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NON-PROFIT INCORPORATION CHECKLIST - WASHINGTONCynthia Hodges, J.D., LL.M., M.A.
It is recommended that you hire a lawyer to help you with the incorporation process.
Name available and legal in Washington?(SeeHow to Find a Name for Your Nonprofit - Making it Legal;RCW 24.03.045
)Drafted mission statement?(SeeMission Impossible? How to Write Your Mission Statement
)Appointedboard of directors and held first meeting?(SeeEssentials About Your Board of Directors;RCW 24.03.095,RCW 24.03.120,
RCW 24.03.155)Filed Articles of Incorporation and paid $30 filing fee?(See Form;RCW 24.03.145)
Note
: If applying for IRS federal tax exemption, Articles must contain a required purposeclause and dissolution of assets provision.If fund-raising, registered with WA Charities Program?
Or If exempt fromCharitable Solicitations Act, filed Optional Statement for an ExemptOrganization and paid $20 fee?(See Form)Filedwith IRS for 501(c)(3) tax exempt status (optional for Church)?
IRS f orm 1023- Application for Recognition Exemption (optional for Church)
Procured federal employer identification number (EIN)?
Note
: must be filed before 501(c)(3) forms submitted to IRS.(SeeForm SS- 4, Application for Employer Identification Number)
Cynthia Hodges (WA):www.cynthiahodges.com1
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