Where can I find financial statements and tax records for non profit organizations?
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Start at www.bridgestar.com - devoted to nonprofits but designed with a "business" perspective.  You'll find the link/answer you're looking for.
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I don't think there is a website.\n\nThey have to report income, but I don't think they have to report worth. \n\nAlthough there is not a website you may be able to find financial disclosure information  at a local university library. (check here http://www.worldcatlibraries.org/wcpa/ow/eb66b19880682eca.html }\n\n\nReports are printed annually. Public disclosure documents are available from:\n\nLegislative Resource Center \nB-106 Cannon House Office Building\nWashington DC, 20515\nPhone: (202) 226-5200\nOffice Hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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You file your articles with the Texas Secretary of State.  Forms are available at TX SOS website (see link below) and I'm sure the mailing address is on the form or elsewhere on the site.  There will be a filing fee, I don't know what Texas' is off the top of my head, they're typically anywhere from $50-300.  You're going to need an Employer Identification Number, go to IRS website (click on link below) and fill in the online Form SS-4.  Also, any corporation needs to have bylaws, just Google "texas bylaws forms" and see if you can get some for free.  And, finally, use your EIN to open a separate bank account for the corporation, very important to keep personal and business funds separate.
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Many non profits are obligated to prepare a tax document 990. They are by law obligated to give it to anyone that asks and in there you will see their sources of income.
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I have found a website that compiles various resources on starting a non profit. I especially like the Minnesota Council of NonProfits because the site gives information on governance, developing strategic alliances, fund raising and other ingredients of successfully running a non profit. \n\nhttp://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znpbib.htm\n\nAs for funding your non profit, I suggest you check out Foundation Center to help you gain ideas on how to properly establish your organization and get support from private foundations. They have the most extensive database of private donors, and they publish a magazine that can be very helpful to your new non profit.\n\nhttp://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/index.html\n\nI was previously involved in the setup of a non profit, and we were able to get a pro-bono lawyer who set up everything for us, including getting the 501c3 tax status. Contact other non profits in your area and check if there are lawyers willing to work for free to get you started. \n\nFor detailed information on how to start a non profit, I suggest you read the following books:\n\n- Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization -- by Joan M. Hummel\n- Starting and Running a Non-Profit Made Easy by Entrepreneur Press, David H. Bangs\n- Starting & Building A Nonprofit: A Practical Guide by Peri Pakroo
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A good local CPA firm will be able to help set up a non-profit charity and they can also help you file the annual reports that the IRS requires. The Nevada State Board of Accountancy (THE LINK IS BELOW)\n \nGood Luck
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Each of those organizations has a website where you could find material.  You could get additional info by going to www.findarticles.com and seaching for articles on each organization.  Limit the seach to "free articles only."  Also, you could go a library and check the Encyclopedia of Associations or its online equivalent.
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http://www.irs.gov/app/freeFile/jsp/index.jsp\nThis is the site I have used for about 3 years now.
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Always check out a company through the Better Business Bureau: http://search.bbb.org/\n\nFor a nonprofit, use one listed with the NFCC or AICCCA: http://www.debtadvice.org/takethefirststep/locator.html\nhttp://www.aiccca.org/ \n\nFor self-help guidance, consult the debt articles on Bankrate.com. All the advice is free. Good luck!
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For private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center. They have databases of foundations who give to other non profits, academics, as well as a different database fo individuals http://www.fdncenter.org \n\n\nhttp://www.cfda.gov\nhttp://www.grants.gov\nhttp://gtionline.fdncenter.org\nhttp://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol66/grants.htm\nhttp://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html
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Go to a company's website and look for their financial statement.  All companies have a link to their financials for their investors.
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If it happens to be a US public company, that information can be found on SEC filings, by following the link below.\n\nIf it happens to be a not for profit organization, you can find that from the Form 990, which is public information. Guidestar is one place you can find the 990s.\n\nIf the above don't apply, you'll have to call them and ask
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This page contains GREAT links on how to start a non profit business\n\nhttp://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znpbib.htm\n\nTo get you started on the road to fund raising, I suggest you check out Foundation Center. They have trainings on how to start a non profit and various databases containing information on funding institutions.\n\nhttp://fdncenter.org/\n\nFor detailed information on how to start a non profit, I suggest you read the following books:\n\n- Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization -- by Joan M. Hummel\n- Starting and Running a Non-Profit Made Easy by Entrepreneur Press, David H. Bangs\n- Starting & Building A Nonprofit: A Practical Guide by Peri Pakroo
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A non-profit and not-for-profit organization are the same.
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IRS.GOV  look in pub 80 circular A this is a business guide also pub 535 business exp you can look up IRS tax publications and it will give you a list and what they are about. I hope this helps
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The Foundation Center has a number of free resources for starting a nonprofit organization and helpful information on successfully applying for grants.\n\nFirst you need to incorporate a nonprofit organization.  From the Foundation Center:\n\nForming a new nonprofit is a process that involves two distinct stages. Generally, you will need to establish your organization by filing articles of incorporation with the appropriate agency in your state (usually the secretary of state). You will also need to secure federal income tax exemption by filing the appropriate forms with the Internal Revenue Service. see whole article and list of resources, including an online tutorial about how to start a nonprofit at http://fdncenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/starting_nonprofit.html\n\nThe IRS page with information for chaities/nonprofits is here: http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html
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The official website of the state of TN has a guide for filing a non profit organization http://www.tennessee.gov/sos/forms/fg-np.pdf . You can find all the forms for filing non profits here http://www.tennessee.gov/sos/bus_svc/forms.htm#nonprofit\n\nI have found a website that compiles various resources on starting a non profit. I especially like the Minnesota Council of NonProfits because the site gives information on governance, developing strategic alliances, fund raising and other ingredients of successfully running a non profit. \n\nhttp://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/znpbib.htm\n\nAs for funding your non profit, I suggest you check out Foundation Center to help you gain ideas on how to properly establish your organization and get support from private foundations. They have the most extensive database of private donors, and they publish a magazine that can be very helpful to your new non profit.\n\nhttp://fdncenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/establish/index.html\n\nI was previously involved in the setup of a non profit, and we were able to get a pro-bono lawyer who set up everything for us, including getting the 501c3 tax status. Contact other non profits in your area and check if there are lawyers willing to work for free to get you started. \n\nFor detailed information on how to start a non profit, I suggest you read the following books:\n\n- Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization -- by Joan M. Hummel\n- Starting and Running a Non-Profit Made Easy by Entrepreneur Press, David H. Bangs\n- Starting & Building A Nonprofit: A Practical Guide by Peri Pakroo