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Forms and Guidelines

Here at the Nonprofit Institute one of the most frequent request we recieve is for Nonprofit start-up help. This process requires several documents that are available online for free.  We have listed the links for these documents below.  Please note that the Articles of Incorporation documents are for those registering in Wisconsin only.  If the organization is not Wisconsin-based you will need to fill out different Incorporation forms.

Forms

Chapter 181 Wisconsin State Laws governing Nonstock Corporations (nonprofits)

Articles of Incorporation Application (state of Wisconsin )

Sample By-Laws

1023 form for 501(C) 3 Status

1023 form Instructions

Guidelines

Wondering if your nonprofit is where it should be?  Check out these links about nonprofit best practices.

Minnesota Nonprofit Principles and Practices

Michigan Nonprofit Principles and Practices

Whatcom Council of Nonprofits Best Practices

 

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