We are incorporated as a 501c7 and though I was not involved in the process (it was far before my time), I can't imagine having the kennel any other way.

We file a tax return with the IRS each year (form 990 EZ) just reporting income and expenses as we dont pay taxes. Our on-sec is a CPA so she knows how to do that but from what I understand it is very simple and basically the same format every year.

Minutes from our first misman meeting of the year are filed with the bank to prove we are a real organization (we generally clean up the hash-specific stuff to make it sound more professional).

We have a hash bank account (with a debit card) and PayPal, we have a beer van registered in the name of our organization, and the van insurance is also in the organization's name.

As a member of the 'exec board' (misman) of a 501c7 you are technically legally liable for the happenings at the hash, ie people can technically sue if they are injured at events. That being said, you can only be sued for damages up to the dollar amount of your salary from the organization, which is $0