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501(C)(3)

Refers to an organization that has applied for and obtained tax-exempt status from the IRS under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. To qualify for Section 501(c)(3) status, the...

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Charitable Contribution

Cash or cash equivalent (goods or property) donated to a charitable organization. If made to a qualified recipient (one officially created for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, artistic,...

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Charitable Organization

A nonprofit organization created and operated for purposes that benefit the public interest, such as educational, scientific, religious and artistic purposes. Charitable organizations that meet the...

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Charity

See: charitable organization

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Eleemosynary

(eh-luh-moss-uh-nary) Charitable, as applied to a purpose or institution.

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Fiscal Sponsor

A nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that acts as a guardian of grants and donations for a fledgling group or project that hasn't yet applied for or received 501(c)(3) status.

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Nonprofit Corporation

An organization incorporated under state laws and approved by both the state's secretary of state and its taxing authority as operating for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic, or...

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Public Benefit Corporation

A public benefit corporation is usually a corporation created by the government that performs a specific function for the benefit of the public, such as a public library or an adult day center. More...

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Legal Updates for Nonprofits

Nolo posts updates to the latest versions of books and software when major legal or practical changes occur.

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Starting & Building a Nonprofit

Starting & Building a NonprofitA Practical GuideBy: Peri Pakroo, J.D.Published: March 2015, 6th Ed.Download Forms

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Every Nonprofit's Tax Guide

Every Nonprofit's Tax GuideHow to Keep Your Tax-Exempt Status& Avoid IRS ProblemsBy:Stephen Fishman, J.D.Published: November 2013, 3rd Ed.

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Nonprofit's Guide to Human Resources

Nonprofit's Guideto Human ResourcesManaging Your Employees & VolunteersBy:Jan MasaokaPublished: November 2011, 1st Ed.

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Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes & Records

Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes& RecordsHow to Run Your Nonprofit Corporation soYou Don't Run Into TroubleBy:Attorney Anthony MancusoPublished: September 2011, 2nd Ed.Download Forms

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How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation

How to Form a Nonprofit CorporationBy: Attorney Anthony MancusoPublished: June 2015, 12th Ed.Download Forms

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How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California

How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in CaliforniaBy: Attorney Anthony MancusoPublished: April 2015, 16th Ed.Download Forms

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Nonprofit Fundraising Registration

Nonprofit Fundraising RegistrationThe 50-State GuideBy:Stephen Fishman, J.D.& Ronald J. BarrettPublished: November 2013, 2nd Ed.

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California Secretary of State Changes Articles of Incorporation Requirements

There are new requirements regarding what must be included in articles of incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State. Starting January 1, 2013, all articles of incorporation filed with...

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Update to 15th edition of How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California

In How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California, we give two reasons why nonprofits should always apply for a federal tax exemption, even if they are exempt from the IRS application requirements:...

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Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits

Effective Fundraising for NonprofitsReal-World Strategies That WorkBy:Ilona Bray, J.D.Published: August 2013, 4th Ed.Download Forms

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IRS Releases New Interactive Form 1023

The IRS has released a new interactive Form 1023 (i1023) which can be used to apply for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3). The revision date on the interactive form (and the current PDF...

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California Secretary of State Posts Fillable Articles of Incorporation Forms

The California Secretary of State now has fillable articles of incorporation forms for nonprofit and general stock corporations on its website. If you are forming a corporation in California, you have...

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Arizona Repeals Nonprofit Fundraising Solicitation Registration Requirement

Effective June 20, 2013, Arizona repealed its solicitation registration requirements for nonprofits that fundraise in Arizona. Nonprofits no longer need to file an initial registration form or the...

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Correction to 11th Edition of How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation and 15th...

There is an error in Chapter 8 of How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation (page 146) and Chapter 8 of How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California (page 178). The second sentence in the Tip icon that...

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Smaller Nonprofits Can Now Use An Easier 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Application:...

On July 1, 2014, the IRS introduced a new, shorter application form, Form 1023-EZ, to help small charities apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status more easily. Most organizations with annual gross...

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IRS Adjusts Figures Relating to Quid Pro Quo Contributions ("Low Cost" or "De...

Readers of Nolo's books on nonprofit fundraising and management are aware that nonprofits need to send a written disclosure statement to anyone who donates $75 or more, ordinarily stating the value of...

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Get InformedEmpower yourself with our plain-English informationNonprofit Law CenterStarting a Nonprofit CorporationManaging a NonprofitDo It YourselfHandle routine tasks with our productsNonprofit...

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IRS Updates Figures for Low-Cost and Token Thank-You Gifts for 2016

As readers of Nolo's books on nonprofit fundraising and management know, nonprofits need to send a written disclosure to anyone who makes a single gift of $75 or more and receives something in return....

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IRS Decreases User Fee for IRS Form 1023-EZ

  On July 1, 2016, the IRS decreased the user fee to process the Form 1023-EZ, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, from $400 to...

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Update to 15th Edition of How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California

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