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Noisebridge is a non-profit [[501c3|501(c)(3)]] educational membership organization, incorporated in the state of California.

*'''[[wp:FEIN|EIN]] (tax id):''' Noisebridge's EIN is {{:EIN}}.
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==Non-Profit Registration & Classification==
Noisebridge is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational membership organization, incorporated in the state of California.

Scans of our complete [[501c3app|501(c)(3) application]] are available for download. Our [[Bylaws|bylaws]] are also freely accessible to all.

===EIN===
Noisebridge's [[EIN]] ([[wp:FEIN]]/tax id/TID) is 26-3507741.

===Classification (NAICS / SIC)===
When interfacing with other organizations, we're often asked about our non-profit status and industry or type of non profit. 

Based on [[MakerNexus]]'s [https://makernexuswiki.com/wiki/NAICS_code analysis] and other consultation of [https://www.census.gov/naics/ NAICS] (North American Industry Classification System), Noisebridge is likely best characterized with:
* '''NAICS 611699 - All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction:''' This broad category can include various educational activities that Noisebridge provides outside of traditional computer training, and '''SIC 8299 (Schools and Educational Services, NEC)'''.

''As a potential alternative, NAICS Code 611610 - Fine Arts Schools code could be considered if Noisebridge offered classes focused on digital art, electronic art, and other forms of artistic expression.''

===NTEE===
It could be worth modelling ourselves after:
* [https://www.guidestar.org/profile/26-4812213 HackerDojo's NTEE classification], B90, though B99 looks more broad or appropriate, or after 
* [https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/275107244 Dallas Makerspace's], ''Category: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services / Computer Science (NTEE).''
* [http://archive.icann.org/en/tlds/org/applications/dotorgfoundation/docs/ntee.html ICANN notes on NTEE]

==Resources for others==
Scans of our complete [[501c3app|501(c)(3) application]] are available for download. Please feel free to draw inspiration from them and hack them for your group's 501(c)(3) application. Our [[Bylaws|bylaws]] are also freely accessible to all.

i3 Detroit is a hackerspace that is filing for 501(c)(3) status.  They have a very nice tutorial on the 501(c)(3) process:
* '''[http://www.i3detroit.com/hacker-business-series-non-profit-basics Non-Profit Basics]'''

=Forming business relationships=
==W-9==
[[wp:W-9|W-9]] forms are required by grantmakers and other organizations that may pay us, to appropriate inform the IRS of payments or fund transfers made.

The form requires
* Legal name: ''Noisebridge''
* Business name: ''(other operating name, if applicable)''
* Taxpayer Id Number (TIN), Employer Id Number for business: ''{{:EIN}}''
* Address (mailing address)
* Type of Entity: ''Other'' and write ''Nonprofit corporation exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)3''
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