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Required Documents
Bylaws
Certificate of Incorporation from Secretary of State
- This document is provided by the Washington State Secretary of State: https://www.sos.wa.gov/corps/nonprofitinformation.aspx
City and County Business Licenses
- These documents are provided by city/county government:
- Look up your city
- Look up your county
IRS Determination Letter
IRS Form 1023
IRS form 990
Meeting Minutes (for all meetings)
- Guidelines
- Guide/sample
- Rocket Lawyer free online template service (create minutes and download them)
WA Sec of State: Charitable Trust (Registration & annual report)
WA Articles of Incorporation (with any amendments)
- Articles of incorporation (from Wayfind)
- Articles of incorporation (from Office of the Secretary of State)
- Articles of Amendment (from Office of the Secretary of State)
WA Sec of State: Charities (Registration & annual report)
- Application form
- Requirements
- Washington Compliance Summary Graphic (Staying up-to-date)
WA Sec of State: Corporations (Registration & annual report)
- Information for nonprofits and charities on Secretary of State page
- Washington Compliance Summary Graphic (Staying up-to-date)
Washington State Business License
Strongly Suggested Documents
Conflict of Interest Policy
- Sample (501 Commons)
- Sample (MNA)
- Informational page (NCN)
Insurance: Directors & Officers, Liability
Reimbursement Policy
Recommended Documents
Annual Report
Board Member Commitment Form (including giving)
- Sample agreement
- Template
- Sample commitment form (Homes First)
- Sample commitment form (The Nonprofit Center)
- Sample commitment form (NCNA)
Executive Evaluation Plan
Job description: Board Member
Job description: Officer
Strategic Plan
- Sample
- Information from the National Council on Nonprofits
- Template (Free Management Library)
- See also Strategic Planning in Nonprofits from the Washington Nonprofit Institute.
Succession Plan: Emergency
Succession Plan: Long Term
As-Needed/Additional Documents
Board Manual
