Sunday, June 24, 2012

Assem. Reilly Explains MMA OppositionSMALL BUSINESSES: APPLY FOR A $250,000 GRANT!

Mission Small BizThis NEVER happens. And we do mean never.

You own a small business. People think you've got it easy, but there's no such thing as a 40 hour work week for you, right? You don't get paid health insurance, a paid vacation and sick days? And if you get sick...you work. You do it all and do what you can to drive your business forward. Yet in spite of your best efforts, nonprofits always get the grants and the glory, right?

Not any more! Banking giant, Chase, is working together with online marketing specialist, LivingSocial, to help stimulate the economy and promote the key to our American economy: Small Business. To that end, they are awarding up to 12 individual grants of $250,000 to 12 small businesses! Unbelievable. Truly. Unbelievable.

The catch? THIS PROGRAM ENDS June 30, 2012.

Don't delay another minute - take action NOW! First, email HERE for more information, then, fill out the form below to get your name on the Notification List, and we'll keep you informed of the status of this Grant Program!
 

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

IRS Rates have increased again!

You may not be aware that starting January 1, 2010, the IRS began increasing their tax-exempt application form fees from $300/$750 to $400/$850. That's a $100 increase per section.

I'm sure the development of your tax-exempt, nonprofit organization is very important to you - just like service is very important to us. Don't waste your precious time and money trying to setup your organization alone - call me and let my specialists take care of the hard work for you. To date we have a 100% Approval ratio with the IRS!

The next step to help you move forward is up to you - are you ready? If so, give me a call or email me and let’s work out a plan to get you started. We’re getting a lot of business in, and will have to start turning projects away…so the sooner you call the better - seriously!

Hope to hear from you soon. Meanwhile, feel free to check out our website: NonProfitServices.org

Does being a Nonprofit Corporation mean we're a 501(c)(3)?

What a great question - and one I'm asked all the time.

The short answer: NO! Not even close.

Unfortunately, a lot of people contact me saying they did their own nonprofit incorporation, and now they're ready to apply for grant funding. The truth is all they are is a nonprofit corporation. They are NOT tax-exempt. (And that begs the question: did they incorporate properly? Did they include all the IRS provisions? In most cases they have not - but that's a subject for my next article!)

When one incorporates as a nonprofit organization, that is done through your state. The corporation is now a legal entity, and the articles act as your guideline for running the nonprofit business. Obtaining nonprofit corporate status with your state does not automatically carry over to the federal government, however, and the Feds are the only ones who can approve you for that much sought-after 501(c)(3) status.

"Nonprofit" is really a misnomer, however. A 501(c)(3), while it is in most cases a nonprofit corporation, is should really be referred to as a "tax-exempt" corporation. Meaning as long as the funds you raise are done so with your stated purposes in mind and used for those purposes, those funds will not be taxed.

So pretty much you must first incorporate as a nonprofit corporate with your state. THEN you must file an application with the IRS, requesting tax-exempt or 501(c)(3) status.

Once you've gotten the approval of both your state and the IRS - you may then call yourself a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, and obtain grant funding.

And while most states will automatically recognize your federal tax-exempt status - most will still require you register with them as well, so be sure to check with your state to see what their requirements are for your situation!

For additional information, call Travis Belcher @ 865.694.3900.

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

The Innovation Fund

What a good time to start a new nonprofit organization If you heard the speech by President Obama today, then you'll know the new administration is working hard to change the climate for the nonprofit sector, reduce troops in Iraq, and use taxpayer dollars for supplanting volunteer efforts. Through the Innovation Fund, President Obama and his team is determined to find the "hidden gems" - that is those nonprofit organizations that have a proven track record in providing proven solutions to our nation's issues. He wants to obtain strategic advice from grassroots organizations; learn how to scale-up government efforts; and partner in providing real-time solutions for the needy in OUR country.

To this end, the new administration will provide resources to help those special nonprofits chosen to reach their full potential and will in fact network with the nonprofit sector to achieve their goals.

If you are interested in serving your country and forming a nonprofit organization to become one of those hidden gems, give us a call - we can help you get your organization started! 865.694.3900.

Monday, June 05, 2006

IRS Fees 1023 Application Filing Fees are going "up to" $900!

Get your Nonprofit Organization Started TODAY!

You may not be aware that starting July 1, 2006, the IRS will be increasing their tax-exempt application form fees from $500 to $900 - quite a substantial increase; the average filing fee will be around $750! Only those organizations who have this exclusive insight, and submit their application by the deadline date of July 1st, will be able to save $250 on their application fee.

GPNS has prepared for this situation by clearing our schedule for the next 3 (three) weeks - and our complete staff is poised to assist those who make the decision NOW to begin working on their nonprofit setup.

Since we can only do so much work for so many organizations during this three-week period, our assistance can only be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Fortunately, if you are ready to setup your tax-exempt organization and are still interested in our services, we are offering a LIMITED 30% Discount off the originally quoted price, but this offer is only good until June 26th, 2006.

I know your tax-exempt, nonprofit organization is very important to you - just like service is very important to us…that’s why I’m sending this email to you today! The fee of $500 is hard for some organizations to come up with - but $750 is even harder! With only 3-weeks to prepare your corporate papers, complete your Federal 1023 Application and more, time is of the essence, so if you’re interested, please let me know right away!

Again - we are offering this ONE TIME ONLY special discount of 30% off of our originally quoted price, BUT we need to hear from you soon. To make payment easy for you, we can set up a payment plan (upon approval); and we can take: Master Card, Visa, Discover, Check Card and PayPal - meaning we’re doing everything we can to help you move forward, make that important step, and not only setup your tax-exempt organization, but save money and time getting it done!

The next step to help you move forward is up to you - are you ready? If so, give me a call or email me and let’s work out a plan to get you started. We’re getting a lot of business in, and will have to start turning projects away…so the sooner you call the better - seriously!

Hope to hear from you soon. Meanwhile, feel free to check out our website: NonProfitServices.org


Regards,


Travis Belcher
GPNS
865.694.9482
Mr. Belcher - Please Call Me!

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Grant Writers and Nonprofit Organization Services

Hope you'all are working on getting your nonprofit, tax-exempt corporations setup!