Incorporation

Noisebridge is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational membership organization, incorporated in the state of California. EIN (tax id): Noisebridge's EIN is 26-3507741. Incorporation/big 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 501(c)(3) application are available for download. Our bylaws are also freely accessible to all. EIN Noisebridge's EIN (wp:FEIN / Tax ID=TID) is 26-3507741. (chunked for memory: 26 - 350 7741) 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 analysis and other consultation of 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. (Discussion classifications on Talk:Incorporation.) NTEE It could be worth modelling ourselves after: HackerDojo's NTEE classification, B90, though B99 looks more broad or appropriate, or after Dallas Makerspace's, Category: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services / Computer Science (NTEE). ICANN notes on NTEE (Discussion classifications on Talk:Incorporation.) Forming business relationships 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. We need to request W-9 forms from contractors to whom we pay $600 or more. The form requires Legal name: Noisebridge Business name: (other operating name, if applicable) Entity Type: Other > 501(c)(3) Taxpayer Id Number (TIN), Employer Id Number (EIN) for business: 26-3507741 Address (mailing address): Mailing Type of Entity: Other and write Nonprofit corporation exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)3 ... [More context](https://thecharitycfo.com/how-to-fill-out-form-w9-for-nonprofit-organization/) despite feeling like SEO spam. Reference resources & For others Scans of our complete 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 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: Non-Profit Basics