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Hi Paul - I was on the Board of a non-profit a number of years ago. If I remember correctly, we used an attorney for the filings. Also if I remember correctly, there are federal and state filings that need to be completed. When we did the annual 990's for tax purposes we used a small CPA firm. I think if you check around your local area, you should be able to find a small law firm that has experience with non-profits. If you can find a couple small law firms you could get quotes from each one of what it would take. Also, many of the large law firms do pro-bono work, and they may be willing to help you out at a reduced cost.

I hope that this is useful information.

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Ronald DiMattia CMA, CPA
Executive Officer
Corporate Value Partners Inc
Cleveland OH
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2024 05:35 PM
From: Paul Piwko
Subject: Nonprofit Looking for CMA Volunteer to Help Us Become 501(c)3

Hello CMAs,

My name is Paul Piwko, and I am a CMA and cofounder of the National Museum of Mental Health Project, Inc. a nonprofit that is incorporated in Massachusetts. We are seeking volunteer help to obtain 501(c)3 status. If you are a CMA, and interested, please send me an email at <maskemail>ppiwko@...</maskemail>. 

For more about NMMHP and our mission, please see this 2023 article we were invited to write by the American Alliance of Museums. Thank you for your consideration. Be well.

Paul Piwko

<maskemail>ppiwko@...</maskemail>

Original Message:
Sent: 3/27/2024 7:03:00 AM
From: Ronald DiMattia
Subject: RE: Nonprofit Looking for CMA Volunteer to Help Us Become 501(c)3

Hi Paul - I was on the Board of a non-profit a number of years ago. If I remember correctly, we used an attorney for the filings. Also if I remember correctly, there are federal and state filings that need to be completed. When we did the annual 990's for tax purposes we used a small CPA firm. I think if you check around your local area, you should be able to find a small law firm that has experience with non-profits. If you can find a couple small law firms you could get quotes from each one of what it would take. Also, many of the large law firms do pro-bono work, and they may be willing to help you out at a reduced cost.

I hope that this is useful information.

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Ronald DiMattia CMA, CPA
Executive Officer
Corporate Value Partners Inc
Cleveland OH
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 03-26-2024 05:35 PM
From: Paul Piwko
Subject: Nonprofit Looking for CMA Volunteer to Help Us Become 501(c)3

Hello CMAs,

My name is Paul Piwko, and I am a CMA and cofounder of the National Museum of Mental Health Project, Inc. a nonprofit that is incorporated in Massachusetts. We are seeking volunteer help to obtain 501(c)3 status. If you are a CMA, and interested, please send me an email at . 

For more about NMMHP and our mission, please see this 2023 article we were invited to write by the American Alliance of Museums. Thank you for your consideration. Be well.

Paul Piwko