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How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation

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How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation

, Attorney

, 10th Edition

By forming a nonprofit, your organization gains recognition, saves money, becomes eligible for grants, and you can protect your members and directors from liability.  Learn how to do it in California with this definitive guide, complete with:

  • instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax-exemption
  • line-by-line instructions for completing your application
  • sheets with California's specific legal and tax requirements

Includes all the legal forms you need!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Check out a required change to the Articles of Incorporation form before filing your Articles. See Legal Updates for Nonprofits for more information.

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Create a nonprofit in your state without pricey attorney's fees!

The process of becoming a tax-exempt organization may appear intimidating, but with How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation, you can do it quickly, easily, and with confidence.

This bestselling book includes complete instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax exemption and for qualifying for public charity status with the IRS. It will help you:

  • complete an IRS tax-exemption application
  • prepare articles of incorporation
  • write the bylaws of your nonprofit
  • fill in minutes of the organizational meeting
  • understand your state’s specific nonprofit requirements

The 10th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest changes in the law, and includes contact information for finding updated state-specific instructions. You'll also get information on new online services and options related to forming your nonprofit. Plus, all the forms you need are included in this complete guide.

What are you waiting for? Incorporate your nonprofit and pursue your worthy cause!

Are you a California resident? Check out How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California.

ISBN
9781413313864
Legal Updates
Included Forms

Corporate Forms

  • Incorporation Checklist
  • Application for Reservation of Corporate Name
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Articles Filing Letter
  • Bylaws
  • Waiver of Notice and Consent to Holding of First Meeting of Board of Directors
  • Minutes of First Meeting of Board of Directors

IRS Forms and Publications and Tax Articles

  • Form 1023: Application for Recognition of Exemption (with Notice 1382)
  • Instructions for Form 1023
  • Form SS-4: Application for Employer Identification Number
  • Instructions for Form SS-4
  • Form 5768: Election/Revocation of Election By an Eligible Section 501(c)(3) Organization
  • To Make Expenditures To Influence Legislation
  • Publication 557: Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization
  • Publication 4220: Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status
  • Publication 4221-PC: Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities
  • Publication 4221-PF: Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Private Foundations
  • Publication 1828: Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations
  • IRS Revenue Procedure 75-50
  • IRC Section 4958, Taxes on Excess Benefit Transactions
  • IRS Regulations Section 53.4958-0, Table of Contents
  • Public Charity or Private Foundation Status Issues Under IRC §§ 509(a)(1)–(4), 4942(j)(3), and 507
  • Disclosure, FOIA and the Privacy Act
  • Update: The Final Regulations on the Disclosure Requirements for Annual Information Returns and Applications for Exemption
  • Education, Propaganda, and the Methodology Test
  • Election Year Issues
  • Lobbying Issues
  • Private School Update
  • UBIT: Current Developments
  • Intermediate Sanctions (IRC Section 4958) Update
  • IRS Revenue Ruling 2007-41 Political Campaign Prohibition Guidance
  • Internal Revenue Bulletin (IRB 2008-18) with T.D. 9390 Final Regulation changes to Section 4958 regulations

How to Locate Incorporation Resources Online

Information and Tear-Out Forms

  • Incorporation Checklist
  • Special Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Organizations
  • Application for Reservation of Corporate Name
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Articles Filing Letter
  • Bylaws (including Membership Provisions and Adoption of Bylaws clause)
  • Waiver of Notice and Consent to Holding of First Meeting of Board of Directors
  • Minutes of First Meeting of Board of Directors
  • IRS Form 1023: Application for Recognition of Exemption
  • IRS Form SS-4: Application for Employer Identification Number
  • IRS Form 5768: Election/Revocation of Election by an Eligible Section 501(c)(3) Organization To Make Expenditures To Influence Legislation