Resources for Master Gardener Nonprofits
1.The MOA Process
2. Non-compulsory Membership
1. Letter from WSU Extension to Master Gardener Organizations (doc)
2. Comments from the WSU Assistant Attorney General (pdf)
3. Sample letter from Boards of Directors (doc)
4. Sample MG Application (doc)
3. Washington State Bar Association Non-Profit's Reference Handbook:
How to form and maintain a nonprofit corporation in Washington State.
ALL nonprofits must be familiar with the guidelines and procedures within this handbook or risk loss of their nonprofit status.
Hardcopies may be obtained by contacting the King County Bar Association, 900 Fourth Ave, Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 98164-1060.
For more information call (206) 267-7100.
4. Board of Directors Checklist of Essentials (doc)
5. Contact Information Regarding Business Licensing, Registration and Renewal
Secretary of State
Corporations Division
P.O. Box 40234
Olympia, WA, 98504-0234
Phone (360) 753-7115
6. Web-based Procedures for Checking the Status of a Master Gardener Organization
With the Secretary of State:
o Go to Corporations Division
o Click on the link marked "Corporations Search"
o Enter your organization's official name or UBI in the search box and click "search"
o Enter the name exactly as registered or search using only a portion of non-profit's name, e.g. master gardener foundation.
With the Internal Revenue Service
o To learn about affirming tax exempt status, click here.
NOTE: The procedures above are also available in the MG Statewide Staff Handbook listed under "Guidelines and Procedures" at the official WSU Master Gardener web site.
7. Insurance Information for Non-profits
For information regarding Directors and Officers Risk and Obligation, consult Part Two, Section III of the handbook listed above, How to form and maintain a nonprofit corporation in Washington State. Consult with your local insurance professional about your needs and rates.
8. Unlicensed Raffles Information
For information on unlicensed raffles, click here. (pdf)
9. Rules and Regulations Relating To Fundraising By Master Gardeners.
For information on fundraising provided by WSU, click here. (pdf)
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