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When I use the term "infant stage" it means I have done exstensive research for the need and possible effect the organization will have on the youth. I have based it on the tradition of the "City Kids foudation" out of nyc...as a member in the early 90`s it helped guide at risk youth that where not doing exceptionaly well in school by helping them thru the arts....I plan on doing the same by giving them the incentive to do well in school and their reward would be the opportunity to join our group, develop talents such a writing and performing music (djing..music production etc.) ( film production, writing screen plays, filming) also dance and acting.......these classes ans work shops will help to keep at risk youth out of trouble as well as give them a venue to horne and showcase their skills. Their is a very big void in the south and these at risk youth are being left behind. My goal is to fund this venture thru educational grants and donations from connections I have with Def-Jam, Roc-A-Fella and Interscope records but in order to get all paperwork in order, 501-c3 status, writing a proper business plan and hiring lawyers will take capital of 20k and more so at this point i`m researching my options.

If I were going to form a non-profit, the second thing I would do (after researching the needs and solutions, as you have) is to seek out and establish a group of people to serve on the Board of Directors (in some states, you HAVE to do that first, by law). I would find local people who share the same values and passion for the mission/cause, and who have something (money, skills, connections, whatever) that are necessary to launch, administer, and guide the entity. That would seem to be the logical next step in this case to address the issues you mentioned. Best wishes.