December 14, 2007, 11:35 am
Can a church coffee shop be a nonprofit?
A church group is considering opening a nonprofit coffee shop on church grounds. Have you been involved in a spin-off venture of a nonprofit organization? What did you do?
Your Answers
From Richard, Overland Park, Ks I am the franchisee of Jo to Go in Kansas City and I currently lease space from my church and operate a coffee shop inside it. It has been going on for a year — the members love it, the church loves it, and it has been very successful.
Posted By Richard, Overland Park, Ks : December 19, 2007 9:34 am
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How does the church report income from renting the space to you?