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The state of Georgia only requires nonprofit organizations to have one board member, but the IRS rarely provides tax-exempt status with less than three unrelated board members. It is recommended for nonprofits to have three to twenty-five board members depending on the size and purpose of the organization.

You can also use a charity review site to get additional information. Free online resources like Charity Navigator and BBB Wise Giving Alliance aggregate ratings and reviews for nonprofit organizations. They're all a little different, but they generally rate nonprofits on transparency, finances and effectiveness.

The Secretary of State regulates charitable organizations operating within the state. All charitable organizations are required to register with the Secretary of State unless exempted by law. You can search the Secretary of State's database for registered charities at http://verify.sos.ga.gov/websites/verification/.

Charitable organizations that solicit funds in or from Georgia must register with the Secretary of State unless they are exempt from registration as set forth in the Charitable Solicitations Act. Please refer to O.G.C.A. § 43-17-9 to see if your organization is exempt from registration.

Apply for Georgia Tax Exemption(s) Here are some things you must know about this process: You'll need to complete Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. For this, you'll need to pay a $600 filing fee.

You will receive a renewal notice a month prior to your Georgia nonprofit organization's expiration date. Sign and return this notice with any required attachments, such as your financial statements and a renewal fee. This fee is $20.