One really detailed comment... a 990 tax return (which is what a nonprofit
files) is a lot of work. I've sometimes seen people treat what are really not
for profit activities as for profit businesses just so they can easily report
their taxable income.

I.e., it's sometimes easier and less expensive to pay a bit of tax than to
deal with the compliance requirements of a non profit entity...

Just a thought.

As KMurray mentioned, the nature of your business will determine whether it
is better to start a non-profit or a for-profit business. To become a
non-profit, you will need to obtain non-profit status from the IRS. (You can
find much information on their web site and links to the forms you need to
complete.) The process is time-consuming and there is a cost involved. Not
all business types qualify for non-profit status, so you will want to be
certain yours does before you spend the time and money.

Hi, It will depend on the nature of your business and goals as to whether you should start a profit or non-profit. You can read more about non-profits here, along with other business types.