LINKS TO HELP NAVIGATE THE FORMATION OF A NON PROFIT 501 (3) c
GUILD
https://calnonprofits.org/resources/starting-a-california-nonprofit
https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/educational-resources-and-guidancefor-exempt-organizations
https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-types
While this weblink appears to be an official GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY website, it’s
NOT. However, the website does provide additional information & direction. Use it
with caution.
https://form1023.org/starting-a-nonprofit-organization
https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/business-entities/forms/
Form SI-100 _Statement of Information Filing with Secretary of State
Guilds in the CNCH Organization that are Registered 501 c 3 Non-Profits:
Reno Fiber Guild (Nevada)
Sacramento Spinners & Weavers Guild
Humboldt Handweavers Guild
Redwood Guild of the Fiber Arts
Carmel Crafts Guild
As an alternative to becoming a registered nonprofit, small guilds who want a
bank account may opt to be a DBA –
Example: Mary Smith doing business as XYZ Guild is a DBA and must apply for a
Fictitious Business License in the COUNTY their guild is situated.
Tax Identification would by Mary Smith’s SSN. Or, you could apply to IRS for a
separate tax identification for “said” business.
Weblinks to several Counties about How to File for a Business License – Note:
Each county will have their own documents, procedures, and fees.
Placer: https://www.placer.ca.gov/1764/Fictitious-Business-Name-Statements
Santa Clara Co: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/scc/business/Pages/business.aspx
Santa Cruz: https://www.sccoclerk.us/CountyClerkHome/FictitiousBusinessNames.aspx
Mendocino: https://www.mendocinocounty.org/home/showdocument?id=5956