Free Simple Non Profit Bylaws Template
Simple Non-Profit Bylaws
Article I: Name And Purpose
Section 1: Name
The name of this organization shall be [YOUR COMPANY NAME], hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation".
Section 2: Purpose
The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Article II: Membership
Section 1: Eligibility For Membership
Membership is open to any individual who supports the mission and purpose of the Corporation and meets the criteria set by the Board of Directors.
Section 2: Voting Rights
Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.
Article III: Meetings
Section 1: Annual Meeting
An annual meeting of the members shall be held in [MONTH] of each year, for the purpose of electing directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting.
Section 2: Special Meetings
Special meetings of the members may be called by the President, the Board of Directors, or not less than one-tenth of the members having voting rights.
Section 3: Quorum
A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the members shall consist of a majority of the members present in person or by proxy.
Article IV: Board Of Directors
Section 1: General Powers
The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
Section 2: Number, Tenure, And Qualifications
The number of directors shall be set by the Board but shall consist of no fewer than [NUMBER] and no more than [NUMBER] directors. Each director shall serve a term of [NUMBER] years.
Section 3: Regular Meetings
The Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings at least [FREQUENCY], at such time and place as the Board shall designate.
Section 4: Special Meetings
Special meetings of the Board may be called by or at the request of the President or any two directors.
Section 5: Quorum
A majority of the total number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board.
Article V: Officers
Section 1: Officers
The officers of the Corporation shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and such other officers as may be elected in accordance with these Bylaws.
Section 2: Election And Term Of Office
The officers of the Corporation shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at the first meeting of the Board. Each officer shall hold office until a successor has been duly elected.
Section 3: Removal
Any officer may be removed by the Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Corporation would be served by such removal.
Article VI: Committees
Section 1: Committees Of Directors
The Board of Directors, by resolution adopted by a majority of the directors, may designate one or more committees, each of which shall consist of two or more directors.
Section 2: Term Of Office
Each member of a committee shall continue as such until a successor is appointed unless the committee is sooner terminated or a member is removed.
Article VII: Contracts, Checks, Deposits, And Funds
Section 1: Contracts
The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation, to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation.
Section 2: Checks, Drafts, Etc.
All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers, agent, or agents of the Corporation.
Article VIII: Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first day of [MONTH] and end on the last day of [MONTH] of each year.
Article IX: Amendments
These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by a majority of the directors present at any regular meeting or special meeting, provided that at least ten days written notice is given of the intention to alter, amend, or repeal or to adopt new Bylaws at such meeting.
