How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California

Form a California nonprofit corporation <p>Tens of thousands of arts groups, educators, social service agencies, environmental groups and others have used this bestselling book to form their California nonprofit. Your group can, too.</p> <p>Obtaining 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status has just become a lot easier with the new IRS Form 1023-EZ streamlined application. Use this book to form your California nonprofit corporation and obtain your federal and state tax exemptions. We provide step-by-step instructions for both the Form 1023 and the new easier Form 1023-EZ.</p> <p>How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in California shows you how to:</p> choose a corporate name and structure prepare and file nonprofit articles with the state of California qualify as a 501(c) (3) public charity obtain your federal and California tax exemptions create bylaws set up a corporate records book prepare minutes of your first board meeting handle postincorporation filings and tasks. <p>This new 16th edition is completely updated to cover changes to the law. </p> <p>Check out Nolo's list of California products. Not a California resident? Use How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation .</p>