{"id":2770,"key":"Organizations","title":"Organizations","latest":{"id":1208545,"timestamp":"2025-11-28T00:21:57Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"{{Topic notice}}\n\nThe [[:Category:Organizations|Organizations category]] includes organizations involved in [[international development]], [[appropriate technology]] and [[sustainability]]. These pages are a spectrum of static pages of brief description to dynamic pages of collaboration and discussion. Please feel free to look around or to add your own organization.\n\nOrganizations that have a Wikipedia article can be found at [[Wikipedia:Category:Appropriate technology organizations|Appropriate technology organizations]]. Check out other organizations on the [[Organizations list|list of appropriate technology organizations]], Go to the list to add just the contact information of an organization, or for more indepth information, networking or discussion features, see the [[:Category:Organizations|Organizations category]] to add a new page.\n\n== Nonprofit organizations ==\n\n'''Nonprofit organization''' (abbreviated as '''NPO''') is neither a legal or technical definition but generally refers to an [[organization]] that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends. States in the United States defer to the IRS designation conferred under United States Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c), when the IRS deems an organization eligible. They may or may not have shareholders\n\nThe [[non-profit corporation]] is a common form of association used by community groups, as well as by homeowners' and condominium associations.\n\n==== Establishing a nonprofit ====\n\nHere are the steps in how to incorporate a nonprofit organization (in the United States):<ref>https://onlinemasters.ohio.edu/masters-public-administration/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-organization/</ref>\n\n* Choose a business name\n* Appoint a board of directors\n* Decide on a legal structure\n* File incorporation paperwork\n* Apply for tax-exempt status\n* Obtain necessary licenses and permits\n\nAfter the organization has been incorporated and received tax-exempt status, the next action in starting a nonprofit can be seeking advice and funding from different individuals, groups, and organizations.\n\n== For profit organizations ==\n\nThese include:\n\n* Businesses with sustainable practices\n* Startups focused on [[appropriate technology]] or environmental conservation\n* Ecotourism initiatives\n\n== Sustainability organizations ==\n\nOrganizations which promote sustainability:\n\n* AlgalOilDiesel, LLP;\n* Mutual Aid Society of America, LLP;\n* Straw Bale Builders, LLP\n\nSee also [[:Category:Sustainability organizations]]\n\n== References ==\n\n<references />\n\n== External links ==\n\n* [[Wikipedia:Category:Appropriate technology organizations]]\n* [[Wikipedia:Appropriate technology#Organizations]] - the \"Organizations\" section of Wikipedia's appropriate technology article\n* Lists (some are very out of date):\n* [http://members.tripod.com/~cturare/at.htm Appropriate Technology Institutions and Organizations]\n* [http://web.archive.org/web/20101111192829/http://www.raintree-foundation.org:80/AT/Appropriate_Technologies/Welcome.html AT Info]\n* [http://www.devdir.org/ Directory of development organizations 2006]\n* [http://www.helpalot.org Helpalot.org, charity social network site]\n* [http://web.archive.org/web/20101111192829/http://www.raintree-foundation.org:80/AT/Appropriate_Technologies/Welcome.html Raintree Foundation Appropriate Info]\n* [http://www.torqaid.com TorqAid] - overseas aid consultancy in Victoria, Australia, which offers training. (May be of interest - site under construction in November 2006)\n\n{{Page data\n| license = CC-BY-SA-3.0\n| description = Explore various organizations focused on sustainability, nonprofit establishment, and appropriate technology. Learn how to start your own nonprofit and find resources for collaboration.\n}}"}