Legal Question in Business Law in Texas

Non-Profit Organization

We wish to collect and distribute stuffed toys to children both in the US and throughout the world. We wish this to be a Christian mission and want to know if there are any laws we should be aware of in order to do this. Do we need to apply for a non profit status or can we just proceed on our own.


Asked on 3/13/02, 9:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Non-Profit Organization

You should apply to the IRS for a non-profit exemption, otherwise donations are taxable as income to you. You'd probably be in a better position if you also filed with the Secretary of State in Texas as a non-profit corporation.

Check with the various federal agencies, such as the Commerce Department and the State Department as to limitations concerning the shipment of children's toys overseas.

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Answered on 3/13/02, 10:32 am


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