Build the Structure Behind Your Purpose.
Turn purpose-driven work into an organized, sustainable Self-Supporting Nonprofit™ with a comprehensive document package, practical direction, and support for the steps that follow.
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For more than two decades, we have helped individuals establish purpose-driven organizational structures and provided the documents and direction needed to help them move forward with confidence.
Purpose is powerful.
Structure helps it last.
Built Around Purpose
A Self-Supporting Nonprofit™ is our approach to helping community leaders organize purpose-driven work around service, sustainability, responsible stewardship, and long-term impact.
The focus is not simply on paperwork. It is about establishing an organized foundation for the work you want to do and thinking intentionally about how that work can continue supporting its purpose over time.
Build something that can support the work it was created to do.
- Clarify your purpose and who you want to serve
- Establish an organized foundational structure
- Prepare your core SSNP documents
- Think beyond dependence on outside funding
- Plan for sustainable, long-term community impact
A Recognized Organizational Structure
The Self-Supporting Nonprofit™ is built upon an organizational form recognized under U.S. law.
It can obtain an EIN, establish banking relationships, conduct business, and carry out activities in furtherance of its stated purpose.
Practical Flexibility
SSNP document preparation and support are available to clients throughout the United States.
An SSNP can establish organizational banking relationships. Your package includes practical banking direction to help you understand how to present your organization and documents when opening an account.
Choose a name that represents your purpose, your mission, and the work your organization was created to carry forward.
Your work can help support your purpose.
Service begins with people.
Your skills, experience, resources, and productive activities can all be considered as part of a thoughtful sustainability strategy.
The goal is to build something capable of continuing the work it was created to do.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, educator, beautician, contractor, consultant, caregiver, skilled professional, or community leader, what you know and what you do can become part of a larger purpose.
Sustainability creates room for greater impact.
A self-supporting approach encourages you to think beyond building an organization whose survival depends entirely on outside funding.
Productive work, professional skills, community support, donations, and other appropriate resources can be considered as part of a broader strategy for sustaining the organization's purpose.
A comprehensive foundation for your Self-Supporting Nonprofit™.
Complete SSNP Document Package
Preparation of the foundational documents included in the Self-Supporting Nonprofit™ package, customized from the information you provide.
EIN / Tax ID Paperwork
Preparation and application for the organization's federal Employer Identification Number for legitimate organizational and banking purposes.
Banking Direction & Support
Practical direction regarding organizational information and documents commonly needed as you prepare to open an account for the organization.
Asset Transfer Document
A framework for appropriate asset transfers. Thoughtful structure and documentation may also create clearer separation between personal and organizational assets as part of broader asset-management and legacy planning.
Organizational Maintenance Document Package
Supporting documents and practical templates designed to help you maintain your organization, document important decisions, and keep organizational information current as changes occur.
Complimentary 45-Minute Q&A
After your documents are completed, receive a complimentary 45-minute session to review your package, ask questions, and gain clarity about next steps.
Questions you may have before scheduling a call.
What is a Self-Supporting Nonprofit™?
It is our approach to helping purpose-driven leaders organize their work around service, sustainability, responsible stewardship, and community impact, supported by a comprehensive foundational document package and guidance.
Why is it called “self-supporting”?
The approach encourages you to think beyond an organization whose survival depends entirely on outside funding.
The goal is to consider how your skills, activities, resources, community support, donations, and other appropriate sources can contribute to long-term sustainability.
Who is the SSNP designed for?
A Self-Supporting Nonprofit™ can be an option for just about anyone with a genuine desire to serve their community or support a meaningful purpose.
Community leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, educators, tradespeople, service providers, retirees, families, and everyday people can all have skills, resources, experience, or ideas that can be used to make an impact.
You do not have to already operate an organization or consider yourself a community leader to explore an SSNP.
Can my profession or business skills support my purpose?
They can be considered as part of your overall strategy.
How particular activities, ownership arrangements, revenue, or transfers should be structured depends on the circumstances.
Can a Self-Supporting Nonprofit™ receive donations?
Yes. A Self-Supporting Nonprofit™ may receive donations in support of its purpose and activities. Donation receipts can be provided to donors for their records.
Can an SSNP be useful as part of an asset-management strategy?
Thoughtful structure and documentation can help create clearer separation between personal and organizational assets and may be useful as part of broader asset-management and legacy planning.
What happens after my documents are completed?
You receive a complimentary 45-minute Q&A session to review the completed package, ask questions, and discuss practical next steps.
What happens during the discovery call?
We discuss what you are building, the work you want to do, where you are now, and whether the Self-Supporting Nonprofit™ package appears to fit your goals.
Still Have Questions?
We understand that choosing the right structure for what you want to build may come with questions. Complete the form below and let us know how we can help. A member of our team will review your inquiry and get back to you as soon as possible. (916) 836-1003
Ready to put structure behind your purpose?
Schedule a discovery call to discuss what you are building and determine whether the SSNP package is an appropriate next step.
Donation Disclosure: Donations made to our organization are voluntary and non-refundable. Contributions may support community efforts including assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness, families affected by Alzheimer's disease and dementia, individuals and families affected by domestic abuse, community events, and other needs consistent with our mission. Unless otherwise expressly designated and accepted by the organization, donated funds are administered at the organization's discretion and used where determined appropriate to further its charitable and community purposes. Donors will receive a donation receipt for their records.
General Disclaimer: SSNP educational, document-preparation, and strategic support services are not a substitute for individualized legal, accounting, or tax advice. Requirements and consequences can vary based on jurisdiction, structure, activities, and individual circumstances.