DONE.
(Sept 13, 2003: We have identified an attorney that does pro-bono work for non-profits to do the initial incorporation. Our articles as a California Public Benefit Corporation as are in place. The incorporation legalities and tax related formalities are being completed. We could use SOME HELP on the tax side if anyone has a contact that can help us pro-bono.)
Engage an attorney who works, preferably pro-bono in the beginning, with non-profits.
We want to incorporate under California's non-profit charter. Anyone who has familiarity with this or want to volunteer to perform fiduciary duties, please email the owner.
In addition to the tax write-off the CA non-profit incorporation allows, we will work with the lawyer to facilitate big long-term donors with special needs.