Most organizations trying to gain legal nonprofit status don't have the money to pay a lawyer thousands of dollars for help. Fortunately, they don't have to.
This work for the layman explains how to form and operate a non-profit corporation in California. Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Minutes, and other material are included. Instructions for applying for Section 501(c)(3) status from the IRS are also provided.
Form a California nonprofit corporation Tens of thousands of arts groups, educators, social service agencies, environmental groups and others have used this bestselling book to form their California nonprofit. Your group can, too. Obtaining 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is a lot easier now with the IRS Form 1023-EZ streamlined application. Use this book to form your California nonprofit corporation and obtain your federal and state tax exemptions. We provide step-by-step instructions for both the longer IRS Form 1023 and the streamlined IRS Form 1023-EZ application. How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California shows you how to: choose a corporate name and structure prepare and file articles of incorporation qualify as a 501(c)(3) public charity obtain federal and state tax-exempt status create bylaws set up a corporate records book prepare minutes of your first board meeting and handle postincorporation filings and tasks. This new edition is completely updated to cover changes to the law.