As I mentioned before, harvest Stewards is not yet a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, although I intend it to be. The process of getting there goes a little something like this: first, I will incorporate as a non-profit limited-liability company (LLC), a fairly simple process accomplished through the KY Secretary of State. Then I'll get an employer identification number (EIN) from the IRS, also a reasonably simple process. Last of all, I have to get an "exemption letter" from the IRS... I don't know about this process, but I expect that it will take the most time and patience.
Following all that, Harvest Stewards will be "official". regardless of how long it takes to accomplish the process, I'll still be working on getting gardener commitments etc.
Speaking of which: if you're in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern KY area and would like to participate as a Harvest Steward, please drop me an email. I'd love to include you in this work!
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