Steps to register as a 501(c)(3)

### Overview
HfLA needs to find out what is required to make a 501c3.

### Action Items
- [x] Research the requirements
- [x] Provide a template for the plan to 501c3
- [x] Draft and [file articles of incorporation with the SOS](https://corpbizfile.sos.ca.gov/Registration); [Example form](https://bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov/corp/pdf/articles/arts-pb.pdf) **$105**
- [x] Draft the bylaws (operating manual) of the corporation #8
- [ ] Editing the Bylaws to accommodate our requirements
- [x] Draft and sign "action by sole incorporator
- [x] File for EIN with IRS
- [x] File for 501(c)(3) determination form ez-23 3/6/2021
- [ ] File the Fictitious Business Name statement Hack for LA
- [x] Create filing
- [x] Get it notarized
- [x] Submit with payment
- [ ] publish for 4 weeks using local paper they prescribe
- [ ] Hold first meeting of directors
- [ ] File Statement of information with SOS ([Form SI-100](https://bpd.cdn.sos.ca.gov/corp/pdf/so/corp_so100.pdf))
- [ ] [Register with Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts (CT-1)](https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/charities/charitable/ct1-form.pdf) **$25**
- [x] [File application for tax exempt status with IRS ](https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-1023-ez)**$275** | [Instructions](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1023.pdf)
- [x] Received EIN
- [x] Received the confirmation of completion of the Articles of Incorporations
- [ ] Open bank account

### Resources/Instructions
[Attorney General's Guide for Charities: Best practices for nonprofits that operate or fundraise in California
](https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/charities/publications/guide_for_charities.pdf?)
[CalNonprofits - How to Start a California Nonprofit](https://calnonprofits.org/resources/starting-a-california-nonprofit#FormCT1)

[Read all steps with notes](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BiqNp_yozWwRt87s2rZyD2Az1Zd-HVuVI78Q_cSWqzQ/edit)

Example Docs
[Code for Miami Articles of Incorporation](http://search.sunbiz.org/Inquiry/CorporationSearch/ConvertTiffToPDF?storagePath=COR%5C2016%5C0817%5C88953516.Tif&documentNumber=N16000007910)
[Bylaws template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BiqNp_yozWwRt87s2rZyD2Az1Zd-HVuVI78Q_cSWqzQ/edit?usp=sharing)