Create a nonprofit in your state without a lawyer The process of becoming a tax-exempt organization may appear intimidating, but with How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation, you can do it quickly, easily and with confidence. This bestselling book includes complete instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax exemption and for qualifying for public charity status with the IRS. It will help you complete an IRS tax-exemption application, prepare articles of incorporation, write the bylaws of your nonprofit, fill in minutes of the organizational meeting and understand your state's specific nonprofit requirements. The 8th edition is completely updated to provide the latest federal and state rules. It also provides the latest forms you need, as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. What are you waiting for? Incorporate your nonprofit and pursue your worthy cause

This book shows step by step how to form and operate a tax-exempt corporation. It includes complete instructions for obtaining federal tax exemption and for qualifying for public charity status. All the forms for articles, bylaws, and minutes are included as both tear-outs and on CDROM.