001: Nonprofit Basics: Overview of Nonprofit Charitable Organization Types

This Nonprofit Basics episode gives an overview of the choices of legal form for nonprofit organizations that are intended to be tax exempt under US law. Before we even get to the questions of tax exemption, charitable fundraising, regulatory compliance, governance and the myriad legal issues that charity and foundation leaders need to think about, a basic understanding of the legal entity is really important. If you have suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss, please email us at [email protected]. Additional episodes can be found at EORadioShowByFarella.com.  Resources: The ABCs of Nonprofits, Second Edition By Lisa Runquist  Delaware Model Certificates of Incorporation  Model Nonprofit Corporation Act, and states where adopted Uniform Law Commission on Uniform Unincorporated Association Act status  DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.