Nonprofits
Read up on nonprofit organizations, fundraising strategy, and managing volunteers, so your nonprofit corporation can stay in the business of doing good.
View Article501(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...
View ArticleCharitable 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,...
View ArticleCharitable 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...
View ArticleFiscal 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.
View ArticleNonprofit 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...
View ArticlePublic 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...
View ArticleIRS Raises User Fees for Nonprofit Tax Exemption Applications
The IRS has increased user fees for all applications for nonprofit tax exempt status (IRS Form 1023, Form 1024, and Form 1028) postmarked after January 3, 2010. The new fee schedule is as follows:$400...
View ArticleLegal 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
View ArticleChange to Articles of Incorporation forms in How to Form a Nonprofit...
The Articles of Incorporation forms for a public benefit corporation and religious corporation that are in How to Form a Nonprofit in California (14th edition and prior editions) should be changed as...
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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.
View ArticleCalifornia 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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