NON-PROFIT LAW

Many organizations provide information and assistance to charities that are just starting their operations. Among them: The Foundation Center Helps non-profit groups learn how to solicit foundation grants and deal with other aspects of financing and managing a new charity through its library, which has affiliates nationwide. Its Internet site has a special section that […]

Once you decide to incorporate as nonprofit organization and to apply for tax-exempt status, there are a number of steps that you must take. This list can serve as a blueprint and as a reminder of what needs to be done and in what order. Begin with a broad charitable purpose that motivates yourself or […]

ARTICLE I NAME/REGISTERED OFFICE The name of this corporation shall be: ??? [INSERT NAME ACCURATELY]. The corporation’s registered office is located at: [INSERT STREET ADDRESS, ALSO WITH ZIP CODE IF SAME IS APPROPRIATE FOR MAILING ADDRESS (MAILING ADDRESS – INCLUDING THOSE WITH P.O. BOXES – MAY BE SHOWN VIA PARENTHETICAL ADDITION)]. ARTICLE II PURPOSE This corporation is […]

Charities that are raising funds are generally required to register in 36 states and DC. States are asserting jurisdiction over fundraising over the Internet, just as they do with respect to mail and telephone solicitations, because their jurisdiction is predicated on the location of the recipient. Some argue that I-net fundraising is different, because the […]

SAMPLE BYLAWS BYLAWS OF _______________________________________ ARTICLE I – NAME, PURPOSE Section 1: The name of the organization shall be _________________________________. Section 2: The ______________________________ is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes, more specifically to____________________________________________________. ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP Section 1: Membership shall consist only of the members of the board of directors. ARTICLE […]

Obtain Tax Exempt Status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Call the IRS 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676) to request the following forms: Form SS-4 (“Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)”) Form 1023 (“Application for Recognition of Exemption under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code”) Form 8718 (“User Fee for Exempt Organization Determination Letter Request”) Publication 557 (“Tax-Exempt […]