Hi Ann,
just to mention one point to take care of when looking into this
subject: I think it's important for the freedom of the Firebird
community that it be able to have a commercial activity.

Even if the start of such activity is neither imminent nor planned
for the near future, I think it would be wise to constitute the
Firebird organization in a form which would allow such activity if
ever it should become desirable.

I know that some countries don't allow Associations to have
commercial activities. A point to verify...

Best regards
Markus

--- In IBDI@y..., "Ann W. Harrison" <aharrison@i...> wrote:
> My sister incorporated an not-for-profit
> organization in the US. I think it cost her
> $70 plus taking her lawyer out for dinner.
> Some might say that's a high price, but he
> is a nice lawyer.
>
> We're not a charitable or educational organization -
> required if we are to accept tax-exempt donations -
> but setting up as a general non-profit isn't very
> hard.
>
> Ann