Here’s something I learned very recently and I can’t believe I didn’t know about it…!
Dreamhost, a great and simple hosting provider that I’ve recommended a number of times, actually offers free hosting for 501(c)(3) non profits!
You can check it out here. Who would have thought.
Otherwise, it’s a great solution anyways for the person starting out (and even for those who aren’t “new” to the scene).
Anyone else know of any other good hosting providers who offer free services for non profits?
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This isn't exactly web-hosting, but it's worth a mention in case people don't know. Google offers Google Apps, their email, calendar and document sharing service free to non-profs. We're in the process of moving our email hosting to them right now. It rocks!
Although I wasn't qualified to be a non for profit the proceeds to my first book goes exclusively to the childrens' ministry in my church. Does this hosting provider or any other qualify me for use of their services? (joyfuljournies on twitter.)
i'm not sure, but their regular service is great…!
I love it. aren't a lot of churches 501c3's? We should use that…
Hi, John.
I run a small hosting company, and will provide free hosting for non-profits. I also do some free development. My goal is to be helpful in promoting internet ministries. My website is a baby without much content, but Mary above or anyone else who needs help getting their ministry onto the web can contact me there.
wow, that's great! thanks for sharing! what kind of development do you do?
I specialize in Microsoft technologies. .NET, Sql Server. The website I linked to in my post is built with Asp.Net, and my hosting service is ran off of a Windows server. But I do have on that server MySQL on it and also some PHP.
wow, very cool!
Thanks so much. I'm speading the word. I had heard that dreamhost was fantastic anyway, though I'm still currently with bluehost. This info is particularly useful for small churches.
Marshall
john thanks once again for the great heads up! I have been using dreamhost for multiple churches and other non-profits for a few years now and never caught this! Thanks!
Free hosting on Dreamhost is specifically for corporations who have received a 501(c)3 letter from the IRS. MOST churches do not have that letter. When the 501(c)3 status was implemented (back in the 70's I think), churches were grandfathered in. That means they ARE 501(c)3, but do NOT have a letter. The letter is what Dreamhost requires. In order to be a full-fledged 501(c)3 – with a letter – you have to go through the application process, including a $750 fee.
That made getting the letter not worth it for us. But I had already switched to Dreamhost before I discovered all this. Still – Dreamhost has been great and I would highly recommend them.
Tim,
thanks for this clarification! that's very helpful.
FWIW, I work at Granger Community Church and we applied for and received free hosting at Dreamhost over a year ago. It's great and we use it for all kinds of mini-sites/temporary projects, etc.
sweet! good deal, eh?
Although I wasn't qualified to be a non for profit the proceeds to my first book goes exclusively to the childrens' ministry in my church. Does this hosting provider or any other qualify me for use of their services? (joyfuljournies on twitter.)
http://www.gachisites.com/