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Friday, December 10, 2021
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Posts - November 2021
osted 11/30/2021
NACOGDOCHES — Floyd Brantley can still ride circles around cyclists half his age. On a blustery Friday afternoon,... View More
He was 19. The war didn't last long, but the damage done has. He says a few years later he was a single father... View More
Easy and No- to Low-Cost Ways to Support Local Veterans Veterans are one of the most underserved and underrepresented... View More
HAGUE, N.Y. — The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has identified the remains of a Korean War... View More
BELPRE, Ohio. - A Belpre local turned 103 years old this Monday. Roy Sees is a World War ll veteran and purple heart... View More
MONUMENT, Colo. — It’s a shrinking generation, World War II veterans. Earl Depner, who fought... View More
As a veteran, many of the skills you learned in the military can be especially helpful in running a business. The... View More
The Bengals and the NFL honor military members and their families all year long, but as the calendar changed over... View More
LAS CRUCES - Two World War II veterans and 12 Korean War veterans were honored Saturday, Nov. 6 as Grand Marshals... View More
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - It’s not everyday you find a veteran who turns 100-years-old on Veteran’s Day.... View More
DOVER — When George Sherwood and his wife, Jane Ann, ran out of candy to pass out on Halloween, they... View More
OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. — 89-year-old Oliver Springs Korean War veteran Edward Moran served many people... View More
MARSHFIELD – A World War II veteran from Marshfield has been laid to rest with full military honors –... View More
At 96, World War II veteran rides bike down memory lane
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Remains of Warren County veteran killed during Korean War identified
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Senior Veterans Care Network Blog Posts - October 2021
Posted 10/29/2021
WASHINGTON, Ind. — U.S. Army veteran Ned B. Kent of Washington, IN served in Europe during World... View More
MOUNT PLEASANT — Roland “Bud” Pater is celebrating his 106th birthday as perhaps the oldest living... View More
The body of Sidney Walton, a longtime San Diego resident and one of the country's last surviving World War II... View More
The United States lost one of its longest living patriots on Saturday. World War II veteran Sandy Walton passed away... View More
WASHINGTON, Ind. — For 104 years, Ned B. Kent has passionately embraced life. Even today, at an assisted... View More
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Battle of the Bulge veterans reunite for the 39th time since World War II
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Nonprofits 101: How to Start a Charitable Organization as a Veteran
Nonprofits 101: How to Start a Charitable Organization as a Veteran
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Nonprofits 101: How to Start a Charitable Organization as a Veteran
As a veteran, you may want to pursue a path that truly does some good to the world. Why not form a nonprofit organization? Nonprofits include charities, foundations, civic leagues, social clubs, religious and educational organizations, and other businesses that operate for a purpose other than profit. While starting a nonprofit organization is similar to other types of businesses, nonprofits have unique requirements. Here's what to know if you're interested in starting a nonprofit in your state.
Structuring your nonprofit organization
The first step in starting a nonprofit is forming a legal business entity.
- Nonprofit corporations are the most common business structure for nonprofits. Forming a nonprofit corporation is similar to registering other business entities. Founders must file articles of incorporation with the state, draft bylaws, and hold an official meeting.
- Due to the complex requirements of nonprofits, in general, click here for a step-by-step guide in forming a nonprofit in Louisiana. This covers the use of a registered agent, creating bylaws, registering for licenses and permits, and more.
- In some cases, a for-profit business with a social purpose may be a better fit. Any type of business can include social good in their mission, but some, like benefit corporations and low-profit limited liability companies, build social purpose into their business model.
Applying for tax exemption
After registering your nonprofit business entity, you're ready to apply for tax-exempt status with the IRS.
- 501(c)(3) is the most well-known tax-exempt status. Charities and foundations apply for 501(c)(3) status. Other types of nonprofit organizations use different 501(c) designations. However, not all 501(c) organizations may accept tax-deductible donations.
- Applying for 501(c)(3) status is the most complicated part of forming a nonprofit. Organizations with gross receipts under $50,000 may complete a simplified application process.
- Maintaining 501(c)(3) status is a nonprofit organization's top priority. There are six main ways an organization can lose its tax-exempt status, including private benefit, lobbying, political campaign activity, unrelated business income, operating outside its stated exempt purpose, and failing to meet annual reporting requirements.
- Annual reporting requirements include filing an annual report (Form 990) with the IRS and meeting state filing requirements.
- Make sure to explore your VA benefits and how they might figure in taxation.
Managing a nonprofit: Bylaws, boards, and more
For a nonprofit to succeed at its mission, it needs to be organized internally. These are the essential components of nonprofit management.
- The success of a nonprofit relies on its management. Effective nonprofit management starts with developing a strategic plan and clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit's executive director and board of directors.
- It requires more than passion to be a nonprofit board member. As the entity responsible for financial oversight, the board of directors should include members with financial expertise. Screening prospective board members will help you choose the right individuals for the job.
- Committees are another important part of a nonprofit's board structure. Typical board committees include executive, fundraising, finance, and governance committees.
- A nonprofit's governance is determined by its bylaws. While a nonprofit's bylaws are a living document, it's important to write them carefully with consideration for governance structure, control and member provisions, and conflicts of interest.
Starting a nonprofit is a great way to do good after your service. However, running a nonprofit requires more than a mission and a knack for fundraising. By understanding exactly what it takes to launch and run a nonprofit organization before taking the leap, you can build a sustainable nonprofit organization with a lasting impact.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Senior Veterans Care Network - Blog Posts - May 2021
Posted 05/27/2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Reaching 100 years of age is a major feat for just about anyone, but it’s even more impressive... View More
SAN BERNARDINO (CBSLA) – More than 50 years after his service as an Airborne Ranger during the... View More
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will award the Medal of Honor on Friday to Ralph Puckett Jr., a 94-year-old... View More
RINGGOLD, Ga. - After seven decades of being missing in action, a long-lost Korean War veteran will finally... View More
Seventy-six years after he enrolled in high school, a Milwaukee Korean War veteran received his high school equivalency... View More
Blue Water Navy - Nehmer The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will readjudicate claims for... View More
GEORGE, Iowa An Iowa soldier missing in action for 70 years will soon be laid to rest. Army Cpl. Eldert... View More
When he turned 100 on April 29, longtime Ukiah resident and veteran David H. Dorsey received a special honor from... View More
Gandhi Barksdale, a Korean War veteran, was honored in a drive-by celebration to celebrate his 90th birthday. ... View More
Wrapped in a red coat, 98-year-old George McMartin stared out at Lake Huron's blue water at Lakeside Beach Thursday.... View More
VISALIA, Calif. - Friends, family and law enforcement officials pulled out all the stops to celebrate one... View More
CINCINNATI — The dog has always been known as man’s best friend, and for Mike Monahan, that four-legged... View More
BRAINERD, Minn. — It’s been nearly three decades since Ernest Cleaveland died, and more than 75 years... View More