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Bylaws And Regulations For Nonprofits In San Diego
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§ 460/4 | Effective Jan. 1, 2024, a charitable organization with annual contributions more than $500,000 must file an audited financial statement prepared by an independent CPA. A charitable organization with contributions between $300,000 and $500,000 must file a financial statement with the Attorney General.
No, bylaws and operating agreements (and any amendments thereto) are maintained by the business entity and are not filed with the Secretary of State. Requests for copies or information about these documents should be directed to the business entity itself.
Although organizations don't need to file these bylaws with the state, California law requires that the treasurer or other designated member of the organization maintains a copy on file.
§ 460/4 | Effective Jan. 1, 2024, a charitable organization with annual contributions more than $500,000 must file an audited financial statement prepared by an independent CPA. A charitable organization with contributions between $300,000 and $500,000 must file a financial statement with the Attorney General.
Code § 5510. A California nonprofit corporation must have: 1) either a chairperson of the board or a president or both; 2) a secretary; and 3) a treasurer or a chief financial officer or both.
The Attorney General regulates charities and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf. The purpose of this oversight is to protect charitable assets for their intended use and ensure that the charitable donations contributed by Californians are not misapplied and squandered through fraud or other means.
Under California law, nonprofits are not immune to lawsuits, and you can seek legal redress for breach of contract, discrimination, or other rights violations. Given your circumstances, consulting an attorney who can guide you through this process would be beneficial.
Traditionally, when starting a nonprofit, the best choice for legal structure is to form a nonprofit corporation at the state level and to apply for 501(c)(3) tax exemption at the federal level.
Bylaws are a fundamental component for any California nonprofit, serving as the backbone of your organization's and board of directors' structure and operations.
In other words, nonprofit and religious organizations, in general, are treated just like other California sellers and buyers for sales and use tax purposes. Nonprofit organizations generally need a seller's permit if they make sales of goods or merchandise in California. This is true even if the sales are not taxable.