Creating a nonprofit or family foundation? Start here.
3/29/2004
If you are thinking of starting a nonprofit organization or family foundation, this site can help you with basic information on most legal matters you'll need to consider. The site is offered by Hurwit & Associates, a provider of legal services to nonprofits, and the information is first rate. You'll learn the basics of how to start a nonprofit including state-by-state incorporation and compliance requirements, alternatives for organizational and governance structures, tax implications, legal perspectives for nonprofit managers, liability and risk scenarios, and an interesting look at trends for the 21st century nonprofit. This site is well organized, easy to navigate, and appears to be kept up to date.