Getting Started & Keeping Up to Date

Utah Nonprofits Association: The Art of Forming a Nonprofit
The Utah Nonprofits Association provides a free-to-download handbook for starting a nonprofit organization.

IRS: Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits
Find important tax information for tax-exempt organizations.

National Association of State Charity Officials
The site for state charity oversight officials. There are some great resources to help nonprofit organizations ensure that they are complying with state and federal regulations.

Hurwit Associates
This law firm has a national specialty in nonprofit governance. The site has links to all states' charity oversight divisions and the rules for working in those states. There are also some great templates for by-laws, articles of incorporation, etc.

USA.gov for Nonprofits
A network of links to Federal Government information and services for nonprofits.

Idealist.org: Nonprofit FAQ
Information for and about nonprofits. Has the BEST list of nonprofit FAQs anywhere. Lots of good, practical information.

Guidestar
This site has great information on all types of nonprofits, including electronic copies of 990 reports. If you ARE a nonprofit, sign in and add information to your listing, and you will get a free upgraded membership!

Department of Community & Culture
A great resource on doing community work in Utah.