPA Staying Legal Publication: Best Practices for Operating a 501(c)(3) in Georgia
- PBPA Webcast: You Got Your 501c3 Status, Now What?
- PBPA Web Series: Legal Issues for New Nonprofits
Additional PBPA Resources
You do not need to be a 501(c)(3) to access these free resources.
Community Resources for New Nonprofits.
Disclaimer – Fees may apply.
- Georgia Center for Nonprofits occasionally offers classes to start a nonprofit that are listed on their website under events. There is a fee for the classes.
- They also have a guide GCN: Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Georgia
- Georgia Lawyers for the Arts occasionally provides classes to start a nonprofit organization. There is a fee for the classes.
This information presents general guidelines for Georgia nonprofit organizations and should not be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney to address your particular situation.