Available Resources

The NPA office has an extensive electronic resource library available to you. The following documents and on-line links have been created and/or selected by NPA staff because of popular use. If you do not find what you need or a link is no longer connected, Contact us!

Forming a Nonprofit Organization

An overview of the process to become a nonprofit organization in the State of Michigan and a federally designated 501(c)3 organization.

IRS Stay Exempt Micro-Site ~18 KB: Visit www.stayexempt.irs.gov for free online trainings and resources on:

Form 990 Updates

Tax Exempt Status

Unrelated Business Income

Navigating IRS Resources

Political Campaigns and Charities

Deductions

and more…
Starting a Nonprofit ~63 KB: The steps to legally form a nonoprofit in the state of Michiagn and become a designated federal 501(c)3 organizaitons for charitable purposes are provided
Free Management Library: Visit this site for an incredible amount of free online resources on everything from board governance to fundraising to risk management.; http://managementhelp.org/
MNA Staying Legal: Visit the Michigan Nonprofit Association's Staying Legal website for links and resources related to the legal aspects of running a nonprofit organization.; www.mnaonline.org/legal
Society for Nonprofits: The Society for Nonprofits is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with members throughout the world.

Since 1983, the Society has been providing nonprofit staff members, volunteers, and board members with affordable resources and information to work more effectively and efficiently towards accomplishing their mission.; http://www.nonprofitworld.com