Following the steps of 'How to Start a Charity'
1. Think about what kind of charity that you want to start.
2. Decide if a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is best suited to serve your charitable goals.
3. Define your mission.
4. Create Articles of Incorporation for your charity.
5. Write the bylaws for your organization.
6. File an application packet for a non-profit organization with your state Secretary of State.
7. Get a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN).
8. File with the Internal Revenue Service for recognition as a charitable organization.
9. Set up a board of directors and a registered agent.
10. Start becoming active in your community.
11. Write grants, raise funds, create programs, hold events, bring people together, solve problems, and generally make the community, state, or world you live in a better place!
More info: http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-Charity
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