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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) Tax-Exempt Organizations"
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.

Nonprofit Status
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Checklist: What you Need to File [.pdf]
IRS: Life Cycle of a Public Charity [.pdf]
Legal Guide for Nonprofit Organizations (State of Ohio) [.pdf]
Nonprofit Forms Required by the State of Ohio [Download from list]
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