A different kind of SAFER help.

[Catch22]

OK, so as I'm workin on my SAFER narrative, I come to realize a bit of an issue. Just this last Tuesday our little vollie FD that's always been based on memberships was turned into a tax-based fire district by our community.

While this is great for us, I'm coming across some issues. We don't become "official" until a judge signs the order next week. So, from there I have to get a FEIN and DUNS #. Then I have to wait to find out what our budget it, etc. We don't even have a bank account, and I'm not sure when we'll get one!

Anyone with experience how long this will take? Any advice?

This really kinds of gets screwy with the apparatus grant I just got awarded and a pending air trailer. I figure they're easier dealt with by calling someone with the program. The SAFER thing is getting me antsy though.

[neiowa]

In our county there is something of an "association" of non-profit organizations. Called a County Foundation. It acts as a conduit for funds donated to small org, has the 594c3/keeps the paperwork straight, takes care of the accounting, writes the checks, etc. Also a very large regional Foundation that is an umbrella for several such. Pretty common as I understand it.

Likely something similar in our area that might be able to use their DUNS, bank account, etc. At least temporarily.