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A Library of Information About Nonprofits & Charities

The Foundation Center has a great library of information about forming and operating nonprofit corporations, including tax exempt charitable organizations.  Here are some of the topics relating to establishing a nonprofit corporation:

How do I start a nonprofit organization?
¿Cómo creo una organización sin fines de lucro en los Estados Unidos?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of [...]

Nonprofit Corporation Legal Audit

Nonprofit Law Blog:  “All too often, the issue of legal compliance receives attention from a nonprofit corporation only after a conflict arises.  Instead, a nonprofit corporation can better prevent conflicts and protect itself through regular legal audits. Financial audits alone, while important, will not sufficiently account for the bigger issue of overall compliance [...]

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Corporation Directors

Nonprofit Law Blog:  10 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Board

Seinfeld Quotes are Warnings for Nonprofit Governance

The Nonprofit Law Blog has semi-famous quotes from the Jerry Sienfeld show and ties them into important nonprofit organization governance issues.  The article covers a lot of important nonprofit governance ground.

Liability Protection for Directors and Officers of Arizona Nonprofit Corporations

CharityLawyer:  “In the last decade or so, directors and officers have faced an increased exposure to personal liability.   While the bulk of legal actions have been against directors and officers of for profit corporations, judgments against and settlements by directors and officers of nonprofit corporations are increasing.   I am often [...]

Nonprofit Law Jargon Buster – Tax-exempt Purpose

CharityLawyer:  “We love getting calls from potential clients with exciting ideas. However, surprisingly often, we are in a position which we do not enjoy of letting the caller know that as exciting as their idea is, it does not qualify for tax-exemption.  Some common examples of ideas that will not qualify include fundraising [...]

Top 50 Resources for Starting Your Own Charity or Scholarship

Executive MBA Programs:  “Charities and scholarships are usually created solely on one’s passion to help others or a life experience that has inspired them to provide aid to others in the same situation.  With an outpouring of individuals wanting to start charitable organizations that can make the world a better place, it is [...]

Nonprofit Law Urban Legends

CharityLawyer:  “I recently contacted Gene Takagi, a noted California nonprofit lawyer, to confirm or deny an assertion regarding California nonprofit law that was made to one of our clients.  He was kind enough to clarify the matter.  We discussed that there are many such ‘nonprofit law urban legends’ and he suggested that would [...]

Is Your Nonprofit at Risk of Losing Its Tax-Exempt Status?

A nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) must follow IRS rules or the IRS can revoke its tax exempt status.  If you are involved with operating or managing a nonprofit corporation, you should read ” Nonprofits: Are You at Risk of Losing Your Tax-Exempt [...]

Checklist for Nonprofit Corporation Bylaws

Because I form Arizona nonprofit corporations, people frequently ask me if I will charge less to form their new nonprofit corporation if they give me  a the Bylaws.  I always answer no because one thing I have learned from practicing law and forming entities since 1980 is that it always takes me more [...]