#130 - How to Start a Nonprofit Organization

Today we answer the question could you, should you, and why would you file for nonprofit status? There are a lot of pros and cons for doing this, so let's cover how it could apply to your music. Resources: The Balance Small Business: Pros and Cons of Nonprofit Incorporation (article) Christian Band Help: Should a Christian Band be a Nonprofit? (article) Recommended  Book: Nonprofit Kit for Dummies (this was very helpful for me) Recommended Book: Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide (another great book, more textbook like but very complete) Recommended Book: Grant-writing for Dummies (so you can get foundation support) Form 1023-EZ (express nonprofit application from the IRS)