Here is information on the IRS classification.
They are a 501c3 tax exempt organization. I found this site that explains a 501c3 fairly well. www.501c3.org/what-is-a-501c3/
The IRS did confirm they are a public charity (vs a private foundation), for tax purposes. This surprised me because I don't see anywhere they are taking public donations yet. Here are the IRS rules for a public charity:
Public Charities
A public charity is designed for one purpose – to operate programs directly benefiting the public. As such, the IRS requires public charities to meet this designation in three ways. First, the IRS requires that a public charity restrict its activities to that charitable purpose. Secondly, public charities must obtain no less than 1/3 of their funding from the public, either individuals or other public charities, as opposed to private foundations, corporations, or major donors. This is known as the “public support test”, wherein individuals (small donors giving no more than 2% of the nonprofit’s annual operating income) or public charities comprise no less than 1/3 of the annual operating budget.
The third qualification of a public charity concerns the governing board of directors. In a public charity, individuals related by blood, marriage or business co-ownership must comprise less than 50% of board seats. Additionally, while members of this board may be employed by the organization they govern, there are strict rules that such decisions must be “at arms-length” and without private benefit to insiders. As such, a quorum (minimum number of participants required to make a meeting or vote valid) must be possible without including any board members related by blood or business association. This is the “organizational test” of qualification for status as a public charity.
The other information is the Public Charity Status codes. They are listed as 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
I have this information if you want to see it, but all I have is a link to the IRD Google file so I am not sure if a link will work. If you copy and paste it it shoudl come up. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/eotopicj93.pdf
That long number is this: Organizations Receiving Substantial Support from a Governmental Unit or from the General Public (IRC 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)).
Don't let the word government scare you. Archewell is not being funded by the government. It is all encompassing legalese. The document says:
"Organizations described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) are charities that normally receive a substantial part of their support from governmental units and/or from direct or indirect contributions from the general public. The "substantial part of support" requirement is met by satisfying a 33 1/3 percent support test or, alternatively, a "facts and circumstances" 10 percent test. The cash basis of accounting must be used.
The percentages are calculated by using total support as the denominator and public support as the numerator. Both the 33 1/3 percent support test and the 10 percent "facts and circumstances" test generally measure an organization's public support over a four-year period; new organizations, however, have a shorter period of measurement. These measuring periods are intended to test whether an organization "normally" receives public support. Therefore, the steps to be taken in determining whether an organization qualifies for classification as an organization described in IRC 509(a)(1)/170(b)(1)(A)(vi) are as follows: (1) Know what is included in total support (the denominator); (2) Know what is included in public support (the numerator); (3) Know what is the proper measuring period to determine whether the organization "normally" receives public support; and (4) Make the calculation -- if the organization does not receive 33 1/3 percent public support, determine whether the "facts and circumstances" of the 10 percent test are satisfied. B...
So, I have no idea what all that means, but I know at least one other poster here is fluent in charity workings and this may all mean something to them. Hopefully you can open that document I linked and make heads or tails out of it.
Tomorrow I will be looking at the Delaware part of this registration and what had to be filed in CA, because they do have an address and a representative in LA. IIRC incorporating in DE while doing business in CA means they have to file under a system called a foreign entity.
One thing I am keeping at the back of the mind is that there are Federal income tax filings, which they do not have to pay due to their exempt status. Delaware does not charge taxes on companies incorporated there but having headquarters. Not sure without more research what a foreign entity would need to pay taxes in CA.
Sorry I am taking over this conversation. If I need to talk it elsewhere or start my own thread I am happy to do so.