How to Start a Foundation (in progress)

We are currently undergoing the process of obtaining legal status. Eventually, this area will document all forms and organizational documents.

Steps Status Develop your mission, vision, reason for existence 2004-2005 Develop a Buisness Plan March 2006 link Form a Board of Directors 2004-2005 link Write Articles of Incorporation; file with the state Incorporated August 7, 2006 Write Bylaws March 2006 Have board meeting, approve bylaws, elect officers, form committees April 9, 2006 Set up office, mailbox, etc August 21, 2006 Obtain an EIN number August 21, 2006 Obtain a bank account transitional account: February 2005; account under EIN still to set up File for Federal Tax Exemption in progress File with state board of chairities to do