Articles of incorporation is a legal document that is filed with the state to create a corporation. Nonprofit articles contain the organization’s basic information (name, registered agent, office address, etc.) and tax exemption information.
Most Secretary of State web sites will have templates and/or instructions for nonprofit articles of incorporation. You could also search the Internet for the keywords “nonprofit articles of incorporation”, plus your state and type of nonprofit. For example, “articles of incorporation California youth”.
Since your situation may differ from any samples you may find, we recommend that you consult an attorney for legal assistance when creating your own organization’s articles of incorporation.
We invite you to share your nonprofit’s articles of incorporation in our Sample Documents section.
To learn more about starting a nonprofit, please see our free resources:
- Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits, available as an online webinar or as an in-person class.
- Webinar Series for Nonprofit Startup Organizations
- Establishing a Nonprofit Organization tutorial
To learn more about this topic, selected resources below may also be helpful.
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Books and Articles
Check title availability at our libraries and Cooperating Collections or your local libraries.
The latest publications in the Catalog of Nonprofit Literature about foundation giving in economic downturns available at Foundation Center libraries, some Cooperating Collections, or through your local public library.
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