Many of the tax-exempt organizations we have helped to create early on never got off the ground. Today, we consider it part of our responsibility to the potential new client and to the sector to educate would be founders on the realities of the marketplace.
Below are links to information about starting a nonprofit organization in Arizona. The articles talk about Laying the Groundwork, Forming the Entity, Applying for Tax-Exempt Status, Bylaws, and other important information.
Council of Nonprofits Guide to Starting a Nonprofit
Part I: Starting a Nonprofit in Arizona – Laying the Groundwork
Part II: Starting a Nonprofit in Arizona – Forming the Entity
Part III: Starting a Nonprofit in Arizona – Applying for Tax-Exempt Status
Nonprofit Bylaws – Part I, What to Include
Nonprofit Bylaws – Part II, What to Leave Out
Review of Prepare Your Own 501(c)(3) Application by Sandy Deja
Fiscal Sponsorship vs. Fiscal Agency
Do you setup nonprofit nationwide or just in Arizona?
We can assist with nonprofit work nationwide. In some states, we may work with co-counsel to form the entity.