Your legal companion for forming a nonprofit corporation -- How nonprofit corporations work. Is nonprofit incorporation right for you? ; Legal rights and duties of incorporators, directors, officers, employees, and members ; Requirements for Section 501(c)(3) tax exemption ; Public charities and private foundations ; Other tax benefits and reporting requirements -- Incorporating your nonprofit. Choose a name and file your articles of incorporation ; Prepare your bylaws ; Apply for your Federal 501(c)(3) tax exemption ; Final steps in organizing your nonprofit corporation ; After your corporation is organized ; Lawyers and accountants.