How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation

by Anthony Mancuso

The definitive guide for anyone who wants to start a nonprofit organization, this book shows step by step how to form and operate a tax-exempt corporation in all 50 states. It includes complete instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax exemption and for qualifying for public charity status with the IRS. It also includes all the forms for Articles, Bylaws and Minutes, both as tear-outs and on disk.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Reference, Legal

368 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1990

Reviews

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first chapter helped me to determine that forming a nonprofit corporation for our Somali Reads project is probably not necessary at this time. (The deciding factor was that we'd have to raise $50,000 a year before getting any tax breaks, and our budget is less than $10,000 for this project.)

I would definitely suggest this book for anyone looking at starting a nonprofit organization.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is good, particularly if you are starting a community nonprofit (dance studio, school, etc.). It has a CD-ROM with all the forms you'll need and step-by-step instructions for how to use them. The writing is good and straight-forward. It is what it is, but within that realm, it's a good tool.

[Holly P · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really useful book that walks you through everything step by step. If the information you're looking for isn't contained in the book they point you to exactly where to find it on the internet.

[Marla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book carefully and effectively guided me through the process of starting an incorporated nonprofit elementary school (that I successfully ran for a decade). It breaks everything down into manageable steps and provides great examples.

[Carolyn Wells · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book insightful when setting up my non-profit business. The information is straightforward and highlights the basics for any business owner to get started right, and without tripping over common formation mistakes.

[Mollie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a thorough technical guide to what you need to do to start a nonprofit. It's well written and way less cheesy than a lot of the books out there on this subject.

[Russell Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helped me form my first nonprofit. Takes a lot of the mystery out of the process. A great place to start.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good overview of forming a nonprofit with some limited information on states. Not just for lawyers. The problem is it doesn't get very state specific--so it's decent for the 1023, but not as great for the initial state incorporation stages.

[Vincent Chough · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very complete. Easy to read and understand. Everything a startup nonprofit needs to know... and then some.

[Mrs. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another very helpful book from Nolo press. This book will help you see what you are getting into if you want to start a non profit.

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

Invaluable resource for the steps of starting a nonprofit. Detailed instructions, online forms, it has been a constant companion for nearly a year.

[Larissa Distler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Extremely useful guide!

[Carmeney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clear concise steps for creating a nonprofit. I really like Nolo Press books.

[Marsha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The bible. Best!