Q: Can I form a NC nonprofit to help me support my 91 yo mother who suffers from alzheimers and dementia?
A:
The purpose of a nonprofit is to provide resources or other support to a specific group of people who need the resources and support. To be approved for nonprofit status, a business or organization must describe its mission to the government. Then the government will decide whether the mission is one that it wants to support. If the mission is merely to support the founder's loved one, the business or organization will not likely be granted nonprofit status.
Anyone who is considering starting a nonprofit should consider first speaking with an attorney who can advise them on the eligibility criteria, the application process, the additional requirements, etc.
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