Foundation Center @ TCCL
How to Form a Nonprofit
Books
Starting and managing a nonprofit organization : a legal guide Bruce R. Hopkins. : Hopkins, Bruce R
(2009)
The nonprofit handbook : everything you need to know to star Gary M. Grobman. : Grobman, Gary M. (346.73064 G891n 2008)
How to form a nonprofit corporation by Anthony Mancuso. : Mancuso, Anthony.
(346.73064 M312h 2007)
Starting & building a nonprofit : a practical guide by Peri H. Pakroo. : Pakroo, Peri.
(658.048 P17s 2007)
The nonprofit handbook : everything you need to know to star Gary M. Grobman. : Grobman, Gary M.
(346.73064 G891n 2005)
Web Sites
Charitable Organization Packet* provides the instructions and forms needed to file your organization with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. This packet is linked from OK Secretary of State Business Forms - click the link for “Charitable Organizations”.
Create a Strategic Plan for your Nonprofit is a collection of FAQs and articles complied by Nolo, the nation’s leading provider of do-it-yourself legal solutions for consumers and small businesses.
Establishing a Nonprofit Organization, the Foundation Center’s guide to forming a nonprofit, describes 12 tasks you will need to accomplish as part of the process of establishing a nonprofit organization.
IRS Frequently Asked Questions about Tax-Exempt Organizations provides answers for nonprofits and tax-exempt organizations, including how to apply for tax-exempt status, annual reporting and general operating information. IRS.gov provides links to other helpful information in addition to instructions and forms for filing.
Life Cycle of Public Charity provides information for public charities regarding the beginning and ongoing relationship with the IRS. This document provides information for what will need to be filed when establishing a 501(c)3 as well as what is required to stay in compliance.
The Nonprofit FAQ is based on questions and answers about nonprofit organizations exchanged on the Internet since 1994. Topic areas link users to answers through posted discussions and helpful websites.
Nonprofit Good Practice Guide
The Johnson Center’s Nonprofit Leadership Institute at Grand Valley State University, Michigan serves as a clearinghouse for resources useful to nonprofit organizations and others seeking information about the nonprofit sector. Specializes in resources for nonprofit and foundation professionals, students and volunteers.