How to organize a benefit?

How do I organize a benefit concert for a fallen veteran?

• I'm a 15 year old sophomore in high school. Last year on October 8, my freshman football coach who had recently returned from deployment with the US Marine Corps, took his own life after battling with severe post traumatic stress disorder. he was studying to become a therapist to help other veterans suffering from PTSD, but there was not enough help to keep him in a stable mindset and keep him from taking his own life. Now I feel like I would like to make a change. On this October 8, I want to hold a benefit concert featuring bands from the community. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to the American Fallen Heroes Project in his name. Now all I need is some advice on how to organize the event. I know I want the concert to be held at the high school's football field and I have the date and a few possible bands. any help would be great. thanks!

• Answer:

  You personally CANNOT since you are underage. You can ask your school, church, town Rotary, Vets Org or any nonprofit to sponsor the event. You need to supply a tax exempt and EIN number to solicit donations, rent a venue, open a bank account and so on.