501c3 Status

Primary task masters: Dan and Mark


 * 1) Get a Seattle City Business license - $67 with late fees and credit/debit surcharge. DONE by mfoster...awaiting paperwork via postal mail
 * 2) Register our state business license Assigned to mfoster
 * 3) File our state taxes with the Department of Revenue - We can almost assuredly declare no revenue, donations are not counted as revenue if your a state nonprofit. - Medium priority, can easily be backdated. ^^ who is doing this, and when?
 * 4) Create a EIN/TIN or create one if we don't have one. DONE by mfoster..EIN Assigned (2014-04-25): 46-5557264
 * 5) Register a DUNS Number <--who is doing this and when? Dan?
 * 6) Obtain a copy of our bylaws, or create them based on FG Portlands DONE by mfoster
 * 7) Obtain a copy of our Articles of Incorporation DONE by Jon
 * 8) Secure a signed letter stating that we operate under the Filipino Community Center's 501c3 status & get a copy of the IRS Letter of Determination of 501c3 status for the Filipino Community Center. Assigned to Jon
 * 9) Open a checking account @ BECU mfoster will do this soon (Q4), and now that we have an EIN it should be non-blocked. mfoster, jon to finish this up
 * 10) Open a credit card, build credit so we may avoid deposits on monthly services when we get them, and make getting loans or renting/leasing space significantly easier.
 * 11) Create a Paypal account to use for sales@ DONE by Dan
 * 12) 501c3 filing - step by step guide by the IRS (url?), ask to expedite to avoid waiting potentially 3 to 11 months. There are a few steps here... 1) draft the paperwork 2) review with a lawyer 3) file with the IRS.
 * 13) Then we're a full blown 501c3 & could start sponsoring other up and coming nonprofits, give tax deductible donation receipts (we already do this often through FCS), etc