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We are the leader in starting Faith Based Organizations as 508(c)(1)a)’s. We have been performing for 12 years and our FBO’s are operating in 48 out of 50 states.

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Our experienced team can help you set up a Faith Based Organization (FBO) or amend an existing FBO.

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Meet Our Team

Dan Peterson

Dan PetersonFounder, BA & MA Ed Admn

Cleveland Futch

Cleveland FutchCertified Public Accountant, MBA, J.D.

Scott Stafne

Scott StafneAttorney, J.D., LL.M.

Ryan Bedford

Ryan BedfordAttorney, J.D.

Tracy Tribbett

Tracy TribbettAttorney, J.D.

Gary VanLandingham

Gary VanLandinghamDirector of Mentoring

Carrie Davis

Carrie DavisDirector of Marketing

Testimonials

Helping Hand Outreach was a Godsend. They were there to help us file for our 508 faith based organization, explaining carefully each step of the process, helping us understand the simple, long standing law that allows us to register.

Leonard Pearson, Elder
THREE TREE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Des Moines, WA

I’m so glad we found Helping Hand Outreach in 2014, now we can rest easy knowing our Church has a solid and lasting foundation.

Pastor Bob Ilardi
CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH
Poughkeepsie, NY

Thank you Dan. You answered all our questions and helped our ministries make a difference in our community.

Pastor Jeff Durbin
APOLOGIA CHURCH
Tempe, AZ

I highly recommend working with Helping Hand Outreach. Dan did a great job of setting up my ministry in 2015. Even after all these years they are always there to answer my questions.

Daniel Woodard
BEING SALT & LIGHT MINISTRIES
Apex, SC

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