How to start a nonprofit organization in california?

CalNonprofits is... ...a statewide alliance of over 10,000 organizations that brings nonprofits together to advocate for the communities we serve. ... The good news is that starting a California nonprofit isn't that hard to do if you have a sound plan, the right team, and sufficient startup capital. The bad news is ... read more

Form Your California Nonprofit Corporation. To form a nonprofit in California, first you need to form a nonprofit corporation under California state law (California Corporations Code Section 5000 et. seq.). 1. Choose the initial directors for your corporation. In California, you must have at least one director on your board. 2. read more

How to start a California non profit organization: First you decide which type of California non profit you want to be. You file articles of incorporation with the CA SOS. You get an EIN number with the IRS. If you want to be a California tax exempt organization, you apply for tax exemption first with the IRS, and then at the state level with the California Franchise Tax Board. read more