Articles
Starting a New Homeschool Group?
Congratulations! You are entering a wonderful new phase of homeschooling-starting a homeschool organization! You work and effort will certainly pay off and be a benefit to other homeschoolers if you do a good job.
Start by reading this document:
Common nonprofit types pyramid
This checklist will keep you on track
A checklist for new homeschool organizations
Then read the following articles in order:
- What’s in a name?
- Choosing a leadership team
- Writing your mission statement
- Getting an EIN from the IRS
- Identifying who you are by writing bylaws
- Sample bylaws
- Budgeting basics
Have an Existing Homeschool Group?
Good for you! You’ve given of your time and talents to benefit other homeschool families. I’’m sure your efforts have been appreciated! I imagine you have questions and want advice, need answers and would love some guidance.
Nonprofit Incorporation
- How do we become a recognized nonprofit?
- Do we need to incorporate?
- Seven great reasons to incorporate
501c3 tax exempt status
- When to become a 501c3?
- Do we need 501c3 status?
- Are you ready for 501c3 Application?
- A checklist for organizations desiring 501c3 status
Important Topics

