The first step to any organization, whether it’s for-profit or nonprofit, is incorporation. Each state and territory in the United States has a different process…
Once a nonprofit organization identifies a clear purpose, decides on a legal name, and establishes a Board of Directors, it is ready to start officially…
New organizations are public entities. All details provided in the Articles of Incorporation (including names, addresses, and phone numbers) are public information. Some states require…
A Conflict of Interest Policy, or COI, contains the necessary language ensuring no member of the Board of Directors will profit from the organization. Basically,…
501c3: Reference to the IRS tax code governing nonprofits. Often substituted to indicate a tax-exempt organization. 990, 990 N, 990 EZ, 990 PF: Types of…
Organization Name: ______________________________ Organization Address: ______________________________ Fiscal Year: ______________________________ Initial Board of Directors:President: ______________________________ Secretary: ______________________________ Treasurer: ______________________________ Additional Board Members: ______________________________ Incorporation:Date of Incorporation:…
Are you ready? Now that you’ve read through this entire startup guide, you should have a basic understanding of everything necessary to launch your nonprofit…
Do It Yourself Assign Board Member Hire BryteBridge File 990 Tax Return File State Annual Report File Charity…
While there are exceptions, generally, every nonprofit must file an Annual Report, Charity Registration Renewal, and State/Sales Tax Exemption Renewal every year. Annual Report An…
The IRS requires a federal tax return for every fiscal year (or tax year) an organization exists. Typically, tax years follow calendar years, though an…
