Protect Our Past
Guide "Protect Our Past" in attaining 501c3 Tax Status
By becoming a 501c3, Protect Our Past will be able to accept tax deductible donations
Posted January 27, 2023
Background & Context
Protect Our Past (POP) is committed to preserving historic properties across Cape Cod and the Islands (Massachusetts) through media and education and has a large support base... that said, donors would understandably like be able to commit funds on a tax deductible basis and POP would love to be able to offers its donors that option!
Immediate Problem
Become a 501c3 (we understand it will take time)
Work & Deliverables
Provide guidance on how to become a 501c3
Preparation Phase
- Intro call with someone on the POP board to better understand where POP is in its legal status
Collaboration Phase
- Lawyer can help provide guidance and next steps on 501c3 process
Wrap Up
- Help make sure that all of the POP documents, if needed, are ready to be submitted for 501c3 status
Protect Our Past
Protect Our Past (POP) was founded to protect historic properties on Cape Cod and the Islands through media education and advocacy. The guiding values of POP include: history, education, community, media, partnership and collaboration.
Protect Our Past
Protect Our Past (POP) was founded to protect historic properties on Cape Cod and the Islands through media education and advocacy. The guiding values of POP include: history, education, community, media, partnership and collaboration.