Nonprofit Organization Law

Authored By: FindLaw

A nonprofit organization is one that carries out a religious, scientific, charitable, literary, or educational purpose. The purpose could also be literary or educational. 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.

Last Review and Update: Apr 13, 2026
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