Ohio Non Profit Forms

Ohio Nonprofit Forms and Documentation

   1. Articles of Incorporation
      Ohio required form for Articles of Incorporation
      IRS-suggested language to be included in Articles of Incorporation
   2. Code of Regulations
      Ohio Revised Code section 1702.10 - Procedure for adopting Code of Regulations
      Ohio Revised Code section 1702.11 - Contents of Code of Regulations
   3. 501(c)(3) documentation
      Form 1023 and instructions - used to apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
      IRS site giving step-by-step instructions on how to apply for tax-exempt status.
      IRS site generally explaining how to apply for tax-exempt status
      IRS brochure "Applying for Tax-Exempt Status"
   4. Other legal documentation
      IRS brochure "Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities" and "Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Foundations"
      Requirements for registering, filing annual reports and charitable solicitations in Ohio
      Ohio Charitable Trust registration form
      Ohio annual financial report form
      Charitable solicitation requirements in Ohio
      Ohio charitable organization registration form for charitable solicitation
      Ohio guide for board members - fiduciary duties of trustees and directors of charitable organizations
      "Tax Exempt Tool Kit" - long and detailed guide concerning formation and maintenance of tax-exempt organizations.