It depends on how you define success.You need to have a clear vision of what you want to accomplish. Other than the paperwork required to start the non profit, you can keep the cost very minimal. Read up on the requirements for becoming a charitable organization.Start lining up donors before you become official. Get your plans in place and be ready to go. Your vision will be what sells people to donate to you. Have passion and a clearly defined goal.
not very large. It takes lots of time and effort, and money to start off. If you don t get a grant from other charities, then it s ever harder than it already is. And grants are very hard to get. very very very difficult.