how to register a religious organization in America?
91607
:{\nIf it is a church you do not have to. The government does not control churches. (separation of church and state)\nIf it is a ministry or charity you should register it as a 501 c3 corporation with the IRS and the Corporation Commission.
383674
You'll probably need to draft a mission statement for your charity, explaining in detail its goals and objectives. Any governmental agency (not to mention potential partner organizations) will want to see this. You need to know exactly what your non-profit organization is going to try to accomplish. Just stating that it's a charity will not be enough; you need a detailed plan, described in full detail.\n\nCheck out this website for some further information on registering non-profit agencies:\n\nhttp://www.managementhelp.org/strt_org/strt_np/strt_np.htm
557809
You start with your secretary of state.  Try on line for your state.  In Kansas, it costs about $35 to get registered with the state as a "Non-Profit Organization" and then you need to file with the I.R.S. to get a letter of determination as a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization and then you can receive donations from others and you will be on your way.  \nThe State will likely want a set of bylaws and articles of incorporation plus their fee.  You may need to be 18 years old, but the Secretary of State will have that answer.  If you have serious money already, you can hire an attorney to draw up the needed papers, or, you can do it yourself if you have courage.  There may be a "Dummies" series book, or something like that if you want to do it   yourself.\n\nFor media, all you have to do is send out a press release and let them know something you are doing that is newsworthy.  Especially if you are in a small town, they are hungry for news.  At your age, you might get a local T.V. station to do a human interest story on it.  You will need a board of directors for your group, and that could be something that would give you coverage.\n\nGood luck and make it happen.\nPlease let me know how it turns out.  lsadams@ruraltel.net
252180
Mission statement and goals then a non profit license then the registration of the NPO is a start. \nFound a site for more info below. Good Luck
780300
There is www.watchdog.com. Here not only are they registered but you can find out who they are in your community and how far away from you they live and how close they are to churches and schools.
1126767
Your best bet is to contact a local church.
412311
go to:\n\ncopyright.gov\n\nGives rules and regulations for registering.\nYou don't need an attorney.\nYou can do it yourself.  It's simple.\n\nGood luck.
599737
if your looking for who to register through try \nwww.tucows.net \n\nor check Www.verisign.com
156992
find a church that don't care about spelling , then admit that you aren't willing to work for a living. If this works- post their address, it will boost their membership.
297556
The organization's web site should have a link for access to their annual report which would provide some financial information.\n\nIf the organization is in the US, according to the IRS you may verify an organization's tax-exempt status and eligibility to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions by asking to see an organization's IRS letter recognizing it as tax-exempt.  You may also confirm an organization's status by calling the IRS (toll-free) at 1-877-829-5500.  \n\nAlso from the IRS: http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=139025,00.html You have the right to inspect, and obtain a copy of, a tax-exempt organization's:\n\n- annual information returns (e.g., Form 990);\n- exempt status application materials; and\n- notice of status under section 527(i) \n\nin person at the organization's principal office, or its regional or district offices, during regular business hours.  You may also request copies of such materials in writing.  The organization may charge a reasonable fee to cover copying and mailing costs.\n\nYou are entitled to inspect, or receive a copy of, any annual return for three years from the date the return was required to be filed (or, for an amended return, from the date it was filed).  For more information, see our frequently asked questions on returns disclosure, the final regulations published in IR Bulletin 1999-17, or Disclosure Requirements.\n\nFor exemption application materials, you are entitled to inspect, or receive a copy of, the organization's exemption application (Form 1023, 1024, or other document required to be filed), any papers filed in support of the application, and any determination letter issued by the IRS with respect to the application.  You may also obtain copies of determination letters from the IRS by filing Form 4506-A, Request for Public Inspection or Copy of Exempt or Political Organization IRS Form. A fee may be charged for copies.\n\nYou can search charitable organizations under the Better Business Bureau also at http://www.bbb.org\n\nGuidestar (as someone mentioned) is also very good.
702831
Sally Ann, Shriners, Knights of Columbus & most local community service groups all have programs. Check your local phone directory to make contact & then it's a simple matter of registering. Believe it or not there is a Santa Clause out there for you & your family.
876814
Call the local church and see if they can offer any assitance
186148
Absolutely not! Government funds are not to be allocated to religious organizations. The founding fathers of the United States of America would be turning in their grave. When religous groups want to start taking advantage of federal fund and programs, then those same groups can start paying taxes.
272520
"Is WICCA a real recognized tax-exempt religion?"\n\nIn order to become a tax-exempt organization, you just need to fill out the proper government paperwork.\n\nhttp://www.nfconline.org/main/info/guides_forming.htm\n\n"Do they really have sex rituals?"\n\nSome of the hard-core Traditionalists still engage in actual Great Rites, but its largely fallen out of favor - most groups use a more mainstream-friendly symbolic Great Rite.\n\nhttp://home.earthlink.net/~twyern/twyern_09.html\n\n"I have been interested in joining WICCA for a long time, but don't know who to contact."\n\nA good way to start would be to look up your local area on Witchvox, and contact someone.\n\nhttp://www.witchvox.com/xvn.html
362572
Try this site:\n\nIdealist.org\n\nAnd good luck!
610207
You can get ordained at the site below. Texas does not appear to require any formal registration with the state.
60439
best way to go about it is go to your church.  If they can't help they can point you to places that can help you or give you information.\nGood luck!