For Profit:

• Researcher:

• Types:
  • 501(c)(3): Non-profit Public Benefit Charity
  • 501(c)(6): Non-profit Business league

Key Questions:

Costs: (Assuming incorporation in U.S.)

• Incorporation: Varies from state to state (Ex: Oregon $50, California $800)
• IRS 1023 Filing Fee: $300 or $500, depending on anticipating revenues
• State Charities or Attorney General Filing Fees: ~ $50/state
• Board Liability Insurance

IRS Documents:

• 501(c)(3): http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1023.pdf
• 501(c)(6): http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/k1024.pdf