"Provides background information and step-by-step instructions that nonprofits need to apply for federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and qualify as a public charity with the IRS. The 10th edition covers recent changes in the law"--Provided by publisher.

James W. Martin is a Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer and Adjunct Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law who, for over forty years, has practiced Florida real estate, wills, trusts, probate, corporations, nonprofits, and business law. The author has seen too many nonprofit corporations improperly formed and maintained. Some failed to file for tax-exempt status after incorporation; some failed to hold annual meetings and file annual reports; some failed to prepare meeting minutes and maintain records; and some failed to follow statutory procedures. Failure to comply with the basics of nonprofit corporation law can result in real estate title problems, litigation, taxes, penalties, and potential personal liability. This book provides a step-by-step process with forms and checklists for forming and maintaining Florida nonprofit corporations to avoid these problems. It is primarily directed to lawyers because Florida nonprofit corporations are legal entities created under the Florida Not For Profit Corpora­tion Act, so having a law degree really should be a prerequisite to forming and maintaining nonprofit corporations. However, the author realizes that we live in an age where nonlawyers freely access these materials on the Internet, so he has written this book in plain language that does not require a law degree to understand. But his message for nonlawyers reading this book is to be sure to engage a Florida-licensed lawyer on their behalf to review any document before it is signed or filed.

"This 50-state guide provides the information a nonprofit needs to register to fundraise legally in any state"--Provided by publisher.

Designed to help nonprofit board members and senior staff, "The six books address all of the fundamental elements of service common to most boards, including board member responsibilities, how to structure the board in the most efficient manner, and how to accomplish governance work in the spirit of the mission of the organization."--Pg. 2 of Book 1

The Florida Nonprofit Handbook is the most up-to-date and useful publication for those starting a nonprofit or for those already operating one in Florida. This Handbook is based on The Pennsylvania Nonprofit Handbook, a book originally published in 1992 with the help of more than two-dozen nonprofit executives and attorneys and now in its 12th edition. Each easy-to-read chapter includes a synopsis, useful tips, and resources to obtain more information. This essential reference tool includes: Information about current laws, court decisions, and regulations that apply to nonprofits in Florida; practical advice on running a nonprofit, including chapters on grant-writing, communications, fundraising, quality management, insurance, marketing, lobbying, personnel, fiscal management, nonprofit ethics, and more. Included is information on applying for federal and state tax-exempt status, how to write effective grant applications, how to hire and fire, Internet resources for nonprofits, how to develop a strategic plan, and how to plan for a program evaluation.

If you have ever thought about starting an organization to serve your community, let The Complete Nonprofit Corporation Kit be the first step to making it happen. With over a million active organizations, America has the most advanced system of nonprofits in the world. From local organizations helping clean up neighborhoods to national groups fighting hunger and disease, nonprofit corporations perform vital services to communities and provide jobs for countless people. Properly setting up your nonprofit corporation is only the first step. The real benefits come from your tax-exempt status and your ability to accept tax-deductible donations. This new edition covers these and formation concerns in detail. With your talents and skills, plus The Complete Nonprofit Corporation Kit, you are well on your way to making a living and truly making a difference.

Bibliographical data In this comprehensive, recently updated book, Attorney Anthony Mancuso outlines the many reasons for a California professional to incorporate, including: - to avoid personal liability for the malpractice of other professionals in the practice- to provide oneself with tax-deductible corporate fringe benefits such as health, accident and disability insurance.- The ability to provide yourself with tax-deductible corporate fringe benefits such as health, accident and disability insurance; life insurance; and a medical reimbursement plan. "How to Form a California Professional Corporation contains everything you need to form a California professional corporation, including: - Forms--as tear-outs and on disk--and instructions necessary to organize your corporation including articles, bylaws and minutes- Full instructions on how to incorporate a new or existing professional practice- Special rules and regulations for each profession- Complete information on S Corporation tax status- Comprehensive tax, retirement-plan and corporate-law chapters