Before we apply for 501(c)(3) status we first need to know if the mentoring model is a good idea. We (Rick and Rebecca) know a lot about Black history and culture from years of reading and experience with M.U.S.T.. We know very little about the foster care system, however. Until we determine if the idea will work we will serve under a fiscal sponsor. When we first started M.U.S.T. we used an organization called New Horizon’s as our fiscal sponsor. We are using them again until we determine if is necessary to start a full 501(c)(3) again.