How to form a nonprofit corporation
Title:
How to form a nonprofit corporation
Author:
Mancuso, Anthony, author.
ISBN:
9781413328646
Personal Author:
Edition:
15th edition.
Physical Description:
275 pages : forms ; 28 cm
General Note:
Includes index.
"With downloadable forms; Create articles, bylaws & minutes"--Cover.
"A step-by-step guide to forming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in any state"--Cover.
Contents:
Introduction -- Part 1: How nonprofit corporations work. Is nonprofit incorporation right for you? ; Legal rights and duties of incorporators, directors, officers, employees, and members ; Requirements for Section 501(c)(3) tax exemption ; Public charities and private foundations ; Other tax benefits and reporting requirements -- Part 2: Incorporating your nonprofit. Choose a name and file your articles of incorporation ; Prepare your bylaws ; Apply for your federal Section 501(c)(3) tax exemption ; Final steps in organizing your nonprofit corporation ; After corporation is organized ; Lawyers and accountants -- Appendixes: A. Using the downloadable forms and other online material ; B. How to locate incorporation resources online ; C. Information and forms.
Abstract:
"You've got a cause you care about--now you just need the legal status that will help your organization raise money to further that cause. Here, you'll find all the forms and information you need to create a tax-exempt nonprofit for your group. Learn how to form a nonprofit corporation in any state and gain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS. Includes step-by-step instructions for both IRS Form 1023 and the streamlined Form 1023-EZ federal tax-exemption application. This edition covers the new required online filing for form 1023. With this book you can choose a legal name; prepare articles of incorporation; create your bylaws; obtain federal and state tax-exempt status; prepare minutes for your organizational meeting; and, establish a corporate records book; handle postincorporation filings and tasks."-- Back cover.
