How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation

By Mark Warda

Book Overview

With over a million active organizations, America has the most advanced system of nonprofits in the world. From social clubs to cancer research laboratories, these groups show the generosity and willingness of Americans to work together for the common good. This new edition addresses recent changes in both federal and state laws regarding tax exemptions.This book includes all of the forms and instructions needed to form a nonprofit corporation, state-by-state laws, appendices with additional resources, a complete index and a thorough glossary.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572482311
• ISBN13: 9781572482319
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Sourcebooks
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Clear and full of key details

I've long been a fan of the Nolo Press legal guides, but when I came across this in a local library, I took it home for a read and was very impressed. In a very readable manner, it explains the various choices; it also has forms and state-by-state information. I'm involved with two groups considering nonprofit status and it brought out many good points we hadn't thought of.

A Practicle and Simple Resource

As a fan of self-help legal survival guides, I found this book very helpful. It's simple to read, only about 70 pages defining various types of nonprofit organizations, procedures for getting started and applying for tax-exempt status, and a bit on raising money and running a corporation. The appendices are actually the most helpful, listing websites, books, information on each state's requirements, and a section of forms including templates for annual meeting minutes. Overall, a good book on the basics of starting a nonprofit organization.