Becoming a Nonprofit

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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 the Internet Nonprofit Center of the Evergreen State Society

Becoming a Nonprofit

	Alabama Nonprofit Resource Center of Alabama 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 Guide for NonProfit Organizations

Other Resources

	USA.gov for Nonprofits
	HUD's Nonprofit Web Page