How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation (National Ed): A Step-by-Step Guide to Forming a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit in Any State

Form a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit in your state

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. We provide step-by-step instructions for both IRS Form 1023 and the streamlined Form 1023-EZ federal tax exemption application.

With this book you can:

• choose a legal name
• prepare articles of incorporation
• create your own bylaws
• obtain federal and state tax-exempt status
• prepare minutes for your organizational meeting, and
• handle postincorporation filings and tasks.

With Downloadable Forms – The latest forms are included both in the book and online at Nolo.com (details inside).

Are you a California resident? Check out How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California.