Today we answer the question could you, should you, and why would you file for nonprofit status? There are a lot of pros and cons for doing this, so let’s cover how it could apply to your music.
Resources:
The Balance Small Business: Pros and Cons of Nonprofit Incorporation (article)
Christian Band Help: Should a Christian Band be a Nonprofit? (article)
Recommended Book: Nonprofit Kit for Dummies (this was very helpful for me)
Recommended Book: Starting & Building a Nonprofit: A Practical Guide (another great book, more textbook like but very complete)
Recommended Book: Grant-writing for Dummies (so you can get foundation support)
Form 1023-EZ (express nonprofit application from the IRS)