View our list of nonprofit resources to the right and useful external links below.
External Links
- Learn about Copyright and Fair Use and how these concepts relate to your not-for-profit organization or small business. This document has been created by our Southern California affiliate.
I.R.S., Tax Information for Charities and Other Nonprofits
- Read about the “life-cycle” of a nonprofit organization, as well as I.R.S. guidance and updates.
Tax Basics for Exempt Organizations
- Free online workshops on maintaining tax exemption from the I.R.S.
Illinois Attorney General, Building Better Charities
- Maintains a database of all registered charities in Illinois – can search to see your organization’s registration status.
- Provides links to Filing Requirements, Registration and Annual Report Forms, Forming a Charitable Organization, etc.
Illinois Secretary of State, Business Services
- Online filing center for nonprofits and small businesses.
- Can search to see whether an organization is in good standing (up to date on all filings and fees, etc.).