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

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. This edition covers the new required online filing for the Form 1023.
With this book you can:
choose a legal name
prepare articles of incorporation
create your bylaws
obtain federal and state tax-exempt status
prepare minutes for your organizational meeting
establish a corporate records book, and