The definitive guide for anyone who wants to start a nonprofit organization, this book shows step-by-step how to form and operate a tax-exempt corporation in all 50 states. It includes complete instructions for obtaining federal 501(c)(3) tax exemption and for qualifying for public charity status with the IRS. It also includes all the forms for Articles, Bylaws and Minutes, both as tear-outs and on CD-ROM. The 9th edition is completely updated to provide the latest federal and state laws. It also provides the latest forms you need, including the new IRS Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(3)(c) and the line-by-line instructions for filling them out.