Start-up guides

  • Illinois Secretary of State [PDF]

    A Guide for Organizing Not-for-Profit Organizations

    This booklet provides detailed guidelines for filing the Articles of Incorporation, as well as information on filing fees, government agencies you must contact, and legal obligations you will assume after incorporation.

  • Harbor Compliance

    How to Start a Non-Profit Organization in Illinois

    If you're looking to start a Illinois nonprofit organization, you're in the right place. This guide will help you file formation documents, register for taxes, and register for fundraising.

  • How Do I Create a Nonprofit Organization?

    Illinois Legal Aid

    The basics of starting a nonprofit in Illinois.

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