You have the idea. We'll show you what it actually takes.
BeyondGroundwork is being built for organizations that hold their own 501(c)(3) determination letter. You did the filing. We walk the road that comes after it, with you.
“We’re not going to do it for you. We’re going to make sure you understand it, so when we’re not here, you’re not lost.”
Let’s figure out where you actually are.
Nothing here is saved. No account, no sign-in, nothing tracked. You could close this tab right now and it would be like you were never here.
This is Lantern, BeyondGroundwork’s virtual guide. Lantern will walk with you through each step, keep track of what you build, and carry it forward so you never start over.
Before we start, let’s see where you stand and whether we’re the right fit. If we’re not, that’s okay. We’ll point you to where you can find what your organization needs. Think of it as a thought starter.
Ready when you are.
Which of these sounds closest to true for your organization right now?
Not a life sentence. Just where the conversation goes next.
A letter held by a fiscal sponsor or another organization doesn’t count as your own. Self-attested: you tell us, and we never check or assert it.
Good. Then whatever got you here, a backpack drive, a coat closet, a group chat that wouldn’t stop growing, you already did the part most people never finish. Let’s go build on it.
This is exactly who Groundwork is being built for. Want in early?
Groundwork is built for organizations that hold their own 501(c)(3) determination letter, and that’s where we’re staying for now. That’s a scope choice, not a judgment on your path.
If you ever start your own 501(c)(3), or learn that’s the right fit for what you’re building, come back. We’ll be here.
Groundwork is built for organizations that hold their own 501(c)(3) determination letter, and that’s where we’re staying for now. That’s a scope choice, not a judgment on your path.
If you ever start a 501(c)(3), or learn that’s the right fit for what you’re building, come back. We’ll be here.
You haven’t reached the letter yet, and that’s exactly where you should be if this is genuinely where you are.
Come back to this door when you have your letter. We’ll be here.
What gets you through this door is knowing which path is yours, and a licensed attorney or CPA for your state is the fastest way to find out.
If 501(c)(3) turns out to be the right fit, come back when you have your letter. We’ll be here.
None of this is legal advice, and some of it changes state to state and year to year. Confirm anything time-sensitive at the source, and loop in a licensed attorney or CPA before you file anything for real.
One threshold. Five Marks.
From the letter in your hand to a 501(c)(3) strong enough to stand on its own. This is the whole path we’re building.
Lantern is BeyondGroundwork’s virtual guide. Lantern keeps track of what you build and carries it forward, so you never start over.
Tap a Mark to see Lantern’s light. Swipe for the whole path.Select a Mark to see Lantern’s light.
We’re building this now.
Hold your own 501(c)(3) letter? Tell us where you are and we’ll bring you in early.
We only ask for what we need, and we won’t share it.