Don’t Let One Missing Clause Derail Your Nonprofit: Why You Need IRS Language in Your Arizona Articles of Incorporation

Starting a nonprofit is exciting—but missing one critical detail in your formation documents can cost you time, money, and potentially your federal tax-exempt status. If your goal is to operate as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, your Articles of Incorporation must include specific IRS-mandated language—and the standard form provided by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) doesn’t include it....
By: Jaburg Wilk