I'm a year and a half into running a small fish rescue out of my home. I've read through your comments and 100% relate to shoving all my money and time into rescue efforts.
I've had several people surrender fish to me and offer donations, but I feel uncomfortable taking donations when I'm not officially a non-profit.
My big question: at what point did you decide to go for the non-profit status? What did you do before that as far as donations, etc.?
I'd love to become a non-profit, and my brother is a lawyer who would be willing to help me, but I'm struggling to decide when my rescue is "significant" enough to warrant being an official non-profit.
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Wow this AMA is fantastic!!!
I'm a year and a half into running a small fish rescue out of my home. I've read through your comments and 100% relate to shoving all my money and time into rescue efforts.
I've had several people surrender fish to me and offer donations, but I feel uncomfortable taking donations when I'm not officially a non-profit.
My big question: at what point did you decide to go for the non-profit status? What did you do before that as far as donations, etc.?
I'd love to become a non-profit, and my brother is a lawyer who would be willing to help me, but I'm struggling to decide when my rescue is "significant" enough to warrant being an official non-profit.
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