The Robert Hilbert Nonprofit Resource Center and all PPLD facilities are now operating without restrictions. Interested in how the Library has responded to COVID-19? Click here: https://ppld.org/COVID-19, to learn more.
While we are now operating at normal capacity, staff from the Robert Hilbert Nonprofit Resouce Center are still available to assist you with your funding research needs remotely. Please email kedson@ppld.org for more information.
The Robert Hilbert Nonprofit Resource Center no longer has capacity restrictions. The resource center is now open from 10 am - 5 pm, Monday through Saturday. Please call (719) 531-6333 x6141 or email kedson@ppld.org if you have questions.
Interested in starting a nonprofit, but not sure where to go? This guide will provide information on how to get started, what you should think about before getting started, and links to resources to help you start a nonprofit.
According to the IRS, the purpose of a nonprofit must be charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, and preventing cruelty to children or animals. It is not because you do not plan to make any money.
Things to remember before starting a nonprofit:
The IRS has 29 501(c) designations, including the most popular 501(c)(3). A 501(c)(3) designation means donations made to your organization are tax deductible. For the purposes of this guide, nonprofit designation will refer to a 501(c)(3) organization.