Nonprofit Dream in Maryland Lyrics

Hey yo, what's up

It's for all my dreamers and doers out there

Gather round, it's story time

You wanna know how to get your non-profit off in Maryland

Look, first thing first, you gotta have a vision

A mission that calls with clear precision

Draft your bylaws, I'm talking word for word

A guiding document, let your goals be heard

Next step, pick a name, make it resonate

Unique and true, man you gotta captivate

Register your name, make it official

Hop in the Maryland books and now that is beneficial

Now get your crew, your board of directors

Leaders and thinkers, movers and protectors

Incorporate now, file them articles

With the State Department, anything is possible

Now get your EIN and your tax ID from the IRS

You'll see that it's free

Open a bank account, keep your finances clear

Track every dime and donation, I'm telling you it's here

501C, that's your next quest

Tax exempt status, it's simply the best

File form 1023 with care and pride

Or 1020EZ, let the IRS decide

Then know your state rules, compliance is key

Charitable solicitation, do it legally

Annual reports, transparency

Let Maryland know your non-profit's clarity

So there you have it

Steps so clear to launch your non-profit

Conquer every fear in the state of Maryland

We dream, we plan, we do

Now go forth and make your non-profit dream come true

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