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PA NAM Organizational Process


  1. Setup church Gmail & Google Docs account (ex. yourchurch@gmail.com)

    1. Use this for all document storage and church communications


  1.  Apply for Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)

    1. https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online


  1. Review/Complete Forms

    1. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ORT8PjhUl7D-B07EkhlfygfC-wiXtxQk?usp=sharing


  1. Initial Organizational/Board Meeting

    1. Choose Board Members

    2. Setup initial meeting

      1. Complete “UPCI Application for Church Affiliation” form 

        1. Bring a $5 check to the meeting to send with application


  1. Church Management Software

    1. www.ChurchTrac.com


  1. PA Nonprofit Corporation

    1. https://www.dos.pa.gov/BusinessCharities/Business/Resources/Pages/Pennsylvania-Nonprofit-Corporations-.aspx


  1. PA State Tax Exempt Application

    1. https://www.revenue.pa.gov/FormsandPublications/FormsforBusinesses/SUT/Documents/rev-72.pdf