Nonprofits
See how your mission can thrive as a nonprofit. Get tips on starting and structuring your organization, filing annual reports, and more.
How to start a nonprofit
Starting a successful nonprofit requires a clear mission, doing your research, and preparing a solid business plan.
Advantages of turning your business into a public benefit corporation
Socially conscious companies have several options when it comes to choosing a business structure.
Maintaining tax exempt status in a nonprofit
Keep your tax-exempt status up to date and in compliance, so you can get on with the business you really care about.
L3C vs. benefit corporation: What's the difference?
If you want to start a business with the primary goal of advancing a public benefit, explore the options available with a low-income limited…
Advantages and disadvantages of nonprofit status
Nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status are big business in the U.S. In 2021, 1.9 million tax-exempt organizations were employing around 12…
10 tips for starting a nonprofit business
If you want to start a nonprofit, you'll need to research and fine-tune your idea, get feedback from the right sources, and take concrete steps to…
Why women are leading the U.S. small business boom, according to LegalZoom survey
The "LegalZoom: Women and the Boss Era Survey" looks at the changing dynamic for women and business and reveals that the current small business boom…
How to start a nonprofit in Michigan
Forming a Michigan nonprofit organization is a complex process. Be sure you know the procedures for forming a nonprofit, and for securing state and…
How to start a nonprofit in Texas
It is a complicated and lengthy process to form a Texas nonprofit organization. It's important to know the procedures for forming a nonprofit and…
Structuring your nonprofit: The differences between incorporation and LLC
Founders of small nonprofits are increasingly turning to LLC business structures rather than incorporating. Here's why it makes sense—and how to do…