501(c)(3) Nonprofit Formation

Active

Started October 2025

Formation of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to provide a formal structure for fundraising, grant applications, and community organization. This will enable us to accept tax-deductible donations and apply for larger funding opportunities. Many critical capabilities are blocked until nonprofit status is established.

Project Updates

Entity ID, EIN, and IRS Filing

Nov 15, 2025

Received Nevada Secretary of State entity ID, obtained EIN, and submitted our 501(c)(3) application to the IRS. Awaiting determination and expect the filing to proceed.

Articles of Incorporation Submitted

Oct 24, 2025

Submitted Articles of Incorporation to Nevada Secretary of State. Founding Board of Directors declared: Ben Allfree (Founder), Ed Mitchell (SAR, DRI, NSHE), and Leslie Allfree (Emergency/Disaster Response).

Pending Funding

Oct 9, 2025

Awaiting $3,000 fundraising goal to cover filing fees, legal costs, and initial operating expenses for nonprofit formation.

Project Checklist

2 of 9 completed

File Articles of Incorporation

Submit Articles of Incorporation to Nevada Secretary of State

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Reach $3,000 Fundraising Goal

Initial funding needed to cover nonprofit formation costs including filing fees and legal expenses

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File 501(c)(3) Application

Submit IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ for tax-exempt status

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Open Nonprofit Bank Account

Establish dedicated bank account for organizational finances (blocked until 501(c)(3) approved)

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Set Up Stripe Account

Enable credit card processing for merch store and donations (blocked until 501(c)(3) approved)

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Enable GitHub Sponsors

Accept recurring donations via GitHub Sponsors (blocked until 501(c)(3) approved)

easy

Activate GoFundMe Recurring Donations

Enable monthly recurring donation option on GoFundMe (blocked until 501(c)(3) approved)

easy

Set Up Amazon Affiliate Program

Enable Amazon affiliate payouts for equipment recommendations (blocked until 501(c)(3) approved)

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Launch Merchandise Store

Activate online merch store with payment processing (blocked until Stripe account established)

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