How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation: With Forms [Paperback]

Mark Warda (Author)

Book Description

Series: How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation | Publication Date: January 2000

With over a million active organizations, America has the most advanced system of nonprofits in the world. From social clubs to cancer research laboratories, these groups show the generosity and willingness of Americans to work together for the common good. Forming a nonprofit corporation is not difficult, and whether you want to start a local school or a national cause group, you can use this book to get the organization started. This book includes all of the forms and instructions needed to form a nonprofit corporation, including bylaws, minutes, notice, and much more. This book explains in simple language: Advantages and disadvantages Applying for tax exemptions of a nonprofit corporation Protecting your nonprofit status Types of nonprofits Charitable solicitation rules Step-by-step procedures for forming your nonprofit Running your nonprofit It includes: State-by-state laws and addresses Useful Internet addresses Many resources for nonprofits Eighteen ready-to-use forms Using Self-Help Law Books

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About the Author

Mark Warda received his B. A. from the University of Illinois in Chicago and his J.D. from the University of Illinois in Champaign. He practiced law in Clearwater, Florida, then gave up a busy practice to publish self-help law books. He has written or co-authored over sixty self-help law books, including How to Register your Own Copyright and How to Form Your Own Corporation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Sphinx Publishing Inc; 1st edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572480998
• ISBN-13: 978-1572480995
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #462,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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62 of 62 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Practicle and Simple Resource, April 6, 2000

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This review is from: How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation: With Forms (Paperback)

As a fan of self-help legal survival guides, I found this book very helpful. It's simple to read, only about 70 pages defining various types of nonprofit organizations, procedures for getting started and applying for tax-exempt status, and a bit on raising money and running a corporation. The appendices are actually the most helpful, listing websites, books, information on each state's requirements, and a section of forms including templates for annual meeting minutes. Overall, a good book on the basics of starting a nonprofit organization.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and full of key details, March 1, 2002

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R. Hart "hartworks_inc" (Crestone, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation: With Forms (Paperback)

I've long been a fan of the Nolo Press legal guides, but when I came across this in a local library, I took it home for a read and was very impressed. In a very readable manner, it explains the various choices; it also has forms and state-by-state information. I'm involved with two groups considering nonprofit status and it brought out many good points we hadn't thought of.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, January 29, 2005

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Bear (NH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation: With Forms (Paperback)

The book is simplistic and states the obvious; you can find most of the information for free on the web. Buy Allison Kaye's "Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations" instead . It's well worth the extra money