PrepperNet Emergency Response Team (PNERT): Building a Mission-Driven Non-Profit for Real Impact
At PrepperFinds.com, a portion of every dollar earned is now being directed toward something far greater than deals and discounts — it’s helping establish the PrepperNet Emergency Response Team (PNERT), a nonprofit mission dedicated to supporting volunteers, deployed members, and disaster-impacted communities..
Why PNERT Is Needed
During the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene in the mountains of North Carolina, PrepperNet mobilized like never before:
- We raised tens of thousands of dollars in relief.
- We deployed 50+ PrepperNet volunteers into damaged communities.
- We trusted two external nonprofits to distribute the funds.
Although those nonprofits did great work — and we fully trust them — we had zero control over how donations were spent.
Meanwhile, our own volunteers were boots-on-the-ground helping people…
and we couldn’t help them.
Why?
Because all donations flowed through organizations that weren’t designed to support our responders.
Our deployed members needed help with:
- Gas
- Food
- Hotel stays
- Radios and communication gear
- Solar equipment
- Clothing
- Emergency tools
- Supplies for devastated families
And we had no mechanism to support them directly.
That ends now.
Introducing PNERT
The PrepperNet Emergency Response Team (PNERT) nonprofit is being created so PrepperNet can:
- Support Our Responders Directly
Provide the financial and logistical help our volunteers need when they deploy into disaster zones.
- Assist Disaster Victims Immediately
Offer direct aid — food, water, shelter support, supplies, clothing, and essential gear — without waiting on outside organizations.
- Maintain Full Accountability
Our community will know exactly where funds go and how they help.
- Stay Ready for Future Emergencies
PNERT will position PrepperNet to deploy faster, stronger, and with greater impact than ever before.
Where PNERT Funds Will Go
Funds from PrepperFinds.com revenue, direct donations, and corporate sponsors will be allocated responsibly and transparently:
Support for PNERT Volunteers
- Fuel & travel support
- Lodging
- Meals
- Radios & comms gear
- Solar equipment
- Emergency tools
- Response clothing & safety gear
Direct Aid to Victims
- Food
- Water
- Hygiene items
- Clothing
- Temporary shelter support
- First aid supplies
- Recovery essentials
Nonprofit Operations
- 501(c)(3) formation & legal fees
- Website & infrastructure
- Branding, logo, and outreach
- Administrative essentials to function properly
This nonprofit is not a short-term solution.
We are building it for long-term readiness.
How You Can Help PNERT
- Shop through PrepperFinds.com
Every purchase generates revenue that helps fund PNERT missions.
- Donate Directly
We will be opening secure direct donation options so individuals can support PNERT’s frontline volunteers and relief operations.
- Corporate Sponsorships Wanted
We are seeking:
- Gear donations
- Equipment sponsorships
- Financial partners
- Supply contributions
If your company wants to stand behind a community that shows up when people need help, we would love to speak with you.
PNERT: Built for the Future
The PrepperNet Emergency Response Team is being created to ensure that next time disaster strikes — anywhere in America — we will be ready to respond quickly, effectively, and with a direct impact.
This is our mission.
This is our calling.
This is PNERT.
Thank you for your support,
The PrepperNet & PrepperFinds Team
Contact us at info@preppernet.com
PNERT Nonprofit Startup Budget
PrepperNet Emergency Response Team — Launch Cost Breakdown
Below is a clear, transparent list of the startup costs required to officially launch the PNERT nonprofit and prepare it for disaster response, volunteer support, and direct community aid.
These are one-time expenses necessary to establish the organization, meet legal requirements, and build the infrastructure needed to operate effectively.
1. Legal Formation & Required Fees
Item | Cost Estimate |
Legal setup for nonprofit (state registration) | $150 – $300 |
IRS 501(c)(3) application fee | $275 – $600 |
Attorney review / compliance assistance (optional but recommended) | $500 – $1,500 |
Subtotal: $925 – $2,400
2. Administrative & Operational Setup
Item | Cost Estimate |
Website domain & hosting | $120 |
Website development (PNERT.org page, donation system, branding, pages) | $500 – $2,000 |
Email services (donor communications) | $100 – $300 |
Accounting setup (QuickBooks, bookkeeping onboarding) | $200 – $400 |
Office supplies, printing, documentation | $100 – $200 |
Subtotal: $1,020 – $3,020
3. Branding & Communications
Item | Cost Estimate |
Logo design & branding package | $250 – $750 |
Marketing materials (brochures, flyers, banners) | $150 – $500 |
Graphic design assets for social media & fundraising | $100 – $300 |
Professional photography or stock imagery | $50 – $150 |
Subtotal: $550 – $1,700
4. Fundraising Infrastructure
Item | Cost Estimate |
Donation platform setup (Stripe/PayPal/Foundation tools) | $0 – $300 |
CRM / donor management system | $300 – $600 |
Online ad credits / initial outreach | $100 – $300 |
Subtotal: $400 – $1,200
5. Emergency Deployment & Volunteer Prep
(Initial supplies to support PNERT members responding to disasters)
Item | Cost Estimate |
Gas stipends / travel support fund | $300 – $600 |
Radios / comms equipment | $300 – $900 |
Basic solar gear / chargers | $150 – $450 |
Safety gear (gloves, masks, first aid kits) | $200 – $400 |
Volunteer support fund (food, lodging, essentials) | $300 – $900 |
Subtotal: $1,250 – $3,250
Total Estimated Startup Cost
$4,145 – $11,570
This is the amount needed to fully establish PNERT as a legitimate, mission-ready 501(c)(3) nonprofit, capable of:
- Helping families in disasters
- Supporting volunteers deployed into emergency zones
- Providing resources directly where they are needed
- Maintaining transparency, accountability, and readiness
Every dollar helps PNERT launch and begin serving communities.
Once operational, PNERT will be able to help victims, supply responders, and deploy aid faster than ever before.
Your contribution directly builds this mission.
The PrepperNet & PrepperFinds Team
Contact us at info@preppernet.com