This process takes a bit. What have we accomplished so far? 

We have sent in our articles of organization to AZ, and we have the AZ entity ID. We have published the articles, opened a bank account (we need to finish the work with the federal government before being able to accept donations there, etc.) Started our website and requested the shelterlove app. Next step is to pay the application fee for the federal government, $275. We are likely going to do a facebook page and maybe a gofund me for the cost of the application fee as all of these fees add up.