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The Complete Guide to Nonprofit Corporations

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This book is a good starting point for anyone considering forming a non-profit. It outlines the pros and cons of incorporation, and takes the mystery out of the incorporation process. The sample letters of incorporation, bylaws, and organizational meeting minutes were very helpful. But don't buy the book expecting it to be your only resource.

The book focuses almost exclusively on incorporating in Delaware. Although any organization can incorporate in Delaware - with possible advantages - it is worth researching the laws in your own state. You may be able to obtain the same advantages, with far less paperwork.

The most disappointing aspect of this book was that, despite the advertising on the cover, it has not been "newly revised" since 1993. The IRS forms, filing fees, and registered agent services are out of date.

Finall, I was disappointed to find that, because of its age, no internet resources are listed in the book, a serious drawback considering that all of the forms and instructions I needed were available from the IRS and State of California websites.

Overall, I found the book to be worth its price, but in this fast-changing world, it is in serious need of a "new" new revision.

I have read this book and I will tell you, it is a very GOOD START but I was very disappointed that it didn't list a vast sort of agencies nationwide. I Live in Illinois and the information is basically for Delaware. This is why I only gave it 4 stars. You still have to do some research on your own but you definitely get your feet wet if you know what I mean. Buy this book to get you started and keep it to go back to when things get a little bit shaky from time to time. The tax forms part was very impressive..actual sample forms,addresses,etc.This book helped eliminate a lot of my worries and red tape. Good luck to all of you Non-Profiters and God BLESS!

Very interseting, informative, and quick reading. Gives you a vast amount of information to successfully start a non proft corporation through filliing of your certificate of incorporation.