[OHM] 501(c3) comments

[Jeff Meyer]

Richard - these are great comments - sounds like you've been through the
process before.

On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 8:27 AM, Richard Welty <rwelty at averillpark.net>
wrote:

> i can speak, a little bit, to the 501(c)3 process.
>
> 1) we would probably want to list ourselves as an
> educational organization. this is, i think what OSM US
> is working on for themselves.
>

Agreed!


>
> 2) in the US, you need to pick a jurisdiction. HOT and
> OSM US are both incorporated in DC. Delaware is
> common for various reasons relating to corporate
> law. you don't necessarily need a board member who
> lives in the jurisdiction, you can retain an agent.
>

Yes - need to figure this out. I'm inclined to incorporate somewhere where
we have a physical personal presence, just to simplify the need for working
with an agent.

Separate question: should we be US-based or somewhere else?



> 3) the process is that you incorporate, and then operate
> like a 501(c)3 for a while until the IRS approves the
> designation. this went pretty quickly for HOT, it's taking
> a while for OSM US.
>

I talked with Kate about this & she highly recommends getting professional
help with formation, to make sure everything's in order.



> 4) there are bylaws issues. OSM US is going to have
> to revise their bylaws to finish the process. i am not
> conversant in the details, but i can ask.
>

That would be great - can you find out more & report back? Who are you
working with there?


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