Becoming a Nonprofit
Becoming a nonprofit organization involves many steps. We've included several resources on this page to assist you.
- Tutorial on establishing a nonprofit organization - a step-by-step guide by The Foundation Center
- Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations - Internal Revenue Service's Publication 1828 for faith-based organizations
- Frequently Asked Questions for Nonprofits - information for and about nonprofits from Idealist.org
Becoming a Nonprofit
Contact a nonprofit source or your state for specific information on forming a nonprofit corporation.- Alabama
Alabama Association of Nonprofits
Office of the Secretary of State - Florida - Florida Department of State
- Georgia
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Georgia Secretary of State - Kentucky - Kentucky Secretary of State
- Mississippi - Mississippi Secretary of State
- North Carolina - Department of the Secretary of State
- Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands - To create a nonprofit corporation in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and in the U. S. Virgin Islands, one must consult with an attorney at law.
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of State - South Carolina
South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations
South Carolina Secretary of State - Tennessee
Center for Nonprofit Management
Tennessee Secretary of State offers a Filing