Actually, the 1023 is the application for recognition of exemption (tax-exempt
status), not nonprofit status. In order to become a nonprofit you will have to
contact your state government (most likely the secretary of state's office)
and incorporate as a nonprofit corporation, trust or association. Then you can
proceed to adopt bylaws. Once you have both of those documents, you can
proceed with filing the 1023 to apply for tax-exempt status.

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>Dear Adam, The first thing you should do is call the
>I.R.S, they have a form that you'll have to fill out
>,( off the top of my head )I believe it is called a
>501- C3. This form is used to establish non -profit
>status. You should also see if you can get an attorney
>to help draw up the charter of your orginization, and
>help you to set up the financial,and or board ,Good
>luck-this about as much as I know Dave
>--- Adam Bliss <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Greetings,
>>     This topic may have been covered here before, so
>> feel free to post any information you may have
>> directly to me at [log in to unmask]
>>     I'm looking for examples of core documents for
>> establishing a not-for-profit museum. By-laws,
>> articles of incorperation, anything I can look to
>> for
>> our own use.
>>     I'm happy to pass any information i receive with
>> anyone else who asks.
>>        Thanks in advance,
>>                          Adam Bliss
>>
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