This section of PALawHelp.org has information on issues important to nonprofit organizations.
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How to Form a Nonprofit
Step-by-step guide from FindLaw on how to form a nonprofit organization.
How to Start a Nonprofit
The pages in this section of the National Council of Nonprofits’ website walk you through some of the questions to ask before starting a nonprofit, filings you’ll need to complete at the federal and state level, and the standard policies and procedures that your new nonprofit will want to have in place.
How to Start a Nonprofit in Pennsylvania
This article from the Donorbox Nonprofit blog covers the steps you need to take to start a nonprofit in Pennsylvania.
Nonprofit Organizations
A nonprofit organization is one that carries out a religious, scientific, charitable, literary, or educational purpose. FindLaw's Nonprofit Organizations section contains information and resources for small business owners who are interested in forming a nonprofit (tax-exempt) organization, including tips on legal issues related to nonprofit organizations.
7 Steps to Starting a Nonprofit
Nonprofits can be a significant source of good in the community, but starting one is not easy. If you’re considering launching a nonprofit organization, here are seven steps from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce you can take that can make this process easier.