Search
the Donors Forum Library catalog online
to see our materials that discuss how to incorporate as a nonprofit
organization.
Free
Management Library for For-Profit and Nonprofit Organizations
American
Bar Association: Tax Section. Exempt Organizations Committee
Focuses on issues affecting nonprofits. Also includes an unmonitored
discussion group for people interested in tax issues affecting
nonprofits, and lists publications.
National
Association of State Charity Officials
Includes listing of officials in each state, current issues
and regulations, some IRS details and Frequently Asked Questions
about laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations.
Foundation
Center FAQs
The Foundation Center's Frequently Asked Questions section includes
a section, "Nonprofit Organizations," that addresses the basics
of establishing a nonprofit.
How
to Start a Nonprofit: Sample Bylaws
An excellent sample document for would-be nonprofits.
Information
for Tax-Exempt Organizations
An Internal Revenue Service site outlining types of tax-exempt organizations,
the application process, special rules and procedures, FAQs on tax-exemption
and more. Can also use this site to search the online version of
IRS Publication #78: Cumulative List of Organizations, which will
indicate if an organization is tax-exempt, and how much of a contribution
is tax deductible.
Internet
Nonprofit Center: Start-up FAQs
An excellent site for basic questions on starting a nonprofit. Maintained
by the staff of the Evergreen State Society in Seattle, WA.
BoardSource
Offers much advice on nonprofit organization management and nonprofit
boards. See "What You Should Know About Nonprofits" for starters.
Nonprofit
Resource Center
Defines types of tax-exempt entities. The "Internet Resources for
Nonprofit Corporations" section offers information on laws regulating
nonprofits, legal resources and services, etc.
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Have you
[ ] recruited a board of directors
for your organization?
[ ] developed bylaws?
[ ] incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization
with the federal government?
[ ] registered as a nonprofit organization
with the state in which you are organized?
If you've completed all of these, you're ready to move
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