LibGuides: Business Law: Non-Profit Organizations

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Idealist.Org
Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 with offices in the United States and Argentina. Idealist is an interactive site where people and organizations can exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.
Guidestar.Org
To revolutionize philanthropy by providing information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions, and encourages charitable giving.
Bob's Blog
Blog by the CEO of Guidestar
Alltop
Non-profit News
Non-Profit Times
Non-Profit Law Blog
Low Profit Limited Liability Companies
Definition

A type of limited liability partnership (LLP), which operates to “significantly further the accomplishment of one or more charitable or educational purposes". Unlike a non-profit charitable organization, L3Cs may make a small profit, as long as that is the secondary goal of the organization.

Non-Profits

West Virginia Unincorporated Non-Profit Association:

A West Virginia unincorporated non-profit association is required to file a statement appointing an agent authorized to receive service of process with the Secretary of State. This office provides a form that meets minimum state law requirements. Online filing is available at Business for West Virginia.

An unincorporated non-profit association consists of members and is a legal entity separate from its members for the purposes of determining and enforcing rights, duties and liabilities in contract and tort.
Unincorporated Non-Profit Associations are governed by West Virginia Code Chapter 36 Article 11.

It is key to check out the your standing with the The IRS and Non-Profits.