Attention all you social entrepreneurs out there: there’s a little-known business structure that can help you get funded by foundations for your good works. In the past, you had to be a non-profit to access this capital. No more, thanks to L3C structures available in Delaware (but you can headquarter your business anywhere.) Alert reader Loni Gray passes along this non-legalese explanation by attorney for social enterprise and mission-driven efforts, Gene Takagi:
http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/home/2008/07/l3c.html
Bottom line: Now is the time to think outside the box on where the money is for your business. Chaotic times create great opportunities when you question your assumptions.
Hey Vickie, it’s Vermont not Delaware, though other states may follow suit in the years coming.
thanks Loni — many apologies for the error!