Free 501(c)(3) Articles of Incorporation

Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]
This document serves as the Articles of Incorporation for the nonprofit organization [YOUR COMPANY NAME], incorporated under the laws of the State of California. These Articles outline the structure, purpose, and governance of the organization in accordance with 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
I. Name of the Corporation
The name of the corporation shall be [YOUR COMPANY NAME].
II. Purpose
The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law). Specific purposes include but are not limited to:
Promoting environmental education and sustainable practices in local communities.
Supporting reforestation and conservation efforts worldwide.
III. Registered Agent and Office
The corporation's initial registered agent is Ronaldo Glynn, whose address is:
Anchorage, AK 99501
IV. Incorporators
The incorporators of this corporation are as follows:
Name | Address | Role | Date of Incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
[YOUR NAME] | Fort Wayne, IN 46801 | Incorporator | January 1, 2051 |
Dayton Rohan | Jersey City, NJ 07302 | Co-Incorporator | January 1, 2051 |
V. Provisions for Governance
The corporation shall be governed by a Board of Directors.
No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered.
The corporation shall not engage in political campaign activities or substantial lobbying activities prohibited under Section 501(c)(3).
VI. Dissolution Clause
Upon the dissolution of the corporation, all assets remaining after the payment of debts and obligations shall be distributed to an organization that qualifies as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or to a governmental entity for a public purpose.
VII. Limitations
The corporation shall not engage in activities that are not permitted for a corporation exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or for an entity that receives contributions deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Code.
VIII. Amendment of Articles
These Articles of Incorporation may be amended as permitted by law, with approval from the Board of Directors and compliance with 501(c)(3) requirements.
This document has been prepared on January 1, 2051, by [YOUR NAME], [YOUR EMAIL].
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