Michael's Dream Foundation Inc.
Michael's Dream Foundation Inc. was registered as a non-profit corporation in the state of Pennsylvania on February 17, 2012 (PA Entity #4089238). To verify, feel free to enter Michael's Dream Foundation on this search page on the Pennsylvania Department of State website. Please be advised that Michael's Dream Foundation will NOT appear in a charity search at this time because our charity (501(c)3) status has not yet been finalized. Please see the section below for details regarding the Determination of the US Treasury in relation to charity status.
Articles of Incorporation (amended with the Dept. of State on 5/21/2012)
_ Pursuant to the provision of the
Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988 of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
the undersigned incorporator hereby adopts the following Articles of
Incorporation:
Article 1
The name of this corporation is Michael’s Dream Foundation Inc. (the “Company”).
Article 2
The name and address of the registered agent and registered office of this corporation is:
Christine Serene
xxx xxxxxxx xxxxx xx
xxxxxxxxxxx, PA 19335
Article 3
Michael’s Dream Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under the section 501 (c ) (3) if the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The business activity for the Company is as follows: The solicitation of funds from individuals and organizations to support the said organization in carrying out efforts to plan, manage, operate, build, support, and/or other similar activities associated with childrens’ healthcare and wellbeing globally.
No part of the net earnings of this organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof. No substantial part of the activities of this organization shall be the carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and this organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), and political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c ) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Article 4
The corporation is organized upon a nonstock basis.
Article 5
The name and address of the incorporator of this corporation is:
Christine Serene
xxx xxxxxxx xxxxx xx
xxxxxxxxxxx, PA 19335
Article 6
The period of duration of this corporation is perpetual absent a provision in these articles setting forth a limited term.
Article 7
Upon the dissolution of this corporation, assets remaining shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
Article 8
The classes, rights, privileges, qualifications, and obligations of members of this corporation are as follows:
The corporation shall have no members.
Article 1
The name of this corporation is Michael’s Dream Foundation Inc. (the “Company”).
Article 2
The name and address of the registered agent and registered office of this corporation is:
Christine Serene
xxx xxxxxxx xxxxx xx
xxxxxxxxxxx, PA 19335
Article 3
Michael’s Dream Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under the section 501 (c ) (3) if the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. The business activity for the Company is as follows: The solicitation of funds from individuals and organizations to support the said organization in carrying out efforts to plan, manage, operate, build, support, and/or other similar activities associated with childrens’ healthcare and wellbeing globally.
No part of the net earnings of this organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof. No substantial part of the activities of this organization shall be the carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and this organization shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), and political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c ) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Article 4
The corporation is organized upon a nonstock basis.
Article 5
The name and address of the incorporator of this corporation is:
Christine Serene
xxx xxxxxxx xxxxx xx
xxxxxxxxxxx, PA 19335
Article 6
The period of duration of this corporation is perpetual absent a provision in these articles setting forth a limited term.
Article 7
Upon the dissolution of this corporation, assets remaining shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
Article 8
The classes, rights, privileges, qualifications, and obligations of members of this corporation are as follows:
The corporation shall have no members.
Determination of the US Treasury Regarding 501(c)3 Charity Status
6/13/2012 Application submitted by J. Mark Appleberry, Esq.; determination pending. Determination can take anywhere from 1-12 months from the date of submission.
9/18/2012 Follow up call to the IRS revealed that our application has been received, and stage one of processing has been completed placing us in "approval group 2".
12/31/2012 Second follow up call to the IRS revealed that our application is still waiting to be assigned an "Account Specialist".
4/23/2013 Still awaiting communication from the IRS.
9/18/2012 Follow up call to the IRS revealed that our application has been received, and stage one of processing has been completed placing us in "approval group 2".
12/31/2012 Second follow up call to the IRS revealed that our application is still waiting to be assigned an "Account Specialist".
4/23/2013 Still awaiting communication from the IRS.
Corporate Legal Counsel and Attorney Information
J. Mark Appleberry, Esq. PO Box 384 Unionville, PA 19375 P: 484-459-3141 F: 484-631-0570