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ChadonBass

Mar 12, 2012
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Pittsburgh, PA
#1
My youngest brother needs a kidney transplant. There's more to the story, but that's not why I'm posting here.

I want to do a benefit show for him to help raise the money. Do I need a non-profit business to run this legit? I'd like to ask local stores for donations and such and think that having the non-profit lable would allow me to approach largers businesses.

Any other advice would help. He was really into music (still is, but can't play right now) before his most recent issue, so I want to be able to approach the music stores and such within an area.

Figured someone here's done soemthing like this before.

Thanks
Chad
 
#3
Chad this is what he had to say by the way he is a lawyer. hope this helps RTS

Anyone can raise money for charity. If it's a one time event, it's not worth getting the 501c status. Plus he wouldn't be able to get it in time anyway.

It sounds like it's not for charity anyway, it's just for his brother. So no, there is no need for not-for-profit. He should be careful to word his info to people and indicate that the money is directly going to his brother and what for.

Businesses and stores may be willing to give money for a local person. But they will not be able to deduct it as a donation since he will not have not for profit status. So they may not be as willing to give much money. He should make it clear that he is going to give them some "good will" exposure
 
#8
Getting a non-profit ID and creating a legal entity is not an easy process to get approval and it takes a long time. I am involved with several non-profit organizations.

Good luck and best wishes for his good health and recovery.
 

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