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Starting a Nonprofit Organization - Resources

Online Resources:

Basic Information
Pamela McAllister gives excellent advice for the planning stage.

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization 
An overview from the Minnesota Council on Nonprofits.

Bylaws
Sample bylaws from the Minnesota Council on Nonprofits. Be certain they conform to the requirements in your state.

California Nonprofit Corporation Handbook
Anthony Mancuso's Nolo Press guide, complete with forms. $29.95.

 FAQs
The Online Nonprofit Center at Idealist.org provides the answers to some frequently asked questions. (Formerly from Putnam Barber and Associates)

Fiscal Sponsorship
An alternative to creating a new nonprofit organization.

501(c)(3): To Be Or Not To Be
Anthony Mancuso asks and answers the right questions. If you're thinking of starting a nonprofit, take a look at this. Courtesy of The Grantmanship Center Magazine.

How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation
This Nolo Press book by attorney Anthony Mancuso covers nonprofit incorporation in all 50 states.

IRS Publications
Download IRS publications in PDF format.

State of Wisconsin Forms
Print State of Wisconsin forms.

Nonprofit Types
There is more than one type of nonprofit organization under the IRS code. This chart lays them out

Tax Exemption Information
This IRS page is a good place to begin learning about tax-exempt nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit Law Resource Library
An excellent source of nonprofit legal information.






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